To fill seats, colleges flip the script with direct admissions
With declining enrollment and fewer high school graduates, more colleges are offering to admit students before they even apply.
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Rain has put out wildfires, but the drought persists across most of Massachusetts
Critical drought conditions persist across most of the state, and Cape Cod and the islands have been upgraded to a designation of “mild drought.”
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Warren urges Biden to limit Trump’s ability to use US military against Americans
The Massachusetts senator and her colleague from Connecticut made their call in a letter released Monday. -
Cambridge unveils street signs that include Native Massachusett language
The signs on the city's numbered streets is part of a broader a effort to recognize the history and continued presence of Indigenous people. -
Prisoners' advocates urge Healey to address a backlog in parole hearings
Prisoners advocates say nearly 100 people who committed crimes as young adults will be ready for hearings in the next ten months following a court ruling. -
Boston, Cambridge and Somerville councilors join forces to reform broker fees
Brokers are usually hired by landlords, but in Massachusetts, tenants often end up paying for the service. -
Family estrangement is more common than you might think. Here are tips for making it through the holidays.
Dr. Gene Beresin says younger generations are more likely to distance themselves from family members due to an increased awareness of abuse and trauma.
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