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9 in 10 Mass. nonprofit leaders believe Mass. will be ‘worse off’ under Trump, poll finds
Losing federal funding, and potential effects in the philanthropic world, were top of mind for leaders and employees as Massachusetts nonprofits. -
Boston wants more trees. Hyde Park and East Boston offer two windows into the future.
While one of its most racially diverse neighborhoods is still struggling, another is a success story. Local nonprofits are part of that. -
Older adults in Mass. are struggling to make ends meet as they retire, new report says
80 percent of low-income older adults in Massachusetts do not have enough to meet their basic needs. -
50 years later, Boston's Vietnamese community honors those who re-rooted here
At gatherings around the city, Vietnamese Americans spoke of the importance of preserving the stories and the legacy of the generation that arrived in the U.S. as refugees from a brutal war. -
This Boston gym was built for neurodivergent people to get fit
At Inclusive Fitness, adults and kids with intellectual disabilities get one-on-one coaching in an environment that’s built with their needs in mind. -
New report details the economic advancement, gaps of the state's Latino population
We Are ALX, The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy prepared the report, titled “¡Vamos Massachusetts! Unlocking Hispanic/Latino Economic Advancement.” -
Thousands march through Boston for 60th anniversary of MLK Jr.'s Freedom Rally
The rally included Martin Luther King III as well as other local and state leaders across a variety of sectors. -
Lawsuit claims Essex County sheriff denies prisoners of hepatitis C treatment
Prisoners' Legal Services said the sheriff’s office is denying treatment to “nearly everyone” with hepatitis C in Essex County jails, despite it being a treatable disease. -
Carney Hospital task forces recommends continuing health care services at that site
The working group was established in October with a 90-day deadline to present its recommendations to Gov. Healey and Mayor Wu. The recommendations from the group were published on Tuesday. -
Wheelchair fencing is becoming more popular. Boston hopes it catches on.
Boston Fencing Club hosted two Paralympians to raise awareness about the growing sport.