Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has died
Warren was the first popularly elected African American mayor in Massachusetts history
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Leominster father whose daughter was subject of viral ICE encounter released
Edwards Hip Mejia’s story gained national attention and drew outrage from Massachusetts’ governor. -
Lawrence braces for November as federal SNAP program runs out of money
41% of city residents rely on federal food assistance, among the highest rates in the state. -
Wicked Strange: Easton's Satanic Sawmill
Folklore author and host of the New England Legends podcast Jeff Belanger shares the story of the Selee Mill, an 18th century sawmill that was rumored to be run by imps from Hell. -
GBH Daily: Would you eat 200-year-old candy?
GBH News’ video team stopped by Ye Olde Pepper Companie in Salem to sample centuries-old treats. -
Mass. residents with Jamaica ties worry about destruction but eager to rebuild
After deadly Hurricane Melissa, locals are sending money and trying to contact family and friends who’ve lost power, sustained property damage and likely lost their crops for this harvest. -
New funding in Worcester reserved for small nonprofits that often lose out on grant money
The city and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation are setting aside the money for at least a dozen grassroots organizations with budgets of no more than $500,000. -
Judge considers demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown
A Boston federal judge told lawyers that if the government can’t afford to cover the program, there’s a process to follow rather than simply suspending all benefits. -
Biologists identify these bats by their toe hairs. They’re key to Massachusetts’ ecology.
GBH News tagged along with scientists to a top-secret location where they’re trying to protect these misunderstood mammals.
