https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/gateway-cities Gateway Cities Unlocked en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-21/artists-find-affordable-housing-in-fitchburg-amid-city-effort-to-welcome-creatives A new development allows artists to find places they can afford to live, part of a growing effort in Gateway Cities. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-21/artists-find-affordable-housing-in-fitchburg-amid-city-effort-to-welcome-creatives https://www.wgbh.org/news/news-programs/2026-04-01/malden-faces-painful-cuts-after-voter-reject-first-ever-tax-override With a turnout of 15% of registered voters, the $5.4 million override option fell short by just 124 votes. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:32 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/news-programs/2026-04-01/malden-faces-painful-cuts-after-voter-reject-first-ever-tax-override https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-31/malden-residents-head-to-polls-to-vote-on-first-ever-tax-override Tuesday's vote was the first in a Gateway City in 17 years to attempt a Proposition 2 ½ override tax hike. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:57:14 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-31/malden-residents-head-to-polls-to-vote-on-first-ever-tax-override https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-30/the-opportunity-is-here-inside-the-state-effort-thats-transforming-gateway-cities Revere’s Shirley Avenue district has seen significant transformation in recent years. Many say that a state revitalization program has played a key role in that shift. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-30/the-opportunity-is-here-inside-the-state-effort-thats-transforming-gateway-cities https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-25/malden-tries-to-become-the-first-gateway-city-in-35-years-to-approve-an-prop-2-½-tax-hike On March 31, the city will ask voters to raise the total amount the city can raise in taxes by up to $8.2 million. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:50:46 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-25/malden-tries-to-become-the-first-gateway-city-in-35-years-to-approve-an-prop-2-½-tax-hike https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-24/what-are-community-listening-sessions GBH News is hosting listening sessions in all 26 Gateway Cities in an initiative we are calling 26 in 26. GBH News Community Producer Magdiela Matta explains why. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:09:55 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-24/what-are-community-listening-sessions https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-16/disability-groups-sue-worcester-alleging-ada-violations-in-911-responses Disability advocates say while EMTs respond to physical health problems, armed officers respond to mental health crises. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:03:08 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-16/disability-groups-sue-worcester-alleging-ada-violations-in-911-responses https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-11/worcester-to-give-tax-break-to-housing-project-despite-opposition Opponents say the developer of the housing project doesn't deserve the tax exemption because it has violated local development regulations. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:06:12 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-11/worcester-to-give-tax-break-to-housing-project-despite-opposition https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-02-17/boston-area-cafes-and-restaurants-are-staying-open-late-during-ramadan During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from dusk to dawn. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:37:53 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-02-17/boston-area-cafes-and-restaurants-are-staying-open-late-during-ramadan https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-02-11/former-worcester-councilor-found-guilty-of-assault-not-guilty-of-interference-during-ice-operation The jury cleared her on the charge of interfering with police during a federal immigration operation last year. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:24:18 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-02-11/former-worcester-councilor-found-guilty-of-assault-not-guilty-of-interference-during-ice-operation