Massachusetts Gateway Cities include 26 mid-size municipalities that are home to more than a quarter of all Massachusetts residents and about 40% of the state's foreign-born populations. Established by the state Legislature in 2009, these former mill towns were imagined as mid-size economic hubs that provide a stepping stone — or gateway — to the American Dream.
The GBH News Equity & Justice Unit is leading a newsroom initiative focusing on these evolving communities, including reporting and community outreach. This includes hosting "listening sessions" in an effort we are calling, “26 in 26.”
Join GBH News at an upcoming listening session, or email us at equityandjustice@wgbh.org.
Nov. 5 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Chocolaffee
7 Dehon Street
Revere
Nov. 12 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Idle Hands Craft Ales
89 Commercial Street
Malden
Gateway to prosperity: What’s next for Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities?
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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. -
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. -
Malden residents vote down 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. -
‘The opportunity is here’: Inside the state effort that’s 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. -
Malden tries to become the first Gateway City in 35 years to approve a 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.
