Trump administration moves to curtail union representation at EPA
The move is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to terminate contracts and end union representation at agencies across the federal government.
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Massachusetts libraries are boosting their mission with new hires: Social workers
Libraries that have long offered reading classes and language courses are now formally connecting patrons with essential services like housing assistance. -
Unique grocery market dynamics drive up prices in Massachusetts
Director of the Food and Society policy program at the Aspen Institute, Corby Kummer, explained why shoppers in Massachusetts, especially in Boston, are facing higher grocery costs. -
13 Mass. municipalities and 1 university use ShotSpotter. Critics wonder: Is it worth it?
Elected officials and the public are at odds about the effectiveness and reliability of the system that uses groups of sensors placed in communities as a public safety tool. -
How to get a job in biotech without going to college
It’s the converging of two trends: students questioning the value of college and Massachusetts' hunger for a biotech workforce. Industry experts say it's time to debunk the idea that science is something "only select people can do." -
North End restaurateurs use Wu's recent Italy trip in outdoor dining fight
Wu recently visited the Italian city of Sulmona, “a town with strong ties through immigration to Boston’s North End.” Restaurateurs were quick to make another comparison: outdoor dining is prevalent there. -
GBH News’ general manager to step down May 31
Her four-year tenure, which began during COVID-19 in 2020, saw a significant push into multiplatform journalism but more recently, those efforts were overshadowed by an internal investigation into newsroom culture. -
Boston takes down Minnesota 4-3 in Game 1 of PWHL Finals
In the inaugural championship, Boston ignited in the second period. -
Mass. residents are clamoring for more beach access. The state says it’s listening.
The state’s recreational and environmental agency says it has a new top objective: Expand access to coastal and inland beaches.
