From churches to banks, urban school districts find creative ways to update facilities
Urban school districts receive less funding toward school facilities than their suburban counterparts, according to a new MassInc. report. Because of this, many get creative to get things done.
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Judge denies Worcester city councilor’s bid to have charges dismissed
Etel Haxhiaj is accused of assaulting an officer and interfering with local law enforcement during a May immigration enforcement operation. -
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‘You have to stop this’: MA legislators hear testimony on bill to ban shock therapy
More than a dozen local residents testified on Tuesday in support of a Massachusetts bill to ban the use of electric shock therapies on people with disabilities. -
Three immigrant employees from Allston Car Wash released after bond delay
Volunteers helping the workers with bond ran into problems posting it through ICE’s online payment system. -
Lowell Spinners to make return with Futures League in 2026
Spinners last played in 2019, team was dropped as Red Sox affiliate in 2020 -
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As SNAP benefits stalled, a Massachusetts teen stepped up with a digital lifeline: MySnapMap
17-year-old Sami Juma created an online tool to help families locate local food assistance. Even with the shutdown ending, he says the need isn't going away. -
