Emerson and Thoreau's descendants urge for grounding of Hanscom airport
Leading historians, scientists and environmentalists are calling on Gov. Maura Healey to stop the expansion of private jet service at Hanscom Field in Bedford.
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New study suggests ways to make family child care a more viable career
In the study, MassBudget Senior Policy Analyst Adam Jones looks at the financial challenges faced in the FCC industry and provides policy recommendations to address them. -
Politics-related stress driving uptick in demand for mental health services, providers say
Studies show political polarization is associated with anxiety and depression. -
Sex workers, allies speak out as details of brothel scandal emerge
Supporters hope lawmakers will consider sex work decriminalization bills this session. -
Busts of Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Freeman planned to diversify State House art
After accepting public nominations, the Massachusetts Senate plans to commission the State House's first busts of women. -
Climate resiliency summit led by Vatican stops in Dorchester
The event is part of a series of ten global summits happening throughout the year, sponsored by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican. -
Governor concerned Trump’s actions will be a setback to life sciences
Healey says Massachusetts has become a global hub for life sciences and President Trump’s cuts to federal support for research and science could be a setback. -
In first Daily Show appearance, Wu says Boston is ‘safe for everyone’
Wu’s debut marked a shift away from the defiant political speeches she has given lately. -
Boston court hears arguments on new federal passport rules for gender markers
The judge will decide whether to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing the “X” option from passports and requiring that passports match a person’s sex assigned at birth. -
New Middlesex Jail unit aims to improve well-being of older adults in custody
The Middlesex County Sheriff is debuting a new jail unit for those in custody who are 55 and older. -
House specials give Mass. voters first choices of 2025
Both parties have candidates in spring elections north and south of Boston
