Kids with autism are at greater risk of drowning. Swim classes can help.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism.

You could see lower taxes, rent control and government transparency on the 2026 ballot in Mass.
Wednesday marked the first deadline in a long process for groups that want to take their policy ideas directly to voters.
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Board approves higher Uber and Lyft fees at Logan Airport
The move is intended to raise funds for infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic around the airport. -
Remote meetings extension bill shipped to Healey’s desk
Meeting access supporters lobbying to make streamed government meetings mandatory. -
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Five takeaways from Mayor Wu's 2025 State of the City speech
Its rhetorical engine was her recent congressional testimony in Washington.
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