‘Corruption’ or ‘just cheap’? Mixed reactions to sheriff’s extortion charges
Community reacts to news of charges against the Suffolk County sheriff.
Kids with autism are at greater risk of drowning. Swim classes can help.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism.
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Want a free bike? Cambridge opens lottery system for residents.
The program aims to help low- and middle-income residents get new bicycles, e-bikes and cargo bikes. -
Harvard announces temporary hiring freeze
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university needs to respond to "changes in federal policy." -
Boston strikes deal to stop gentrification of Mattapan housing complex
The deal for Fairlawn Estates is the largest so far under a special city program to help buy occupied mutli-family properties to keep them affordable. -
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Colleges quietly review DEI majors and courses, leaving students in limbo
As the Trump administration threatens to cut funding over DEI efforts, students worry their institutions’ silence spells trouble for their futures.
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