Healey’s bill to let cities, towns hike some taxes quietly dies on Beacon Hill
The governor’s pitch to let cities and towns raise meals, lodging and car excise taxes to help tackle financial challenges did not win over state lawmakers.
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Haitian soccer player Frantzdy Pierrot gets hero’s welcome at State House
Gov. Maura Healey declared Tuesday as “Frantzdy Pierrot Day.”
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Petals for primates: Zoo animals get a taste of nasturtiums thanks to Gardner Museum
The flowers, part of the museum's central garden display, are normally composted, but this year, they were given to gorillas and lemurs at the Franklin Park Zoo. -
Wu taps Boston’s first Black fire commissioner
Rodney Marshall, who is nicknamed “The Iceman” for his cool demeanor under pressure, first joined the Boston Fire Department in 1991. -
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For 50 years, two friends have helped keep Boston Marathon runners safe
Chris Troyanos and Jon Dana volunteered at their first Boston Marathon in 1977. This year will be their final one. -
People are selling their plasma across Massachusetts to deal with rising prices
New blood plasma centers have opened around Massachusetts in recent years. People say they're increasingly relying on them as gas prices and other costs increase.
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