Brazilian immigrants in Greater Boston are being detained by ICE in large numbers
The largest immigrant community in Massachusetts is also being arrested in larger numbers since President Donald Trump took office. Fear is ricocheting through the community — even among those who once supported Trump during his election.

The Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race showcases art, creativity and joy — on wheels
Each year, artists, engineers and tinkerers from across New England bring their wacky, human-powered machines to Lowell.
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Vigil held on Boston Common for slain political activist Charlie Kirk
Hundreds gathered to offer support, pray and share in their admiration for Kirk. -
Husband of local attorney detained by ICE in window shattering incident
Wife says Elias Escobar was injured during the arrest and didn't receive proper medical attention. -
DiZoglio says lawmakers ‘rewarded’ Campbell for helping stall her audit
Legislative leaders say they gave the attorney general more money to take the Trump administration to court. -
Goldberg drops legal effort to prevent O'Brien's return to CCC
After Appeals Court ruling, Goldberg says continuing legal battle would "further harm" Cannabis Commission
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What Is Owed?
Boston has begun to wrestle with the notion of paying reparations to Black people to make up for 400 years of enslavement and economic exclusion. -
The Big Dig
This Peabody Award–winning podcast dives into the cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure. No project embodies that cynicism quite like ‘The Big Dig.’

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