Bye-bye beetle? Massachusetts is close to eradicating an invasive bug.
The Asian longhorned beetle can munch on trees until it kills them. The state has spent nearly two decades surveying over 8 million trees for the destructive insect.
Josh Kraft calls for Benjamin Netanyahu’s exit
Kraft's family has a long track record of pro-Jewish and pro-Israel philanthropy.
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MBTA General Manager Phil Eng says the agency needs to 'stay persistent'
The South Coast Commuter Rail plans to start service on March 24, with passengers riding free on the weekends until the end of April. -
TSA agents left scrambling after Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement
Nearly 2,000 TSA employees will be effected by the termination put in place by the Department of Homeland Security and Trump administration. -
Disability advocates rally against proposed cap on in-home aides
The Personal Care Attendant program serves more than 50,000 disabled and elderly residents across the state. -
New Jamaica Plain housing project supports people coming out of homelessness
Largest permanent supportive housing project in Boston comes online. -
Massachusetts cities and towns brace for 'catastrophic' federal budget cuts
Massachusetts municipalities are preparing for the potential loss of millions as the Trump administration cuts federal spending.
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