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.
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With rampant grade inflation, could Harvard make an ‘A’ mean something again?
Faculty at the oldest college in the country are debating whether to limit the number of top grades issued to undergraduates.
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'The deep stuff': With hope for healing, women jailed on Cape Cod are writing their life stories
Three years ago, a woman incarcerated in the Barnstable County jail asked a member of the sheriff's staff for help with her writing. The jail's response became a class for incarcerated women on writing their own life stories. CAI's Jennette Barnes joined the class for a day. -
Boston’s 26.TRUE marathon continues to grow in popularity
The marathon that takes place solely within Boston started in 2021. This year it is adding a half-marathon option. -
Mass. 250th license plate cruises to become the most popular in history
The RMV’s “MA250” license plates, introduced to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, have sparked a wave of interest across the state. -
Will the spring home-buying spree finally lift the logjam that’s been plaguing the market?
New data for March 2026 shows new listings increased for both single-family homes and condominiums year-over-year for the first time since December 2025. -
Hampshire College to close at end of 2026
The college in Amherst, Mass., has been facing financial difficulties for years.
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