Worcester Human Rights Commissioners say city manager refused to reappoint them
The development comes as commissioners claim Batista continuously rebuffs their suggestions and requests.

50 years after escaping Saigon, a psychologist reflects on her family’s journey to America
We Are ALX, The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy prepared the report, titled “¡Vamos Massachusetts! Unlocking Hispanic/Latino Economic Advancement.”
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This Boston gym was built for neurodivergent people to get fit
At Inclusive Fitness, adults and kids with intellectual disabilities get one-on-one coaching in an environment that’s built with their needs in mind. -
GBH Daily: Local residents battle with west coast solar company
Some customers say they didn’t get what they were promised. -
New report details the economic advancement, gaps of the state's Latino population
We Are ALX, The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy prepared the report, titled “¡Vamos Massachusetts! Unlocking Hispanic/Latino Economic Advancement.” -
Clash among Republican state reps a roadblock for their tax cut proposals
As Republican lawmakers try to make their mark on next year's state budget, disagreement within the caucus makes it a heavier lift for the minority party. -
Transportation advocates call for Worcester to adopt bus rapid transit service
The proposal involves buses operating in their own lanes and traffic lights automatically changing when they approach.
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