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Worcester Public Schools opening 7 new libraries — but lacks books to fill shelves
A parent-led campaign is fundraising to collect more than 15,000 new books. -
Classroom to the Streets: Local teens add art to Lynn's outdoor museum
New youth program adds to the dozens of outdoor murals seen on the streets of Lynn, a North Shore city known as a premier destination for public art in Massachusetts. -
Boston Fed wealth report shows Gateway Cities lag far behind the Boston area
The recent report from Federal Reserve Bank of Boston highlights a stark economic divide between Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities and the rest of the commonwealth. -
Disability advocates worry about ‘unintentional harm' in bill to protect health care workers
Families of people with autism and intellectual disabilities say their behavior could be misinterpreted. -
Suffolk DA, Boston Police Department sued for the release of Stephenson King body camera footage
The nonprofit Lawyers for Civil Rights has filed a lawsuit against the Suffolk County district attorney's office and the Boston Police Department demanding the release of body camera footage of the killing of Stephenson King. -
Massachusetts House primary spotlights Lowell's growing Cambodian political influence
State Rep. Tara Hong is challenged by former Lowell Mayor and current Lowell City Councilor Sokhary Chau for the 18th Middlesex District seat. -
Wheelchair repair bill stalls as legislature ends formal session
Wheelchair users say they often wait months for simple repairs, and bills on Beacon Hill are aimed at addressing the problem. -
Staff at Brandeis research center for disabled parents say federal funding cut may force closure
Staff at the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities say they could lose their federal funding at the end of August. -
Haverhill culinary program cooks up opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities
Organizers say adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are an untapped pool of talent often overlooked in the workplace. -
Citizens Bank ends relationship with ICE prison companies after months of protest
The Providence-headquartered financial institution says it ended its relationship with Core Civic and The GEO Group, two companies that invest and operate in prisons used to detain ICE arrestees.
