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Free books from Quincy’s Prison Book Program bring ‘a beacon of light’ to incarcerated people
Executive director Kelly Brotzman calls books a “lifeline” for many behind bars. And she says dictionaries, by far, are the most requested titles among inmates. -
Kids with autism are at greater risk of drowning. Swim classes can help.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism. -
Randolph festival celebrates growing Igbo community in Greater Boston
The celebration Saturday at Belcher Park in Randolph amplifies the culture of one of the largest Nigerian population groups. -
Prisoner-run survey suggests state-paid attorneys provided inadequate defense
As the state moves to raise the pay of private "bar advocates" assigned to defend indigent clients, a prisoner at MCI-Norfolk surveyed his peers to see what services they received from these attorneys. -
New tool maps pathway issues in Downtown Boston, Chinatown to improve accessibility
The Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association put maps nearly all pathways in the area and found about 150 serious issues, from unmarked or faded crosswalks to huge divots in the roads. -
Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury coalitions awarded $5 million to close health gaps
The city awarded $5 million in grants to 12 organizations for a range of services to address health disparities. -
Chelsea’s Verb Flow & Vision set the stage for an emerging arts and culture scene in the city
Verb Flow & Vision is a monthly spoken word, open mic and art show hosted at Kushala Sip in Chelsea. -
Disability community celebrates 35 years of ADA, amid fears of program cuts
The Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation enshrining civil rights for people with disabilities, was signed on July 26, 1990. -
Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court. -
For Boston's Asian women, a mobile mammogram van has helped close a huge health equity gap
Mammography rates for Boston’s Asian women used to be dismally low. Two decades later, a mammogram van has tripled rates in a rare win for minority healthcare.
