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Children's Services of Roxbury celebrates plans for $27 million renovation
Children’s Services of Roxbury, one of the largest Black-led nonprofits in Massachusetts, is preparing $27 million in renovations to its headquarters to expand services for the community. -
Key disability rights case is under threat, local advocates say
The 1999 Olmstead decision held that people with disabilities have a right to live in their communities. But the federal government has moved to back away from that promise. -
What are all those red shoes on Boston Common? Drawing attention to gender-based violence.
Over 100 painted red shoes were lined up Wednesday morning at the Boston Common to honor lives lost to gender-based violence. -
For blind voters, Massachusetts is one of the most accessible states for voting
A new electronic option made the state a ‘pioneer’ in accessibility, but it’s still little-used. -
Report finds nail industry workers are still struggling
Massachusetts nail industry workers are increasingly struggling with low wages, discrimination and health issues in the workplace, according to a new report -
Attleboro's second annual Harmony Fiesta to celebrate city's cultural differences
Walter and Christine Vivar started the Harmony Fiesta last year as a way to showcase the various cultural and diverse groups in the city. It returns Saturday with more than 30 vendors and musical performers. -
People with disabilities say changes to home care program are causing gaps in care, unpaid workers
Administrative problems with a MassHealth program that provides personal care attendants, or PCAs, for people with disabilities is leading to gaps in care as well as unpaid workers. -
City of Boston nixes reparations report after concerns around Tufts researcher
The City of Boston and Tufts University said they have “reluctantly come to a decision to cancel the contract for the first volume of the report.” -
‘It’s like an ice cream truck, but with books!’: Mobile libraries deliver books across Mass.
A small but growing number of public libraries across Massachusetts are reaching residents by bringing books directly to readers in a truck. These mobile libraries — known as bookmobiles — are attempting to bridge accessibility needs for library patrons who can't easily go to a branch. -
Revere has waited years for new fire engines. Critics blame private equity.
Consolidation of fire truck manufacturing companies have created long wait times and higher prices. A lawsuit involving the Revere Fire Department aims to hold the private equity firms behind the increased consolidation accountable.
