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Trump travel ban expansion sparks concern among local immigrant communities
The Trump administration added 20 countries to the travel ban — five with complete travel bans and 15 with partial bans. -
Protesters call for transparency following in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny
Protesters call for transparency following in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at South Bay jail -
Mass. Convention Center Authority CEO departs, authority mired in corruption investigation
Marcel Vernon Sr. became CEO of the authority in October 2024. -
‘Much, much better’: Disabled MBTA riders see a new T 20 years after suing for change
Plaintiffs took the Boston-area transit authority to court decades ago. Now, the MBTA has met nearly all of the settlement’s 200 requirements. -
Advocates sound alarm over rollback of civil rights enforcement at schools
”Basically, the referee has left the field,“ said Maura Sullivan, CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts, a nonprofit advocating for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. -
Leadership to blame for 18M deficit in Brockton Public Schools, new report says
The Office of the Inspector General finds that leadership was at fault for the $18M deficit in Brockton Public Schools for the 2023 fiscal year. -
Boston Housing Authority delays funds to Section 8 landlords after lag in federal funding
BHA is only releasing 25 percent of December landlord payment, remaining balance will be issued upon receipt of federal government funding -
Giving Tuesday arrives as some local nonprofits see a drop in donations
Some local nonprofits are hoping Giving Tuesday will help as they see a drop in donations. -
From churches to banks, urban school districts find creative ways to update facilities
Urban school districts receive less funding toward school facilities than their suburban counterparts, according to a new MassInc. report. Because of this, many get creative to get things done. -
Thanksgiving potluck celebrates bond between immigrant workers and people with disabilities
Staff at the Guild for Human Services come from more than 40 different countries.
