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Why the state’s planting trees in people’s yards in Gateway Cities
“The resources aren’t there to put them back, which is a reason why we’re here operating in the city.” -
Malden’s unique mix of restaurants and gaming grew out of its immigrant population
More than a quarter of Malden's population is now Asian, and you can see it in the downtown businesses that have emerged. -
Salem passes first-ever override tax hike to build new high school
With a turnout of 19% of the city's voters, 57.4% of voters approved a plan on Tuesday to add around $700 a year to the median tax bill in order to pay for a new high school. -
Salem is the second Gateway City this year to ask residents to consider a tax override
On May 5, voters decide whether to add hundreds of millions of dollars to their property taxes to help fund a new high school. -
Artists find affordable housing in Fitchburg amid city effort to welcome creatives
A new development allows artists to find places they can afford to live, part of a growing effort in Gateway Cities. -
Malden faces ‘painful’ cuts after voter reject first-ever tax override
With a turnout of 15% of registered voters, the $5.4 million override option fell short by just 124 votes. -
Malden residents vote down first-ever tax override
Tuesday's vote was the first in a Gateway City in 17 years to attempt a Proposition 2 ½ override tax hike. -
‘The opportunity is here’: Inside the state effort that’s transforming Gateway Cities
Revere’s Shirley Avenue district has seen significant transformation in recent years. Many say that a state revitalization program has played a key role in that shift. -
Malden tries to become the first Gateway City in 35 years to approve a Prop 2 ½ tax hike
On March 31, the city will ask voters to raise the total amount the city can raise in taxes by up to $8.2 million. -
What are community listening sessions?
GBH News is hosting listening sessions in all 26 Gateway Cities in an initiative we are calling 26 in 26. GBH News Community Producer Magdiela Matta explains why.
