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Getting Answers: Massachusetts approaches record motorcycle deaths this year
A fatal motorcycle crash on the Mass Pike on Friday morning in West Springfield is under investigation. It’s the second motorcyclist to die in less than a week in Western Massachusetts.
Home To U.S.’s Largest Debt Increase Is Iconic Massachusetts City
Some shocking news concerning certain Massachusetts residents according to the personal finance pros at WalletHub. Debt is a major global concern for many people nowadays obviously. But this latest report from WalletHub was still something of a shocker to me. WalletHub just released its report on the Cities Where People...
Nearly 200 people attend community meeting on Lexington High School building project
Tara Pai and Nikhita Prasad are students at Lexington High School. Last week, a community meeting and finance summit were held to discuss the plans for the Lexington High School building project as well as a potential new pool and field house. The community meeting was the 6th one held and 109th public meeting for the project. Nearly 200 people attended in person or via Zoom.
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Boston man inspired by brother who died from gun violence brings hope to youth
BOSTON - Jamaal Wornum of One Love Sports Academy is giving out hope to youngsters. That's why he's BZ's MVP.Inspired by his brotherWornum's program has become a path to the future for young people. he is the found of One Love Sports Academy in Boston, and organizations that uses sports as an avenue to connect to kids and grow them athletically and academically"Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, unfortunately, the young people deal with a lot of trauma, so without these outlets that my program and other programs offer, they would just be dealing with their trauma and not knowing how to," Wornum...
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?
Emerson launched an EmersonTogether initiative that it says aims to build bridges and engage in community healing after the fallout over pro-Palestinian protests and arrests last spring. A number of administrators and faculty members are part of the three operational teams, focusing on content creation, capacity, and coordination. But four...
What is Emerson’s interim policy for campus demonstrations? We explain.
In the wake of pro-Palestinian protests and arrests on campus last spring, Emerson College recently updated its policies on campus demonstrations to ensure campus safety, according to the website. Emerson said that while it believes in the right to protest and the exchange of free ideas, the college is a...
Family of Northeastern student critically injured in fall from window files negligence lawsuit against Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell out of a second-floor window while at a party for members of Alpha Epsilon Phi last year has filed a lawsuit against the university chapter and national chapter of the sorority, alleging multiple counts of negligence in the incident. The lawsuit,...
Emerson updates code of community standards, outlining new policies and protocols for upcoming academic year
In preparation for the upcoming school year, Emerson launched a modified code of community standards, according to an email sent from President Jay Bernhardt to the Emerson community Friday. In the email, Bernhardt addressed the calls for transparency around policies and processes that have increased following pro-Palestinian protests and arrests...
Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies
Emerson recently launched a community-building initiative and updated its policies on campus demonstrations, institutional neutrality, and the student code of conduct. The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,” the website says. Here’s how Emersonians can...
Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
For New BU President, Journalism Was Part of the Family
Medical doctor, researcher and provost discusses her grounding in storytelling, communications, and journalism. Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa L. Gilliam, was introduced to the BU community on October 4. Although she doesn’t take office until July 1, 2024, Gilliam already has a strong personal connection to the missions of many of BU’s 17 schools and colleges, especially COM: she studied English literature at Yale and philosophy and politics at Oxford University; she has a masters in public health from University of Illinois Chicago and a degree from Harvard Medical School. Her father, Sam Gilliam, was a renowned abstract painter. And her mother, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, was a pioneering journalist. “We grew up with a very strong humanitarian focus and a focus on the impact that one could have in the world,” Gilliam says of herself and her two sisters.
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
Men’s Swimming and Diving Announces 2024-25 Slate
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving, the seven-time defending Ivy League champions, announced today its schedule for the 2024-25 campaign. The Crimson has a road-heavy slate this season, with just two meets scheduled for Blodgett Pool. Harvard opens the year with a double-dual Ivy meet in Ithaca,...
Boston to Revel in Sunny Skies and 80s This Weekend, Chance of Showers Looms for Monday
The weather in Boston this weekend is expected to remain primarily sunny with highs near the 80s, giving residents an ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service, today will see a high near 83 degrees with a shift in wind from west to east in the afternoon. The clear skies continue into the night with a low around 65, and southeast winds turning west after midnight.
Looking for signs of fall? When to expect autumn's arrival in Massachusetts, New England
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Don't let a few acorns fool you. Fall foliage season is still at least a few weeks away for New England. The region up along the Canadian border doesn't typically see colors coming to peak until late September. Colors then progress southward through October and peak in Boston toward the end of the month.
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