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Taking ‘baby steps’ to net-zero: Local groups aim to educate residents on electrifying their homes
In June 2022, local climate group Mothers Out Front convened for a regularly scheduled brunch to tackle a problem. Brookline had set a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. But residents who wanted to phase out home appliances powered by fossil fuels were unsure of where to begin.
Suspect who was shot in face after Boston officers injured by car identified
BOSTON — A Boston man who was shot in the face during an incident that also injured two police officers appeared in court on Monday and was held pending a dangerousness hearing. Eyad Abbas, 23, of Roxbury, was identified by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office as the...
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities, one in March and one in April, to see the...
Track Improvement Program Continues on Red Line Braintree Branch in September
BOSTON – The MBTA announces its Red Line Braintree branch service will be suspended for 24 days to allow for improvements. MBTA’s Track Improvement Program continues on its Red Line Braintree branch from September 6th to 29th. Crews will work on repairs to 18 miles of track from JFK/UMass to Braintree. This work is expected to result in removing 20 speed restrictions in order to improve travel time. During this service suspension, no Red Line trains will service North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, Quincy Adams, and Braintree.
Mayor Michelle Wu Appoints New Neighborhood Liaisons for Mattapan and East Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu has appointed two new liaisons for Boston's Mattapan and East Boston neighborhoods, bringing in Asiah Wotring and Roberto Gomez to foster stronger community bonds and ensure residents' access to city services. According to a city's recent announcement, the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) plays a crucial role in linking the communities with vital resources, and Wu believes these new additions will make substantial contributions to their respective areas.
To stay or to go: Is the cost of living forcing young people out of Boston?
With a hub of universities, a mecca of medicine and a rich history, Boston is an attractive city for young people. But the high cost of living may be driving them out. A Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce survey sparked a great deal of conversation earlier this year as it outlined the reasons young people are asking whether they should stay in Boston.
Karen Read Homicide Trial Update: A Motion Hearing, a Juror in Fear, Charges of Targeted Vandalism, and of Course a Netflix Doc on the Way
I know the look. I've seen it before and I see it now with alarming frequency as time passes and the problem only gets worse. The pale skin. Dry mouth. Hollow, glassy eyes doing a middle distance stare that looks right through you, sizing you up. Interested in nothing about you other than evaluating whether or not you can hook them up. "Are you holding?" they might say. Curiously both angry and yet somehow indifferent toward you when you tell them "I got nothing for you."
Romanska’s TheTheatreTimes Honored for Scholarly Excellence
TheTheatreTimes.com, an open-access global theatre and performing arts portal founded by Performing Arts Professor Magda Romanska, won the 2024 ATHE-ASTR Award for Excellence in Digital Scholarship from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) and the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR). The joint award is given each year...
Open Streets Boston Goes Big For Jamaica Plain
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It was clear skies and clear roads for the largest Open Streets Boston event of the summer Sunday. The third annual Open Streets Boston closes more than a mile of roads to vehicular traffic in six neighborhoods on six different weekends, letting local businesses expand into the street and creating safe room for games, music, community tabling, and more.
Jason Miech '18: Working to Combat Climate Change
Jason Miech's early fascination with outer space, coupled with his outstanding academic record and determination, propelled him from Emmanuel College to a postdoctoral research position at NASA. His research contributes to a deeper understanding of the gases and pollutants that drive climate change. After graduating from Emmanuel, Miech ’18 was...
Making the case for Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as the NBA’s greatest of all time
When it comes to debates on who the NBA’s G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) is, a number of familiar faces are usually discussed. Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are staples of such conversations. But Boston Celtics legendary small forward Larry Bird has a claim to G.O.A.T. status as well, with The Hick From French Lick (as he is sometimes called) deserving inclusion in any discussion on the greatest player of all time in the NBA. Three titles, Olympic gold, three regular-season and two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player awards, a dozen All-Star nods, and 10...
Highlighting the best: Patriot Ledger/Enterprise 2024 Softball All-Scholastics
The South Shore and Brockton area's softball diamonds were full of stars this spring. Zero local teams emerged from the MIAA postseason with a state title, but many had memorable moments in the chase. Abington finished 19-2 on the season, Notre Dame Academy rattled off consecutive tournament upsets as the No. 21 seed...
Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House
BOSTON – The State House and Senate recently sent Governor Healey an overhaul of the state’s gun laws. House Bill 4885, or An Act modernizing firearms laws, passed through the State House on a 124-33 vote and the Senate by a vote of 35-5. The Bill includes provisions such as raising the age to own […] The post Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Institute of Diversity Sciences Announces 2024-25 Faculty and Student Sloan Fellows
Researchers in computer science and engineering at UMass Amherst and UMass Boston have teamed up to help diversify STEM culture across the UMass system with help from a $499,972 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The team, called the Sloan Fellows Program, is led by the Institute of Diversity Sciences (IDS) at UMass Amherst and recently selected its second cohort of 12 faculty mentors and 18 undergraduate students.
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