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Here’s the schedule for the DNC’s fourth and final night leading up to Harris’ acceptance speech
CHICAGO (AP) — Here’s a look at the prepared schedule for the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party’s nomination for president. The listed schedule does not include potential surprise guests. All times are Central. After...
West Nile Virus continues to spread in mosquito samples across the state, including in Hampden County
West Nile Virus continues to spread in mosquito samples. Another mosquito has tested positive for the virus in Hampden County. 22News spoke with local doctors on why we are seeing more positive detection.
Anti-abortion pregnancy center sues state claiming discrimination, harassment
An anti-abortion rights “Pregnancy Resource Center” filed a lawsuit Monday naming state officials and a pro-abortion group as defendants, accusing them of violating its rights and of “unwarranted intimidation tactics.”. A Woman’s Concern, which does business as Your Options Medical, offers pregnancy services like ultrasounds and pregnancy...
Reflections on Fifty Years, by Dee Boyle-Clapp
The 50th anniversary has been a time of reflection and an opportunity to imagine forward. The Arts Extension Service’s (AES) past is filled with remarkable accomplishments and many “firsts” for the arts and arts management fields. Some of these accomplishments have been articulated in 50th anniversary articles written by colleagues, instructors, and Advisory Board members. Several of our students have also shared their experiences via video. As director of AES, I believe one of AES’s contributions has been an unwavering commitment to artists and creatives as core to the arts ecosystem as well as our trajectory of training and publishing to support the learning and development of artists and arts managers in the field and as students at the University.
Landlords cry foul as more states seal eviction records
When pandemic-era tenant protections expired, rents immediately soared, and eviction filings surged last year more than 50% over pre-pandemic levels in some U.S. cities. These filings can cast long shadows. Simply being named in an eviction complaint, regardless of the outcome, can severely limit future housing options and prolong housing insecurity, according to a recent University […]
Primary 2024: Most Mass. state lawmakers will coast to re-election. Here are races worth watching
The race for the White House between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump might be gobbling up all the oxygen this election season, but here in the Bay State, there are other races worth watching. And that’s true even if the contests for the 40 seats in the state...
Springfield Police starting to 'walk the beat' again
The Springfield police are having officers patrol across the city on foot in an effort to bolster community engagement. The program began this week. When they are able, police on duty will walk through neighborhoods. And it isn't just about crime prevention. Before walking the beat in Indian Orchard neighborhood...
Men's Soccer Projected to Finish Sixth in A-10 Preseason Poll
AMHERST, Mass. – Graduate Forward Alec Hughes earned a spot on the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference as one of three forwards. Additionally, UMass was selected to finish sixth in the A-10 Men's Soccer Preseason Poll. Hughes tallied 31 points on 15 goals and an assist during the 2023 campaign,...
The Year Massachusetts Sold Its Very First Lottery Ticket
The "new" New Bedford High School opened on Hathaway Boulevard in 1972. Urban renewal was going strong that year. Route 18 began weaving its way through the city. Interstate 195 still hadn't crossed the Acushnet River. John A. Markey began his 10-year reign as Mayor of New Bedford. Don McLean's...
Fall River and Somerville health centers receive national recognition from U.S. Department of Agriculture
BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recognizing 103 WIC clinics, among 10,000 nationally, with WIC Breastfeeding Awards of Excellence for work being done to help moms and babies successfully breastfeed. In Massachusetts, two clinics received awards:. Cambridge Health Alliance, Somerville, MA, Premiere, with 58% of moms fully...
New Proposal Would Triple Ferry Embarkation Fee
A bill pending before the Massachusetts State legislature would triple the embarkation fee paid by local ferry services including the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line from 50 cents to $1.50 per passenger. Likely to be taken up during informal sessions this fall, the hike would be the first change to the embarkation fee since it was adopted in 2003.
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