The Boston Globe • August 18th, 2024

Anti-war protesters call for arms embargo, cease-fire in Israel at State House ahead of DNC

Echoing drums and blaring brass instruments greeted several hundred protesters as they gathered outside the Park Street MBTA Station under a cloudy sky Sunday and marched to the State House calling for an arms embargo to stop US weapons supplies to the Israeli government.

The Boston Globe • June 30th, 2024

Severe thunderstorms roll through region; funnel cloud reported in Maine

Thunderstorm activity in New England simmered down Sunday evening after a series of afternoon squalls prompted severe storm warnings in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

The Boston Globe • May 30th, 2024

MBTA wins $67 million federal grant to improve MBTA Green Line accessibility

Government officials gathered at Brookline Town Hall Thursday to celebrate a $67 million federal grant to improve accessibility for passengers on the MBTA Green Line, Governor Maura Healey’s office said.

The Boston Globe • April 26th, 2024

Pro-Palestinian encampment grows at Northeastern, continues at MIT

Nicholas Young didn’t hesitate to answer a call on social media for people to come to Northeastern University to “stand up” to police after a pro-Palestinian encampment was dismantled at Emerson College, his alma mater.

The Scope • November 8th, 2023

Boston voters to City Council: Fix housing, Mass. and Cass

Despite unseasonably warm weather and occasional sprinkles on Tuesday, Boston voters headed to their nearest polling stations to cast their ballots for City Council, motivated by issues of gentrification, housing and overall frustration with stagnant progress in the city.

The Boston Globe • October 25th, 2023

All signs point to Reneé Rapp being just fine with Boston

This summer, Rapp’s team planted a not-so-subtle “I Hate Boston” billboard in the North End to promote a song from her debut album, “Snow Angel,” which was released Aug. 18. The marketing tactic, Rapp said, was meant to be “divisive.”

The Boston Globe • April 26th, 2023

Why didn’t Boston make this top 10 list of cities for college grads?

To help soon-to-be college graduates find the city that best fits their needs, Apartment Advisor analyzed statistical data from 84 of the nation’s largest metro areas and shared their rankings April 10.

The Boston Globe • April 19th, 2023

Area colleges are knee-deep in composting — and they like it

When Pranali Ashara is finished preparing her lunch, she skips the trash can. Instead, she sweeps the scraps into a small yogurt container.

The Huntington News • November 22nd, 2022

Nonprofits fight food insecurity in Latin, Black, queer communities this holiday season

As inflation reaches a 40-year high, expenses for basic survival needs — like food — grow increasingly out of reach for many. Currently, almost one in three adults, or 1.8 million, in Massachusetts struggle with food insecurity.

The Huntington News • April 13th, 2022

With help from Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston arts organizations are starting to revive from pandemic damages

In February, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture announced that they had awarded grants to 192 organizations for general operating support and COVID-19 relief.

The Huntington News • April 7th, 2022

Boston’s ‘$1 portrait guy’ brings community to locals, tourists

Nick Shea, dubbed the “$1 portrait guy” by supporters on TikTok, has been attracting locals and tourists from all over the world to Boston Common to get a $1 portrait of themselves.

The Scope • December 17th, 2021

Misuse of forensic hypnosis: should it still be admissible in court?

James J. Watson spent over 40 years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.