News in Boston
‘Caring Force’ rally keys on pay imbalance for direct care workers
The first-ever Metro Boston rally of human services workers hosted by Work, Inc. of Dorchester last Friday highlighted the increasing difficulties for direct service providers to take care of the most vulnerable in our society and still make ends meet.
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195 Faneuil St Unit #1 Development 195 Faneuil St Anonymous Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:50am Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 50% AMI Rent or Sale Price $4,500.00 Minimum Income Threshold $0.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 3Bedrooms Number of Bathrooms…
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Published September 30195 Faneuil St
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Dot native funds people-connecting in his home town
A Dorchester native and Boston Latin School graduate who went on to build a highly-successful financial services company is bringing a new philanthropic endeavor – Elevate Cities – to his hometown, with a focus on building community by funding events like block parties.
Cabo Verde PM on hand as Frederick School celebrates launch of its dual language initiative
Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho of Cabo Verde joined Boston Public Schools (BPS) officials and Cape Verdean leaders on Monday as they hailed the new Kriolu dual language program at Dorchester’s Lilla Frederick Elementary School.
Colleges get an earlier deadline to alert public if at risk of closure under new state rule
Department of Higher Education will require colleges and universities in Massachusetts to post a public notice of their 'risk of imminent closure" by Dec. 31 each year.
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A condo with river views from on high is on offer at historic Baker Factory site
In Dorchester’s Lower Mills, at the site of the former Walter Baker & Company Chocolate Factory, a beautiful one-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,276 square-foot unit sitting high above the Neponset River in the sought-after Water Mill Building at the Baker Square Condominiums is on the…
MIT professor says 'cognitive surrender' to AI is rampant on college campuses
MIT computer scientist Sam Madden joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss a report he co-authored that investigates the extent of AI use among MIT students.
Poll of ballot questions shows a tight contest for all-party primaries, little appetite for cannabis ban
Steve Koczela, president of MassINC Polling Group, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the survey's findings.
Nursing home oversight rules on the move after Boston Globe Spotlight report
The long-term care oversight law that Healey signed in 2024 already directs DPH to weigh an operator's out-of-state record and litigation when deciding whether to approve a nursing home acquisition. DPH has finalized the regulations to implement the law and plans to bring them to…
Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener
Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened the Wild Card Series rematch with a victory.