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Beltway Politics
John Kerry endorses Joe Biden, saying US ‘desperately needs [him] right now’ »
Boston Globe
Former secretary of state John F. Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, endorsed Joe Biden for president Thursday, saying the former vice president is the leader the country “desperately …
Elizabeth Warren dismisses John Kerry’s endorsement of Joe Biden, slams Pete Buttigieg in Boston »
Boston Herald
Elizabeth Warren claimed to be unfazed by former Secretary of State John Kerry’s endorsement of rival Joe Biden — the latest Massachusetts snub coming on the heels of erstwhile Warren backer Deval…
John Kerry snubs Elizabeth Warren with Biden endorsement »
Boston Herald
Maybe they’ll go windsurfing between pushup contests. Former Secretary of State John F. Kerry threw his weight behind Joe Biden’s 2020 bid yesterday in a well-coordinated rollout meant to give the…
Joe Battenfeld: Nancy Pelosi tries to wrap herself in the Declaration of Independence, fails »
Boston Herald
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s silly, sanctimonious attempt to compare herself to the founding fathers fighting a tyrannical British monarch was gratuitous and grandiose even by Washington standards.…
Impeach the president »
Boston Globe
From the founding of this country, the power of the president was understood to have limits.…
Tinder users love including Elizabeth Warren in their bios more than any other presidential candidate »
Insider
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren was the politician most-mentioned in Tinder bios this year, according to data newly revealed from the dating app.…
Bristol Sheriff Thomas Hodgson Tried to Score Points with Stephen Miller by Snitching on His Own Church »
Boston Magazine
The Trump fanboy has been sending constant flattering emails to the White House aide.…
John Kerry Endorses Joe Biden, Will Join Him In Iowa »
WGBH
Former Secretary of State John Kerry, who in 2004 won the Democratic nomination for president as a senator from Massachusetts, endorsed Joe Biden for president on Thursday, choosing to campaign for th…
Business
Company owner sentenced in 2016 Boston trench collapse that killed Brockton man »
The Enterprise
The owner of a plumbing company responsible for a trench collapse in 2016 that led to the death of two employees, including a man from Brockton, was sentenced Thursday to two years in jail.…
Cambridge Trust to acquire Wellesley Bank for $122M »
Boston Business Journal
Cambridge Trust Co.’s parent company has agreed to buy Wellesley Bank’s parent in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $122 million, snatching up a lender that local bankers have eyed for yea…
Here comes the neighborhood »
Boston Globe
Can Harvard University avoid turning its Allston campus into another generic, overpriced civic nullity like Kendall Square or worse, the Seaport District…
Endurance International Group sells menu company to TripAdvisor for $51M »
Boston Business Journal
Needham-based TripAdvisor Inc. has made its second acquisition this week in an effort to bolster the company's restaurant business unit.…
Warren Buffett offers up management advice to Boston business leaders »
Boston Globe
Wait for just the right pitch before swinging. Play the game on your terms. Look for the job you would take if you didn’t need a job. Drink lots of soda.…
Airbnb Purges More Than Half of Its Boston Listings »
Wired
Airbnb deactivated thousands of listings in Boston on Sunday to comply with a new city law, significantly shrinking its footprint in the area. Most of the listings advertised on the platform in Boston…
Vaping Business Roaring in New Hampshire [PHIL-OSOPHY] »
WBSM
Since September 24, when Governor Charlie Baker banned sales of nicotine and cannabis vaping products in Massachusetts, the business has mushroomed exponentially in New Hampshire and Maine. And along …
Disruption to go: Food and beverage startups are booming as Big Food seeks more innovation »
Boston Business Journal
Food and beverage science startups see a boom in business as appetite for innovation grows even as Big Food outsources research. And venture capital dollars are following.…
Herb Chambers LLC pays $18m for One Dalton condo »
Commonwealth Magazine
A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY with ties to car dealership czar Herb Chambers purchased a 5,453-square-foot condominium on the 59th floor of One Dalton Place for nearly $18 million, the latest bold face …
Civil Rights
Pushing Past Myths About Slavery's Deep, Small-Scale Roots In New England »
New England Public Radio
This year marks 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were brought to the Colony of Virginia. And while much history written about slavery in the U.S. focuses on the South, slavery was also prom…
Education
Review recommends Cambridge schools alter policies after use of N-word at a panel discussion »
Boston Globe
Cambridge school officials should consider several policy changes, including creating a student complaint form, after a white School Committee member used the N-word during a classroom discussion abou…
Tufts removes Sackler name from buildings, programs »
Boston Globe
Tufts University on Thursday became the first major university to strip the Sackler name from buildings and programs, after months-long conversations and a report that censured the school for its rela…
Time for action in Boston Public Schools »
The Bay State Banner
Like any parent, when my son Alexander is not feeling well, I take his temperature. I get the information I need and then I take action to make him well. Could you imagine if your child was feeling si…
Boston Schools Cut Ties With Volunteer-Led Youth Orchestra Program »
WBUR
Boston Public Schools has ended an after-school youth orchestra program run by an outside volunteer.…
Opinion: Decades of courageous organizing led way to the education equity law »
Dorchester Reporter
By State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz. Last week, I stood in a packed gymnasium at English High School right here in Boston and watched Governor Baker as he signed a nation-leading education funding equi…
Hennessey School Principal Quiles Joins Northern Essex Community College Trustees »
Shalimar Quiles, head of the Hennessey School in Lawrence, has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Gov. Charlie Baker.…
Tufts University Severs Ties With Sacklers, The Family Behind OxyContin »
WGBH
Tufts University is cutting ties with the billionaire family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, saying it will strip the Sackler name from its campus and accept no further donations amid concern…
Environment
Westfield receives $1.35M reimbursement from Air Force for water contaminated with firefighting chemicals »
The Republican
The city has received its $1.35 million reimbursement from the U.S. Air Force, money Westifeld was owed because firefighting chemicals from Barnes Air National Guard Base contaminated the city’s dri…
Offshore drilling ‘creates pressing threat’ to Massachusetts’s environment, residents’ health, report says »
The Republican
An Environment America report released this week suggests offshore drilling could severely impact communities throughout Massachusetts and other coastal states.…
State Selects Vineyard Wind To Redevelop Bridgeport Harbor, Provide Offshore Power »
WBUR
The city of Bridgeport is the big winner in the state’s latest offshore wind acquisition. “Park City Wind,” a proposal from developer Vineyard Wind, was selected by state officials Thursday and …
Youth climate activists march to Baker’s office, demand to see governor »
Boston Globe
Hundreds of young people, pushing for more action to stop climate change, rallied on Copley Plaza Friday morning and then headed to the State House, where they flooded the ornate halls, chanting, sing…
Health Care
Partners reports stellar financial results as it preps for rebrand »
Boston Business Journal
The state’s largest health system reported one of its best years in recent memory, with Partners HealthCare reporting nearly half a billion in operating income in fiscal 2019.…
Human Services
Lawmaker in 2012 EBT reform reacts: ‘Not again’ »
Boston Herald
A state lawmaker involved in the 2012 EBT card reform initiative said it is “unacceptable” to have the tax-funded welfare program used in vacation hot spots like Hawaii and Las Vegas and that the …
Immigration
Impeaching America’s immigration values »
Boston Globe
In recent months — as the country has been transfixed on the high-stakes drama of the impeachment inquiry — the very fabric of our nation has become altered.…
Judiciary
Feds slam ‘lenient’ Bristol County judges »
Boston Herald
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is lighting up “lenient” state judges for doling out low bails to convicted violent gang members, leaving them free to expand their hold over New Bedford and “foster…
Labor
Experts say labor crunch imperils state growth »
Gazette Net
With an aging workforce and a low unemployment rate, Massachusetts faces a tight labor market, creating a dynamic that could limit the state’s economic growth.…
Report: Women In Boston Still Make Far Less Than Men. For Women Of Color, It's Even Worse »
WBUR
The wage gap continues to be much worse for black and Latina women in Greater Boston, according to a new analysis.…
Legislative
Dems, GOP battle over timing of Senate election »
Commonwealth Magazine
As stalemate continues, both sides dig in…
Rep. Crocker Maintains Perfect Voting Record for 3rd Straight Year »
Cape Cod Online
Second Barnstable District State Representative Will Crocker maintained a perfect voting record for the first half of the 2019-2020 legislative session.…
Dear Jo: People make government work best »
Gazette Net
How can constituents have an impact? How have you cross-walked your work as an organizer into the Legislature?…
Local Government
State grant to help transform downtown Fitchburg »
Sentinel & Enterprise
An abundance of housing, a two-lane Main Street, and a thriving Theater Block are memories residents have of the city years ago.…
'Mayor Bill Carpenter Garage' celebrated in downtown Brockton as fitting legacy »
The Enterprise
Further development in the downtown area will be unlocked by the completion of the 415-space parking garage, named after former Brockton mayor Bill Carpenter, according to city officials.…
Tyngsboro Media Director fired following public hearing »
Lowell Sun
The Board of Selectmen fired Town Media Director Steve Brogan Wednesday night during a public disciplinary hearing at a crowded Town Hall community room.…
Foxborough Awarded $708K State Grant For West Street Dam Removal »
Brookline Patch
Gov. Charlie Baker's office announced Foxborough will receive a grant worth more than $708,000 to help remove the dam on West Street. The grant comes from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmen…
Former Fall River assessor claims 'thousands' of properties have inaccurate values »
The Herald News
Former assessor Benjamin Mello took to the airwaves Tuesday to dispute a controversial report that outlined the improper assessment of the former city administrator's home and said that there are “t…
Northampton City Council backs $2.5M override for March vote »
Gazette Net
The City Council has voted on first reading to put a $2.5 million property tax override before voters on March 3, which would permanently raise property taxes in the city if approved.…
Politics
Gov. Baker Stumps for Rep. Whelan at Holiday Fundraiser »
Cape Cod Online
Brewster State Representative Tim Whelan held his holiday reception and fundraiser Thursday evening that included an appearance by fellow Republican Governor Charlie Baker.…
Bourne Selectman Enters State Senate Race »
The Bourne News
Bourne Selectman Jared P. MacDonald has announced that he is running for the state Senate seat recently vacated by Viriato M. (Vinny) deMacedo.…
Evangelicals — From Boston To Brazil — Worry About Politics Coming To Church »
WBUR
On a Sunday afternoon in June, dozens of worshipers gather at Celebration Church’s Charlestown service.…
Public Health
Ayanna Pressley wants answers about what happened to the FDA’s plans to ban menthol cigarettes »
Boston.com
Over a year ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would seek to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes — an initiative to combat youth smoking.…
Bourne school board OKs Narcan use »
Cape Cod Times
The opioid-overdose antidote naloxone will now be available in Bourne public schools.…
HIV prevention drug needed without parental consent, Cyr says »
Wicked Local Truro
For the past six years, doctors have been allowed to prescribe the anti-HIV drug Truvada as a prophylaxis, to prevent their infection-free patients from contracting the virus in any number of ways.…
Baker Mystified By State Responses to Vaping Illnesses »
State House News Service
With his temporary ban on vaping product sales set to end next week when public health officials adopt a new set of vaping rules, Gov. Charlie Baker this week expressed some surprise that other states…
Health concerns trump retailer rights as vaping ban ends in Plymouth »
Patriot Ledger
Despite the fact that Gov. Charlie Baker is lifting the four-month-old vaping ban Dec. 11, local retailers are not happy. They claim restrictions and taxes imposed by a new law hurt the industry and d…
SJC stays further action, postpones arguments in vape ban appeal »
Mass Lawyers Weekly
The Supreme Judicial Court has stayed all further action and postponed oral arguments scheduled for Dec. 9 in Gov. Charlie Baker's appeal of orders related to his administration's temporary ban on the…
Public Safety
Robo-cops could be the answer to Statie woes »
Boston Herald
Amid the wreckage of the Tall Deval administration, there is one unquestioned bright spot.…
Royal Flush: Feds say they took out Latin Kings local leadership in massive sweep »
Boston Herald
The feds claim they have taken down the Latin Kings regional leadership with federal racketeering charges on a wide range of crimes from drug dealing to attempted murder Thursday in the largest sweep …
FBI arrests 47, seizes three houses in crackdown on Latin Kings gang violence »
Boston Globe
Two Latin Kings members had disrespected Michael Cecchetelli, the alleged kingpin of the notorious gang’s East Coast operations. Cecchetelli, a 40-year-old from Springfield with ties to the Genovese…
Feds say Latin Kings cooked cocaine and planned killings within 1,000 feet of a school in Massachusetts »
The Republican
Blocks away from a New Bedford charter school, Latin Kings members cooked crack cocaine, collected guns, shot at rivals and shot music videos where they boasted about their criminal activity, court do…
State Government
Galvin stance on election timing draws fire »
Gloucester Times
The head of the Massachusetts Republican Party on Thursday targeted the Democratic secretary of state in an expansion of the state Senate's ongoing debate about timing a special election.…
Lisa Riccobene promoted to higher paying position in medical examiner’s office after fabricating qualifications »
The Republican
A top official in the Massachusetts medical examiner’s office who was demoted last year over falsely claiming she had a degree she didn’t earn has now been promoted again.…
Taxation
Walsh signals possible support for transfer tax on real estate sales »
Boston Globe
The Walsh administration signaled Thursday that it would be open to a tax on real estate sales in Boston that could raise millions of dollars a year for affordable housing.…
Salem councilors set FY2020 tax rates »
Wicked Local Salem
Salem’s average residential property owners will see modest increases in their tax bills, based on the Fiscal Year 2020 tax rates set by Salem City Council in a tax-classification hearing on Thursda…
Transportation
Straus on Pollack: “If She Didn’t Know, She Should Have” »
State House News Service
The House Transportation Committee chair said Wednesday that key players in the Baker administration should have noticed the Registry of Motor Vehicles was falling behind on public safety-related task…
Alternatives To Gas Tax Pitched For Transpo Revenue »
State House News Service
Supporters of increasing fees on ride-hailing trips, expanding highway tolls, and charging drivers for every mile they travel made their cases to lawmakers Thursday, each pitching their respective pro…
State lawmakers consider adding tolls to other Mass. highways »
WCVB
Drivers on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Tobin Bridge and the Boston Habor tunnels have been paying tolls for years, and that's not fair according to Senator Brendan Crighton from Lynn.…
New cars and new promises, but it’s the same old Orange Line »
Boston Globe
At a celebratory event in Medford just four months ago, Governor Charlie Baker pledged a new era of transit service as his administration introduced the first Orange Line cars since 1981.…
The Boston Globe’s Spotlight hosts forum on the city’s traffic crisis »
The Daily Free Press
Every day, residents of Greater Boston go through the same routine — wake up early, get in the car and wait in some of the worst traffic in the country.…
It’s time to clear a path through the political gridlock for a test of congestion pricing »
Boston Globe
When Chris Osgood, Boston’s top transportation official, made clear the other night that congestion pricing “is something we should absolutely consider,” the response I wanted to hear from the s…
New tolls could fill gaps in funding »
The Salem News
Potholes, crumbling bridges and a problem-plagued mass transit system are among the state’s transportation woes, and advocates say new money is needed for repairs.…
Salem city councilor challenges Gov. Baker to commute using the MBTA »
Fox 25 News
For commuters who rely on the MBTA daily, the struggle to get to places on time is an all too common woe.…
Here’s the reason for the ‘unusual noise’ that took the new Orange Line trains out of service »
Boston.com
The two new Orange Line trains have been off the tracks for two-and-a-half weeks, after MBTA engineers detected an “unusual noise.” And now the agency knows where it was coming from.…
MBTA's Automatic Fare Collection 2.0 — Where Did It Go? »
WGBH
Two years ago, T riders were told to get ready for the future — and an overhaul of the entire fare system for buses, subways, trolleys and the commuter rail. Cash would no longer be accepted aboard …
Gas tax alternatives aired on Beacon Hill »
The Enterprise
Supporters of increasing fees on ride-sharing trips, expanding highway tolls, and charging drivers for every mile they travel made their cases to lawmakers Thursday, each pitching their respective pro…
Straus targets Pollack, d’Arbeloff on RMV »
Commonwealth Magazine
New documents shed light on Registry issues…
Utilities
Local legislators tackle sewer, water issues »
The Recorder
Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Natalie Blais say it’s not always a pleasant subject to talk about, but they are committed to making sure water and sewer issues throughout the county are addressed and re…
Four protesters arrested at Weymouth compressor site »
Patriot Ledger
Four protesters were arrested Thursday after they refused to move out of the way of crews preparing for the construction of a 7,700-horsepower natural gas compressor station that recently received fin…
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