NuSquare Life Science Training Center receives $50 million to train students
The $50 million is a part of an economic development bill that includes a variety of investments and policy initiatives that look to increase support for workers and businesses in the life sciences, clean energy technology, and manufacturing industries, while maintaining.

Greater Boston housing report card is ‘sobering’
Housing costs have risen greatly since 2015, and while the report found that rent costs have plateaued, they had leveled off at historic highs. At the same time, despite some efforts to support new construction, high construction costs have slowed production.

ULEM, City of Boston and Lyft partner in health access initiative
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts recently announced its Holistic Health Access Initiative, which will allow citizens 60 and older to access five free Lyft rides with the intention of using the ride for health and wellness-related errands and activities.

SNAP offering a lifetime of memories this holiday season
Enter the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. The government-funded food assistance program, which is dedicated to alleviating some of the financial stress of the holidays for families in need, has also committed to helping families get out of the house and partake in holiday festivities throughout Boston.

Local environmental leaders prepare for reduced federal funds under Trump
“Over the last several years in the Biden-Harris administration, we’ve had phenomenal partnership and seen some of the biggest investments we’ve ever seen in climate action coming from congress,” said Hessann Farooqi, executive director at the Boston Climate Action Network.

IBA, BHA complete reno of affordable S. End brownstones
(from left) Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO of IBA; Haley Dillon, chief of staff for Senator Nick Collins; Rosa Gonzalez, resident ambassador; Mayor Michelle Wu, City of Boston; Representative John Moran, 9th Suffolk; and Mayra Negrón-Roche, COO of IBA at the ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated units.

A day to give thanks and look forward
Every year many families gather around the table for a Thanksgiving meal. For some it’s a time to reconnect and reflect about what they can be hopeful and happy for. For others, it’s a way to think about and seek out the less fortunate while discovering how to give those people a way to enjoy the day.

Time to celebrate your blessings.
Time to celebrate your blessings..

Tax amnesty is good policy, but leaves out some distressed taxpayers
The Department of Revenue (DOR) has mailed thousands of amnesty eligibility letters to those who have existing tax liabilities, offering them a chance to have penalties forgiven if they can pay their debt in full, plus interest, by the end of the year.

My first vote was historic. It’s just the beginning of the fight
Leading up to Election Day, the excitement, pride, and civic engagement on campus were contagious during Harris’ 107- day campaign season. It was a big deal at Howard University to have not only a Bison on the ballot but also a Black woman Bison. That was history, regardless of the outcome.

IN THE NEWS
Dr. Noemi Custodia-Lora has been recently named the new vice president of academic affairs and workforce development for The Urban College of Boston.

DIABETES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR: BREAKING THE SILENCE
These are the words of comedian and Emmy award winning actor Anthony Anderson heard after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The star of ABC’s award-winning TV series “black.ish” said that having Type 2 diabetes is no laughing matter. Since being diagnosed with it over 15 years ago, Anderson has taken his advocacy role seriously.

Collaboration takes center stage for STEM workforce development
Sen. Liz Miranda (center) sits on a panel about the prospects of diversity-focused workforce development under a Trump Administration with Michael Curry (right), president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and Rahsaan...

Unique Unique gift ideas
There can be nearly countless possibilities, however, so you may find it difficult to narrow it down. Here’s a deeper look at a few handmade items that each make the best gift for the right person:.

Support your local artisans
Local makers, vendors and growers are out there offering a wide selection of unique gifts, services and delicious treats. Make this season that much more special by exploring this wealth of local creativity and talent. Start by looking for neighborhood holiday markets and fairs.

Shopping local strengthens your community
Local vendors and service providers are an integral part of every business ecosystem. You can contribute to them finishing the sales year on a high note. This, in turn, provides jobs and financial support through wages and taxes, of course, but they’re also part of your town’s story.

The gift of experiences
What has brought your area the most renown? The site of a significant historical moment or person? There may also be special events and festivals devoted to the history and culture of your town.

Boston Latin/Boston English to play Thanksgiving Day football game no. 137
On November 28, a high school football tradition renews as the Boston Latin High School Dragons battle the Boston English High School Eagles at Harvard Stadium. This high school football game is one of the oldest Thanksgiving games in the United States.

Harvard women’s hoops start season strong
The 2024 Harvard women’s basketball team leaders come from disparate places like Little Rock, Arkansas, Mansfield, Texas, and central Illinois.

How to get a job in banking without a college degree
Bank teller used to be the industry’s go-to entry level job for anyone without a college degree. While those jobs are now on the decline, new opportunities in banking and finance have grown. And investment in skills-based training has opened up opportunities for high school graduates to move directly into career-track opportunities.

Coils to Locs provides culturally sensitive wigs for those suffering medical hair loss
When Dianne Austin was diagnosed with breast cancer, she never imagined having a hard time securing natural and textured wigs for herself for her medical hair loss in cancer center boutiques.

Gobble gobble! It’s turkey giveaway time
Just in time for Thanksgiving — here is a list of turkey giveaways in the Boston area..

Follow these 4 Black TikTok teachers
Creating a perfect blend of pop-culture references, American history, and an intense love of Black culture, the Emmy-nominated former public school teacher went from the classroom to teaching Black history and anti-racism lessons to millions across the world.

Racial imbalance advisory council reinvigorated
Research by The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston found “poverty segregation by race … is strongly associated with racial test-score gaps.” That is, racial achievement gaps worsen where minority students attend schools with higher percentages of low-income students.

Berklee Hip-Hop Hall of Fame
Iconic rap duo Kid ’n Play (above), along with Boston’s breakdancing ambassadors, the Floor Lords and hip-hop educator and activist Cindy Gibbs were inducted into the Berklee Hip-Hop Hall of Fame at the second annual Hip-Hop Concert on November 13..

BPD serves Thanksgiving meal to seniors
(top) Volunteers and chefs from The Salvation Army Boston Kroc Center and the Boston Police Department prepared and served hundreds of meals to older adults and friends of The Salvation Army.

Black Utopias
On November 13, 2024, the Boston Ujima Project hosted #BlackTrust: Black Utopias, Then & Now, a special edition of the Black Trust Series exploring Black utopian thought and solidarity economies. (left) Dr.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The Ride for Life was held on November 17 as part of the World Day of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives in a road traffic accident. The ride started at the Cambridge Common and ended at the State House..

‘States of Becoming’ at The McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College
Relocation, resettling and assimilation are components of the African diasporic experience that have significantly impacted the artists in “States of Becoming,” an exhibition of contemporary African artists at the McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College.

‘Dahomey’ follows the repatriation of artworks from France to West Africa
For years, art museums and their critics have discussed repatriation. In the art world, repatriation is the act of returning controversially acquired artifacts to their home countries. “Controversially acquired” is really a euphemism for stolen and looted art typically acquired during times of conflict like war and colonization.

Sisters grapple with traumatic legacy of busing in GBH doc ‘Never Cried’
Hampton and Stark were teenagers when they were bused from their home in Roxbury to South Boston High in September 1974. After a long struggle for desegregation, Judge Arthur W. Garrity ruled that Boston Public Schools begin integrating and that Black students, like the two sisters, be transported to predominantly white schools.