City’s Live Long and Well Agenda awards $5M in grants
The $5 million, the first of two bundles of money being invested by the Atrius Health Equity Foundation through the city’s agenda, is slated to go to four coalitions.

Mass. legislators tackle housing access bills
In a five-hour-long hearing before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, legislators heard from advocates speaking in support and opposition to the rent control bill, as well as other pieces of proposed legislation that...

Benjamin sale moves forward
A pending sale of the Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center took a step forward July 31 when Suffolk County Superior Court approved a suggestion by the facility’s receiver to sell ownership and operations to Allaire Health Service, a New-Jersey-based, for-profit operator of long-term care facilities.

The Hotel Oloffson and the fires consuming Haiti
Throughout the political unrest that has long gripped Haiti, one of the few islands of relative calm was the Hotel Oloffson, an ornate gingerbread mansion that hosted generations of tourists, journalists, celebrities, foreign-aid workers and diplomats.

Initiative aims to boost reading skills of underserved elementary school students
A Literations volunteer smiles alongside her student during a one-on-one tutoring session designed to boost early reading skills. The nonprofit trains community members to deliver high-dosage literacy support in under-resourced schools and after-school programs.

Pop-up restaurant run by high school teens dishes out top-notch food
Under the mentorship of the nonprofit organization Future Chefs, these teens have worked hard to serve out some incredible food, while also making an impact in the community. Future Chefs aims to help high school students learn and develop both culinary and essential life skills, supporting their development along the way.

“Starving our children to death is an evil war strategy.“
“Starving our children to death is an evil war strategy.“.

Stop the Israeli Army’s slow motion genocide in Gaza
The time is long past for a cessation of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, which has turned from a war against Hamas into a war against civilians. Israel had every right to launch attacks against Hamas after its commandos swarmed across the border and murdered over 1,200 Israelis and took over 250 hostages on Oct.

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Karl-Henry Francois joined Eastern Bank in June as senior vice president and commercial banking relationship manager. He has over 20 years of experience in banking and 18 years of experience delivering a broad range of lending solutions for middle market commercial businesses.

Democratic mayors can show our party how to win working class voters again
A common Republican talking point is that Democrats can’t be trusted to manage major cities. Donald Trump and his Republican allies can barely hide their disdain for Democrats of color leading America’s largest cities. They deride these mayors as “DEI” hires who want lawlessness and crime to run rampant while their cities decline.

The endangerment is us
I was there in 2009, when the Environmental Protection Agency issued a formal declaration grounded in science, shaped by decades of research, and echoed by communities who’d been breathing injustice for generations. It’s called the Endangerment Finding.

Mandatory broker’s fees are now banned. Here’s what to expect
Effective August 1, renters looking to secure housing in Massachusetts no longer have to pay a mandatory broker’s fee unless they choose to hire one acting on their behalf. For brokers, leasing agents and landlords, it means a new way of doing business.

AI in the newsroom: A new era or a leap of faith?
In a world saturated with information, the newsroom has long been a bastion of human-led inquiry, a place where dedicated journalists sift through the noise to bring clarity and context. Yet, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought a new, powerful and often controversial player into this hallowed space.

Cultivating culture keeps us caught up, connected, and aligned
Ed Sullivan, host of the show that championed Black artists in the mid- 1950s to 1971, commented, “The fight for freedom is the fight for brotherhood. … This is a great crusade for brotherhood. The hope for a shattered world.

Boston Lions Track Club has two All-Americans
The names of 7-year-old Legacy Lewis and 10-year-old Trinity Franklin are among the prestigious All-American track and field listings following their recent strong showings at this year’s United States of America Track and Field (USATF) Junior...

2025 Football Hall of Fame inductees
On August 2, the names of Eric Allen, Jared Allen (no relation), Sterling Sharpe and Antonio Gates were announced as the 2025 inductees into the Professional Football Hall of Fame.

She fixes bikes — and breaks barriers along the way
For Nerline “Lina” Moise, building her business was a complete accident. She was often repairing bicycles for family and friends when they suggested that she offer her services to community members across the city who were too busy to make it to the repair shop.

New brief warns industrial policy rollbacks threaten Black workers’ economic mobility
A new 16-page issue brief by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns that federal industrial policy investments aimed at advancing economic opportunity for Black communities are under threat, as the Trump administration eliminates key diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) provisions and slows the disbursement of funding.

Don’t miss Dorchester’s Neighborhood Summer Block Party, Aug. 9
“We fell in love with our neighbors and the neighborhood in general. It was very diverse [with] really smart, wonderful, interesting people, and they knew each other because we had to know each other because it just kept the neighborhood safer,” she said.

Latino-owned Roundhead Brewing hits the road with a traveling beer garden this summer
At Roundhead Brewing, the first Latino-owned brewery in Massachusetts located in Hyde Park, it’s all about beer and community. Owners Luis Espinoza and Craig Panzer wanted to create a space where family and friends could gather over delicious food and a cold brew.

Boch Center City Spotlights Teen Leadership Program
On a piping hot Wednesday in July, 39 Boston teens clad in matching red T-shirts took to the city streets for a series of high-energy flash mob dance performances. This choreographed performance wasn’t just for fun; it was a crucial part of their summer job.

‘The Wiz’ brings the magic of Oz back to Boston
Alan Mingo Jr. first fell in love with “The Wiz” while watching the 1978 film adaptation, a favorite of his mother’s, singing along with Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Thirty-five years later, Mingo has become the preeminent representation of The Wizard and is paving the way for a whole new generation of theater lovers.

Take in four hours of jazz at the Eustis Estate
The third annual David Chesnut Jazz Festival is a few days away. On Saturday, August 9, the four-hour festival at the Eustis Estate at 1424 Canton Avenue in Milton will showcase local and national talent for a highly eclectic afternoon and early evening of music.