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Amendment to track pharmacy deserts passes

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Amendment to track pharmacy deserts passes
By SAVANNA RUST
Roxbury’s last independent pharmacy worries it’s not enough

Policing vs. prevention: The gulf between two sides of criminal justice debate

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Policing vs. prevention: The gulf between two sides of criminal justice debate
By YAWU MILLER
Former Boston Police Superintendent Eddy Chrispin spent years dealing with people in crisis, first as a social worker, then, for nearly three decades, as a police officer.

NABJ26 is more than just a convention, it’s a news event

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NABJ26 is more than just a convention, it’s a news event
By DONNELL SUGGS
The gathering of thousands of Black journalists from around the country is news within itself. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention landed in Atlanta earlier this week, and though there are panels and parties to attend, there is also news to be made.

Boston’s DA primary race heats up

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Boston’s DA primary race heats up
By MARIANNA MCMURDOCK
In a district attorney race that has been mired by ethical concerns, residents and juvenile justice advocates in Greater Boston search for answers to how candidates’ policies will impact their lives and the lives of loved ones — particularly those impacted by gun violence.

Dominican Parade and Festival

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Dominican Parade and Festival
Parade participants in full regalia celebrate the 40th annual Dominican Festival in Boston..

Boston University promises free tuition for low-income families in new aid expansion

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Boston University promises free tuition for low-income families in new aid expansion
By PHOEBE TRIANT
On Aug. 6, Boston University (BU) announced that beginning with the 2026-27 application year, it will expand financial aid offerings significantly for low- and middle-income families.

Local teen wins gold in ACT-SO competition

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Local teen wins gold in ACT-SO competition
By PHOEBE TRIANT
Demon, who met with Pierre almost every day as the competition progressed, noted that the way he flooded his model was “error-prone,” which was rectified by a computer program that cleaned up his data.

Longtime wealth divide gets even wider.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Longtime wealth divide gets even wider.
Longtime wealth divide gets even wider..

Closing a glaring social and financial chasm in Massachusetts

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The contrast could hardly be starker: White families reported a median net wealth of $549,200 while African American households had only $7,800.

Will The Great Divide Act help or hurt Mass. concertgoers?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By SHAY BOHANNON
While no one questions the need for ticketing reform, consumer advocates are divided over whether the well-intended bill, as written, will protect fans or if it will instead benefit Ticketmaster, the monopoly that controls most ticket sales in Massachusetts.

A stronger future for Nubian Square begins with who tells its story

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By HEANG LY
Growing up Cambodian in Western Massachusetts, my academic success was viewed as an anomaly — an exception to the dominant story told about my refugee community by outsiders, one defined by poverty, truancy, delinquency and academic failure.

IN THE NEWS

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

IN THE NEWS
Following a comprehensive national search, the appointment was announced by Chancellor Melissa Nobles, to whom Bradley-Armstrong will directly report. She succeeds Suzy M. Nelson, who is retiring after a transformative decade of service dedicated to enhancing the campus experience.

New volunteer program provides free food, social support for Brighton seniors

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

New volunteer program provides free food, social support for Brighton seniors
By AVANTI NAMBIAR
Twice a week, trucks overflowing with produce, high-quality proteins, dairy products, dietary staples, prepared foods and even donuts or fresh flowers set up shop at the Commonwealth Elderly building of the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) complex on Fidelis Way in Brighton.

That leg pain may not be aging. It could be PAD

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

That leg pain may not be aging. It could be PAD
By JENNIFER PORTER GORE
Estimates are that more than 7 million to 12 million people in the U.S. live with blockages in the body’s blood vessels, a condition causing chronic pain and, left unaddressed, can lead to amputation.

16th Annual African Festival of Boston

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

16th Annual African Festival of Boston
This past Saturday, the African Festival of Boston celebrated its 16th anniversary. The annual cultural celebration on Boston Common, highlights the rich heritage of the African diaspora, from music and art, to fashion and cuisine..

The Great Elephant Migration

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Great Elephant Migration
A new public art exhibition, “The Great Elephant Migration,” has brought 100 life-size sculptures to the Commonwealth Avenue Mall for a month-long run. Organizers state that the installation, designed by 300 Indigenous artisans from India, promotes human-wildlife coexistence and raises money for international conservation programs.

Dominican Parade and Festival

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Dominican Parade and Festival
Thousands came out for the Dominican community’s 40th annual parade and festival. The festivities started in Hyde Square and ended with a festival and concert in Franklin Park..

Roxbury-born fashion brand reps the neighborhood on a national stage

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Roxbury-born fashion brand reps the neighborhood on a national stage
By CELINA COLBY
Tishani “Nan” James is a proud Roxbury native and she wants everybody to know it. The television producer and fashion designer recently wrapped up a pop-up shop for her clothing brand Madrugada in Downtown Crossing where her latest collection No Grey Area celebrated her hometown.

Artist Isabelle Jean-Louis wants to show a fuller picture of Haiti

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Artist Isabelle Jean-Louis wants to show a fuller picture of Haiti
By CELINA COLBY
Local artist Isabelle Jean-Louis emigrated from Haiti to Boston to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology, but her heart (and her art) has remained tied to the island.

Happy Rice: High-quality sushi meets Seaport’s on-the-go culture

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Happy Rice: High-quality sushi meets Seaport’s on-the-go culture
By CELINA COLBY
At Happy Rice, soon to open in Boston’s Seaport district, the ritual of a high-quality sushi experience meets the fast pace of corporate life. Designed to make sushi a convenient, go-to meal in a busy day, the concept balances local ingredients and innovative recipes with quick serves and a multitude of dining options.

Tata Sharise is in the house — get ready to laugh out loud!

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tata Sharise is in the house — get ready to laugh out loud!
By DEIDRE E. MONTAGUE
Tata Sharise has been seen on Netflix’s “Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” the New York Comedy Festival and is the first Black woman to win Philly’s Funniest. She was also named a New York Comedy Festival Creator and Comic to Watch in 2023 and 2024. Now, she’s coming to Boston.

Local fashion designer featured in Boston’s African Festival for second consecutive year

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Local fashion designer featured in Boston’s African Festival for second consecutive year
By DEIDRE E. MONTAGUE
In 2014, she left an accounting role at Habitat for Humanity to start her fashion design business, Dress With Confidence, where she mixes African prints with modern designs.

Boston Fed report exposes deep wealth disparities as homeowners outpace renters

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Fed report exposes deep wealth disparities as homeowners outpace renters
By MAYA SHAVIT
The project is the first from the Fed to complete picture of family resources, according to officials. The Fed previously released research showing the racial disparities of wealth in its 2015 “Color of Wealth” project. That report notably found U.S.