Some have called her a moderate in the race, a candidate looking to corral some of the base of voters loyal to former mayor Marty Walsh, her Dorchester neighbor growing […]
Annissa Essaibi George: A ‘Boston girl’ shaped by immigrant roots
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In progressive field, Essaibi George stands outÂ
IN THE WORLD of Twitter and activist Boston, the unfolding contest for mayor looks like a battle to be crowned the undisputed progressive champion ready to lead the city in […]
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In progressive field, Essaibi George stands out
In the world of Twitter and activist Boston, the unfolding contest for mayor looks like a battle to be crowned the undisputed progressive champion ready to lead the city in […]
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White says he told Walsh about domestic violence allegationsÂ
ADDING AN EXPLOSIVE new chapter to the leadership crisis in the Boston Police Department, embattled Commissioner Dennis White said in a videotaped affidavit that he told then-Mayor Marty Walsh about […]
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Proposed Peabody gas plant, now on hold, makes sense
IT SHOULD COME as no surprise that people have questions and concerns when one of the leaders in clean energy in Massachusetts proposes building a new gas-fired power plant in […]
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Partnering up on the campaign trail
RUNNING FOR OFFICE tends to be an every-man-for-himself type of pursuit, but candidates in two recent municipal elections found success by partnering up on the campaign trail. In campaigns in […]
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Lawmakers, in split with Baker, seek control of $5.28b
THE MONEY is in the bank – and the Massachusetts Legislature is seeking control of it.  Massachusetts state government has now received $5.286 billion from the federal government through the American […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
SJC justices skeptical of requiring more COVID testing in jails
SEVERAL JUSTICES of the Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical of claims that county jails are showing deliberate indifference to prisoners by failing to provide regular COVID-19 testing and, in some cases, appropriate videoconferencing opportunities. Justice […]
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Essaibi George vies for mayor as ‘Boston girl’ with immigrant roots
Some have called her a moderate in the race, a candidate looking to corral some of the base of voters loyal to former mayor Marty Walsh, her Dorchester neighbor growing […]
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Essaibi George vies for mayor as ‘Boston girl’ with immigrant roots
Some have called her a moderate in the race, a candidate looking to corral some of the base of voters loyal to former mayor Marty Walsh, her Dorchester neighbor growing […]
Posted inPolitics
Essaibi George vies for mayor as ‘Boston girl’ with immigrant roots
SOME HAVE CALLED her a moderate in the race, a candidate looking to corral some of the base of voters loyal to former mayor Marty Walsh, her Dorchester neighbor growing […]
Posted inHealth Care
For pediatric mental health patients, days stuck in the ER
JILL CUMMINGS’ SON is a smart, loving 13-year-old with serious impulse control problems and mental health diagnoses that include ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder. The West Boylston teen, who is […]
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Number of homeschoolers more than doubles
THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS being homeschooled more than doubled this year, as families feared the impact of COVID-19 and many schools switched to remote learning. According to new numbers released by the […]
Posted inOpinion
Why we refused to proctor MCAS this year
LAST WEEK, public schools across Massachusetts administered MCAS tests to hundreds of thousands of pandemic-weary students, many of whom only recently returned to the classroom after an unimaginably challenging year. […]
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Setting a baseline for the racial divide
ELIMINATING THE VAST, longstanding racial disparities between Blacks and Latinos and Whites when it comes to jobs, education, wealth, healthcare, incarceration and more isn’t just a matter of moral urgency […]
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Baker: I forgot about Walsh interview
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER said Friday he “forgot” he had spoken with former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Superintendent Bennett Walsh before naming him to the post, and expressed interest in taking action […]
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HIV cases spiking among Boston homeless
HEALTH OFFICIALS have identified a growing cluster of 134 HIV cases primarily among homeless people who inject drugs in the Boston area, a worrying sign for health officials who several […]
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Pandemic ravages community hospital finances
Twenty people lost their jobs this week at Lawrence General Hospital, as the hospital slashed its staffing budget by $6 million and eliminated 56 positions, though many were vacant. Hospital […]
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Pandemic ravages community hospital finances
TWENTY PEOPLE lost their jobs this week at Lawrence General Hospital, as the hospital slashed its staffing budget by $6 million and eliminated 56 positions, though many were vacant. Hospital […]
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Senate passes spending plan unanimously
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE SENATE UNANIMOUSLY passed a $47.7 billion budget for next year after three days of debate over how best to invest state resources as Massachusetts looks […]
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Five priorities for Boston’s waterfront
THE LANDSCAPE of the upcoming Boston mayoral race makes it abundantly clear that the city’s biggest priorities—housing, education, economic opportunity—will be considered through a new lens, one more reflective of […]
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Appeals Court rejects White petition, clearing way for Janey to fire him
A STATE APPEALS COURT judge on Thursday afternoon turned down Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White’s effort to block the city from proceeding with efforts to fire him because of allegations […]
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Mayflower Wind strikes Brayton Point deal
MAYFLOWER WIND, which is planning to bring ashore on Cape Cod the electricity generated by its first wind farm, said on Thursday that it intends to shift the landing point […]
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Ambassador Claire Cronin? Join the club.Â
A REPORT THAT state Rep. Claire Cronin is poised to be named US ambassador to Ireland had the state’s political world buzzing on Wednesday. While there was plenty of chatter […]