Advocates flocked to the State House, July 29, amid a renewed push to eliminate the statewide ban that prohibits cities and towns in Massachusetts from creating local rent control measures.

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.

Boston will soon channel $5 million into local coalitions working to tackle longstanding health disparities that have contributed to shorter life spans in parts of the city.

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.

Success is self-reinforcing at the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge. Principal Sherley Bretous said, “If I knew what the secret sauce was” then “I would give it to the whole world for free.

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.

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.

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 Junior National Olympic Games in Savannah, Ga., July 21 to 27, and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic  Games in Houston, Texas, July 28 to August 2.

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. 

At Roundhead Brewing, the first Latino-owned brewery in Massachusetts located in Hyde Park, it’s all about beer and community. Now they’re bringing that spirit to the rest of the city with a summer-wide traveling beer garden popping up around Boston.

On Saturday, August 9, the four-hour David Chesnut Jazz 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.