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Varied efforts aim to close gaps in care for Black women facing breast cancer

Varied efforts aim to close gaps in care for Black women facing breast cancer

Black women have long faced worse outcomes and higher mortality rates from breast cancer, with ongoing impact from racism within health systems and other barriers that prevent easy access to care.

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November 02, 2024

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Time’s up for MCAS

Time’s up for MCAS

Coming up on the Nov. 5 ballot is a question that will decide whether the longstanding MCAS test will remain a requirement for high school graduation statewide

October 9th, 2024 >

City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses

City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses

The passage of new state legislation last month slated 225 new liquor licenses to hit Boston’s streets in the coming years.

October 9th, 2024 >

MCAS results sink state’s accountability system

MCAS results sink state’s accountability system

Last week, test scores reported to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education missed the mark. The accountability system designed to ensure ever-improving outcomes is falling short.

October 9th, 2024 >

Photojournalist Don West auctions off images from world travels

Photojournalist Don West auctions off images from world travels

Throughout his decades-long career, photojournalist Don West traveled to China, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central America and South America, capturing local life and moments.

October 9th, 2024 >

Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Mental Health Care

Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Mental Health Care

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September 12th, 2024 >

Wellan Montessori School Age 15 Months - Grade 3 Open House

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November 03, 2024

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Ways to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Boston

Ways to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Boston

Monday, Oct. 14 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a celebration of Indigenous culture, history and heritage. Cultural institutions around Boston are celebrating with special programming, free admission and live art-making.

October 9th, 2024 >

Major League Baseball playoffs in full swing

Major League Baseball playoffs in full swing

As of this writing, we find the Major League Baseball playoffs in the divisional round of competition.

October 9th, 2024 >

Businesses urged to hire returning citizens

Businesses urged to hire returning citizens

By all measures, Larry Miller is a business success story. Miller is the former president of the National Basketball Association’s Portland Trailblazers and presently works as the chairman of the advisory board for Jordan Brand, However, Miller has had scraps with the law and served time for his crimes.

October 9th, 2024 >

Banner Around Town

Banner Around Town

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October 10th, 2024 >

Media arts nonprofit The Loop Lab to mark seven years with benefit gala

Media arts nonprofit The Loop Lab to mark seven years with benefit gala

In 2023, Anna Montana had been looking for a third place, a space for social interaction outside of work and home. She was working a part-time job and had found herself bored. That’s when a friend introduced Montana to The Loop Lab, a media arts nonprofit that started in Cambridge but has since expanded to Boston and beyond.

October 10th, 2024 >

Wellan Montessori School Grade 4 - Grade 8 Open House

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November 01, 2024

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Boston Public Health Commission hosts EmpowerHer conference

Boston Public Health Commission hosts EmpowerHer conference

A jam-packed room came together Oct. 4 for the EmpowerHer conference, a health equity conference focused on the health of Black women.

October 10th, 2024 >