State funding slashes put METCO on shaky ground
The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity Inc., better known as METCO, is facing an uncertain future as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on programs and social services dependent on state funding. More »
Report details budget cuts' impact on kids
State budget cuts are causing crucial services to be reduced or ended for some of the most vulnerable Massachusetts children, at a time when the need for those services is rising, according to a recently released report. More »
Bakery finds Sweet spot in 'New Southie'
Their hair neatly braided in pigtails, Bratz schoolbags strapped to their backs, five-and-a-half-year-old twins Jenna and Colleen Cahill peer at the Barbie cakes in the window of Sweet Tooth bakery as they wait for their school bus in South Boston. More »
BE HEALTHY: Lupus - An unpredictable rocky road
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million to 2 million people in the United States, according to the Lupus Foundation of America. The majority of lupus patients are women who develop the disease between the ages of 15 and 45. Minorities, such as Latinos, African Americans, Asians and Native Americans, are also at a higher risk for developing the disease. If you belong to an at-risk group, it is important to be educated about lupus, its symptoms and treatment options. More »
