LOCAL NEWS
U.S. census sends forms; $400 billion at stakeLet the count begin. More than 120 million U.S. census forms began arriving last week in mailboxes around the country in the government's once-a-decade population count that will be used to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal aid. More » |
Panel: Schools need more involved parentsAs part of an initiative to include the voices of black parents in the debate over school reform, education activists gathered at the Freedom House last week for a wide-ranging discussion on how best to meet the needs of Boston students. More » |
Job fair showcases summer jobs, urges political actionIt was a school holiday, and one of the first warm days of spring, but hundreds of Boston teens chose to come inside the Bird Street Community Center in Dorchester's Upham's Corner to introduce themselves to employers and find out about summer job opportunities. More » |
Mass. governor supporting renewable energy initiativesIn his first year in office, Gov. Deval Patrick placed a series of high-stakes bets on the state's economic future, from encouraging the development of a renewable energy industry to making a pitch for three destination resort casinos. More » |
Activist encourages people to buy and eat local fishActivist Niaz Dorry wants to talk about fish. While discussions about food have become popular across the country, fish is a frequently neglected topic - and through her work, the Gloucester, Mass. resident hopes to change this. More » |
