LOCAL NEWS

Butler Roland Wilson: Humanitarian and Civil Rights advocate

For more than 50 years, Butler Roland Wilson dedicated his time and talent to combating racial discrimination on behalf of African Americans in Massachusetts. More »

BeanTown Jazz Festival to celebrate female artists

This Thursday through Saturday, accomplished performers and instrumentalists from near and far will converge on Columbus Ave for the 12th annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival. More »

Landmark Dudley Square fitness center to close

After nearly 20 years providing fitness, health and wellness services in Boston's urban community, owner Brandy Cruthird has announced that Body By Brandy Fitness Center and Body By Brandy 4 Kidz will close its Dudley Square headquarters at the end of October. More »

Splash! introduces urban youth to water-based jobs

Fifty percent of current positions within the water-based profession will be vacated over the next five to 10 years due to retirement, said James Lambert, project manager of corporate and community education at Roxbury Community College (RCC). More »

State awards grant to Mattapan Family Center

Center prepares to meet high demand for GED, ESOL programs; residents seek education as pathway to economic opportunity. More »