To Bostonians experiencing homelessness and hunger, Thanksgiving brings mixed emotions. While people volunteer and donate to service groups and charities more frequently around Thanksgiving, lack of shelter, hunger and isolation remain pressing realities for some. The News talked to three local service organizations about their plans to provide food and a sense of comfort to people in need during the holiday.
One year removed from a winter of record-setting snow totals, blocked streets and broken trains, city officials and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) are preparing for winter early in hopes of avoiding a similar fate.
Matt Cunningham will admit he’s entering a crowded space: there are a lot of dumpling houses in Boston. However, the executive chef of Pink Samurai, an Asian-style venue set to open in Jamaica Plain later this month, believes his restaurant’s open-minded approach will set it apart.
As the Supreme Court of the United States prepares to hear arguments challenging affirmative action, local politicians and universities are adding their voices in support of the practice and the diversity they say it creates on campuses.
Massachusetts legislators are considering joining five other states in legalizing aid in dying, also known as physician-assisted suicide. Last week, lawmakers on Beacon Hill hosted a hearing regarding H1991, a bill that would permit the practice statewide.
A multi-story music building, complete with a public café, innovative theater space and extensive music library, is under construction near the corner of St. Botolph and Gainsborough Streets.
In addition to whole-wheat pizza and soups made with vegetables from local gardens, newly opened Dudley Dough is serving up social justice in Roxbury for customers and employees alike.
A bill under review by the state legislature would expand legal protection against discrimination in public accommodations for transgender individuals. Supporters are calling the potential law a pivotal step toward extending equal protection under the law for all Massachusetts citizens.
Curious explorers will soon be able to virtually navigate the Charles River from the comfort of their homes, thanks to the efforts of a Northeastern University alumnus.
