More than a third of children in the state's 50 wealthiest communities failed to meet expectations on last spring’s English Language Arts MCAS exam, according to a Globe analysis of test results for grades 3-8. Continue reading →
Milton's zoning referendum next month will be the greatest test yet for the state's MBTA Communities law, which compels cities and towns with access to public transit to draw new zones that allow for more multifamily housing. Continue reading →
The genocide case before the world court is expected to go on for years, but a ruling on interim steps could come within weeks. Sunday marks the 100th day of the war in Gaza. Continue reading →
Whether the odds are stacked against him in a game, or in a toddler’s bedtime routine, the life of a poker entrepreneur takes a lot of luck. Continue reading →
Especially in the dangerous short 10 months until November’s pivotal election, I hope we remember the words attributed to Bertolt Brecht: "Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it." Continue reading →
Migration caused by global warming is estimated to continue to grow in magnitude. The problem is not so much available space as it is resources. Continue reading →
Harvard was rocked by reports of resurgent campus antisemitism, fierce debates over free expression, and plagiarism allegations against former president Claudine Gay. Continue reading →
Rivers are cresting, and high tides crashed over sea walls in coastal towns. Basements have flooded, roads have been closed, and power outages were reported. Continue reading →
The Bruins played past regulation time in all four games of their 1-0-2-1 trip and garnered five of eight points to remain atop the Eastern Conference. Continue reading →
Half-empty office towers, shuttered storefronts, and desolate streets aren’t doing anyone any good. What if the city thought about downtown in entirely new ways? Continue reading →
Ms. Barzman and her husband moved to Europe in the late 1940s rather than be subject to the congressional investigations on their communist affiliations and professional ostracism that overtook her industry. Continue reading →
A TikTok creator, Lynn Yamada Davis brought joy to millions of people with her zany style and cooking tips on her account, Cooking With Lynja, died Jan. 1 at Riverview Medical Center in New Jersey. Continue reading →
“Freedom to Say What I Please” a mini-survey at the Worcester Art Museum, offers a primer on the 93-year-old American artist and activist. Continue reading →
The show's creators have mined the pop canon, blending songs from the likes of Beyoncé, Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, T. Rex, Talking Heads, and the Rolling Stones. Continue reading →
So what if the weather is gray? What better time to linger at afternoon tea, catch a show, roam the city’s legendary (and mostly free) museums, and, of course, enjoy drinks in a cozy pub. Continue reading →
With a lack of housing and ramped-up competition, paying over the asking price is becoming an inescapable reality for many in Greater Boston. Continue reading →
Renters brave enough to park a U-Haul in the snow and lug heavy boxes up icy steps not only face less competition in the market, but have the upper hand when it comes to negotiation. Continue reading →
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