Category: Local News
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
Multnomah County Seeks $1.75 Million for Mental Health Initiative
Multnomah County Commissioner Meghan Moyer is requesting $1.75 million from the state to establish a task force aimed at connecting…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
The Ongoing Struggle with Gun Violence: A Family’s Harrowing Experience
In the nightmare, Jeff Beck is pulling up again at the scene of his son’s shooting last month. The first…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
New Data Reveals Alarming Rise in Homelessness in Multnomah County
Recent data released by Multnomah County officials paints a distressing picture of homelessness in the region, highlighting that as of…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Federal Judge Dismisses Contempt Ruling Against ICE Agent Amid Controversy in Boston
A federal judge has dismissed a contempt ruling against a federal immigration agent who arrested a man in the middle…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Cambridge Kiosk Advisory Committee Hosts Public Meeting to Shape Future of Harvard Square Kiosk
The Cambridge Kiosk Advisory Committee convened its first public meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on the future of the Harvard…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Massachusetts Cultural Council Awards $3.57 Million in Grants to Performing Arts Centers
Berkshire County — On Monday, April 14, the Massachusetts Cultural Council announced that $3.57 million in grants have been awarded…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
The Enduring Popularity of Italian Cuisine in Boston
In Boston, Italian food has established itself as an enduring favorite among locals. People wait in line for a seat…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
MBTA Adjusts Lynn Ferry Schedule to Protect Right Whales
The MBTA has temporarily altered the Lynn ferry service schedule due to the presence of right whales in Broad Sound,…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah Named Boston’s Next Poet Laureate
Boston has selected Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah as its next poet laureate, a role designed to lead public poetry programs and inspire…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Boston Calling Festival Returns with an Exciting Culinary Lineup
Boston Calling returns for its 11th year over Memorial Day Weekend at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston. While the…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Boston’s ‘Happy Hour’ Martini Craze: A Clever Workaround to Strict Laws
The ‘happy hour’ martini has a chokehold over Boston right now. Bar crowds are flocking to spots like Petula’s and…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
Rising Median Home Prices Across Boston Suburbs Highlight Community Appeal
As the housing market in Boston and its suburbs continues to climb, many communities are showcasing their unique charms while…