Boston’s 2,800 natural gas street lights, which populate the neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Bay Village, are a historic part of the city. These traditional lights, however, may not stay gas-fueled...
On a sunny February weekend in Somerville’s historic Armory building, the Winter Farmers Market is in full swing. Every Saturday from November to April, the community gathers here to stock up on food...
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As immigration to Boston increases, the need for medical interpreters intensifies.
"There's a growing need at this time in Boston right now," said Lisa Morris,...
When Lisbeth Martinez, a second-year student at Northeastern University, struggled to find a therapist in Boston, she turned to mental health apps as an alternative, but found that they didn't do enough...
New guidance regarding pediatric obesity and its lasting effects on mental and physical health could have an impact on the quality of life of children across the country.
On Jan. 9, the American...
Nutrition is important, but could food actually serve as medicine for people with chronic illnesses? Community Servings, a nonprofit organization located in Jamaica Plain, thinks it can.
Community...
"There is an overall general sentiment of fear,” said Quincy City Councilor Nina Liang. “As an AAPI resident here in the city, just in general, there's been a lot of animosity towards the...
Scientists fear too much damage has already been done by the impact of climate change, and there’s no turning back: “zombie” viruses are coming back to life.
The Earth’s climate has...
Boston is almost halfway through a two-year pilot program that made the Route 23 and 29 buses free, and advocates and riders alike have lauded the program. Some are now calling for more lines to become...
Spotlights of pink and white illuminated the walls of the Institute of Contemporary Art, or ICA, Seaport Studio. They shined on the soon-to-be-placed artwork from teens throughout the Greater Boston area....
When teachers send out student supply lists at the end of each summer, they ask for pencils and paper, but kids need more than just academic supplies to attend school.
In locations like Boston, where...
As Eversource makes progress on the construction of a controversial Eagle Hill substation, tension surrounding the project is growing, and so is police presence. In response, on the morning of Jan. 25,...
