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The Roxbury YMCA underscores that community health includes body positivity, not just personal fitness

The Roxbury YMCA underscores that community health includes body positivity, not just personal fitness

Ziyu Peng and Isabel Meyers
October 28, 2022
Domenic Espositos Feeling Verdigris features a bronze hooded figure on a wood panel. His work shines light on empathy for those struggling with mental health.

Boston exhibition shines light on mental health in eclectic collection

Jennifer Suryadjaja, Reporter
June 6, 2022
Changemaker: Toy Burton aims to lift the stigma on mental illness and provide resources to Boston’s communities of color

Changemaker: Toy Burton aims to lift the stigma on mental illness and provide resources to Boston’s communities of color

Taylor Blackley, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Leader of Friends of JP Dog Parks and JP resident, Melissa Hamel and her dog, Scout.

Dog owners in Jamaica Plain are raising awareness for the need for more dog parks in Boston

Dakotah Kennedy, Reporter
October 28, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic exposes Boston green space disparity issues

COVID-19 pandemic exposes Boston green space disparity issues

Sharmila Kuthunur, Reporter
September 18, 2020
Nicoletta Longo (center) founder of recovery and wellness group NamaStay Sober.

Changemaker: Niccoletta Longo, founder of NamaStay Sober

Catherine McGloin, Editor-in-chief
April 13, 2020

VR technology used to improve access to mental health treatment

Ruth Hunger, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
Mary Franklin, creator of Trauma Spa, visits City Hall to lobby support for her new venture. Photo by Matt Levin.

Nation’s first “Trauma Spa” seeks support in Boston

Matt Levin
February 3, 2020
BuildBPS, school safety and the 2020 Census were all on the agenda at this weeks Boston City Council meeting in City Hall. Photo by Jordan Erb.

Boston City Council meeting Jan. 29, 2020

Jordan Erb
January 30, 2020
Photo by Scott 97006 via Flickr, CC by 2.0.

Emotional support or service animals: miseducation causes harm that policy alone won’t fix

Courtney Woodman
November 18, 2019
Shuttle buses such as this one from Encore Casino regularly pick up customers from Chinatown and other low-income communities. Photo by Eileen O’Grady.

Chinatown groups grapple with gambling addiction

Eileen O'Grady
November 15, 2019
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