Roxbury – The Scope

Mapping Transformation: How Changing Neighborhood Identities Affect Civic Life

June 19, 2020

Dorchester and Roxbury do not have many air conditioned public spaces where residents can cool off during heat waves.

Boston Neighborhoods Impacted by Urban Heat

May 14, 2020

A summer heatwave could hurt Boston neighborhoods already suffering from COVID-19

May 14, 2020

More than 17,000 requests for needle pick-ups since 2015: Boston neighborhoods most affected by the opioid crisis

February 26, 2020

For the food insecure, dietary restrictions pose an additional challenge

January 19, 2020

Play Reading Book Club members pass the maraca around the room and discuss the play, their reactions and hopes for the sessions. Photo courtesy of Play Reading Book Club coordinator Katelyn Burke.

Book club brings theater to all audiences and makes arts more inclusive

December 18, 2019

Lisa Owens, executive director of City Life/Vida Urbana spoke at the meeting last week. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

Boston People’s Plan Assembly to protest Suffolk Downs development

December 12, 2019

Boston students face food insecurity over the holidays

December 12, 2019

Monica Cannon-Grant outside her home. Photo by Lex Weaver.

Changemaker: Monica Cannon-Grant, the Black activist holding Boston officials accountable

November 14, 2019

Map, built via Tableau by staff writer Jordan Erb using data from the provided by the Boston Election Department, shows which areas had the greatest levels of support for renaming Dudley Square.

Boston voters reject renaming of Dudley Square

November 13, 2019

George and Barbara Sawin own Davis and Sawin Florist in West Roxbury. Photo by Jordan Erb.

Changemakers: Florists George and Barbara Sawin on being good neighbors

November 13, 2019

Boston City Council probes maternal health disparities

Eileen O'Grady

November 12, 2019

City councilors are considering expanding doula services in Boston as a way to close health disparity gaps for black mothers, and experts say it could be an achievable way for the city to make a significant public health impact. At ...