Benjamin Weber, District 6 city councilor and chair of the Boston City Council Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development, opened a Jan. 14 hearing on docket 0116, a message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend $920,169.70 in state funds for the 1-Stop Career Center. The money is a state line item meant to supplement…
There are three Jamaica Plain locations that you drop off donations for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy winter clothing drive. The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is collecting cold-weather gear for Action for Boston Community Development, a non-profit that supports more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents each year. Please donate a new or lightly-used winter clothing for all ages. Donations are accepted now…
On Nov. 1, the stakes in the federal shutdown escalate to inhumane levels. It’s time for the game of chicken that has gone on for nearly a month in the nation’s capital to end. President Trump and members of Congress need to reach a compromise, which is far from the dirty word it’s made out to be in this polarized…
The Kennedy Center proudly recognizes Aileen Gorman as its Volunteer of the Year. She was also honored as one of ABCD’s 2025 Community Heroes at the celebration on Friday, October 24, at the Westin Copley Place. Aileen’s dedication to Charlestown is inspiring. She has volunteered countless hours supporting families, organizing community events, and helping neighbors whenever there’s a need. “We’re honored to…
They run the companies and nonprofits that take care of our physical health and financial well-being. They build houses, businesses, and communities. They protect our rights, stimulate our brains, clothe us, provide entertainment, and more. They’re the women power players of the Bay State, responsible for thousands of employees and billions in revenue, driving the Massachusetts economy. Meet them in…
Kelly Russell was on the hunt for food to feed herself and her two children. Her first stop on Wednesday, in the last week of October, just days before SNAP benefits were expected to be paused for 1 million Massachusetts residents because of the government shutdown, was to DISH, the food pantry at Bunker Hill Community College, where she studies liberal arts. Through…
Cada año, millones de hogares en Estados Unidos dependen de un programa financiado por el gobierno federal para ayudar a pagar sus facturas de calefacción. Normalmente, los beneficios comienzan el 1 de noviembre, pero debido al cierre del gobierno, no está claro cuándo —o si— esa asistencia estará disponible. El Programa de Asistencia Energética para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos —conocido…
Every year, millions of U.S. households rely on a federally funded program to help pay their home heating bills. While benefits usually kick in on Nov. 1, because of the ongoing government shut down it’s unclear when — or if — that assistance will become available. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — better known as LIHEAP — helps about 6.7…
Every year, millions of U.S. households rely on a federally funded program to help pay their home heating bills. While benefits usually kick in on Nov. 1, because of the ongoing government shut down it’s unclear when — or if — that assistance will become available. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — better known as LIHEAP — helps about 6.7…
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