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April 15 Tax Deadline Quickly Approaching As Residents Consider Extensions

Apr 12, 2026 BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — We are less than a week away from the April 15th deadline to file taxes. Tax season may be the most stressful season of them all. That’s why some locals like Eva say they just haven’t found the time to file their taxes yet. “Haven’t started yet. Should’ve. But I procrastinate with taxes. I hate…

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‘People are struggling.’ Soaring gas prices deepen Massachusetts’ cost-of-living crisis, residents say.

Apr 10, 2026 Soaring gas prices — and inflation in general — are straining the lives of many Massachusetts residents, forcing them to make tough choices on things they might have previously taken for granted, such as visiting a relative, buying a bouquet of flowers for a loved one, or even eating a meal. The spike has worsened what it’s like to…

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Pet Food Pantries in Massachusetts Distribute Millions of Meals as Demand Surges

Apr 10, 2026 Several Massachusetts charities are reporting a surge in demand for pet food assistance programs. These include the Boston Animal Rescue League’s (ARL) Keep Pets SAFE (Supporting Animals and Families Everyday) pantry and MSPCA’s (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) statewide effort. Experts note that many people acquired pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current economic…

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Garrison Raises Eyebrows At Roxbury Candidates Forum

The event was hosted by Action for Boston Community Development, or ABCD, in the Thelma Burns Building in Roxbury. Aisha Washington, deputy director of legislative affairs for ABCD, said the forum was especially important in light of low voter turnout in the preliminary municipal election. “Boston is the biggest city in the commonwealth, and we drive a lot of initiatives…

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