The Trump administration has not distributed more than $400million meant to help low-income Americans pay heating and cooling costs, as the Iranwar drives up energy costs and Senate appropriators demand that the funds be released.The outstanding funds represent roughly 10 percent of the $4.45 billion Congressappropriated for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helpsroughly 6 million households annually. LIHEAP…
‘It has been an incredibly unpredictable year, from both policy changes to funding instability’ When Rickencia Clerveaux McClean’s son was around 18 months old, she noticed he wasn’t speaking the way she expected. He pointed instead of asking. He struggled with food textures. McClean looked ahead at his future in public school with some dread. Fortunately, she said, there was…
For the small kids who attend preschool at a Head Start center in Dorchester, learning happens in a variety of ways. They sound out a cacophony of “buh” sounds as their teacher holds up a letter “B” block. During circle time, their eyes pop with curiosity at a bowl of bean sprouts passed around during a lesson about plants. One child puts…
‘It has been an incredibly unpredictable year, from both policy changes to funding instability’ WHEN Rickencia Clerveaux McClean’s son was around 18 months old, she noticed he wasn’t speaking the way she expected. He pointed instead of asking. He struggled with food textures. McClean looked ahead at his future in public school with some dread. Fortunately, she said, there was an…
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…
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…
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…