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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…
‘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…
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…
ABCD Offering Free Tax Prep Help for Eligible Residents
The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents who earned $69,000 or less in 2025 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment at one of its 12 neighborhood sites by calling 617-348-6329 or visiting bostonabcd.org/tax. “We are proud to be a longstanding partner…
The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner: residents who earned up to $69,000 last year are eligible for free tax preparation services
Pay off debt, add to your savings with a lump-sum tax return payment (BOSTON, MA) – The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents who earned $69,000 or less in 2025 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment at one its 12 neighborhood…
The ‘Quin House Impact Fund awarded over $1m in grants to nonprofits in 2025
The ‘Quin House Impact Fund in Boston announced more than $1 million in grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts in 2025, thanks to member giving. ‘Quin House members are critical to the nonprofit nomination process with 220 submissions in 2025. The ‘Quin House Impact Fund serves as a financial resource for local philanthropic organizations that are making…