Expanded free summer meal program benefits Fall River, New Bedford kids

Children and teens across Massachusetts can expect expanded access to free summer meals, thanks to $535,000 in new state ...

Children found dead in Mass. home remembered for ‘the way they helped each other’

Their father, Sam MacAusland, spoke at the funeral, describing Ella and Kai as kids who had their own distinct personalities.

Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districts

A lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally ...
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Spare Time Entertainment offers free summer bowling program for kids in Northampton

Spare Time Entertainment has launched a free summer bowling program for children in the Northampton area through a ...

Sex abuse survivors from Miss Hall's School share their story, push for legislation to protect children

Two survivors who attended Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield are pushing to close a loophole in Massachusetts that they say ...

Massachusetts program will offer down payment help for first-time homebuyers. Here's who is eligible.

Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will now be eligible for government down payment assistance.
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Outreach programs advance eye care for kids with Down syndrome in low-income regions

A recent study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital evaluated the societal supports available to patients ...

Eight children mourned at mass funeral that captured national attention

A funeral for eight children killed in a mass shooting drew hundreds of mourners, including former congresswoman Gabby ...

Over 1,400 ‘devastating’ cuts to school positions proposed across Massachusetts, teachers warn

Budget constraints are set to hit Massachusetts schools and educators hard in the coming year, with teachers warning well ...

“Mangionistas” With NYC Press Passes Defend "Heroic Violence" Outside Courtroom, Say Brian Thompson’s Kids “Better Off Without Him”

The New York Times reported that the mayor's office is reviewing its press credentialing process after three fangirls of ...

Big smiles and bigger hearts: These are the 8 children killed in the Shreveport mass shooting

As their mothers – who were injured in the attack – recover, the eight children who were killed are being remembered for their vibrant spirits and love for life.