Gov. Maura Healey accused President Trump’s administration of delaying the release of more than $50 million in “critical funds” for lead pipe replacement in Massachusetts, critical cash the governor argued would help remove lead from drinking water.
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Emergency shelter inspections in January turned up cleanliness, pest concerns
An inspection of state-run emergency shelters completed earlier this year after a migrant was arrested in Revere with a rifle and drugs turned up housekeeping concerns, pest issues, and what was first thought to be counterfeit cash, according to records obtained by the Herald.
Greater Lowell Community Foundation opens Discretionary Grants Cycle
LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation opened its 2025 Discretionary Grants Cycle on March 18, offering funding opportunities to improve the quality of life for residents in its 21-community service area.
ICE arrests 370 ‘alien offenders’ in Massachusetts gang sweep that Tom Homan says makes Boston ‘safer’
ICE Boston and federal law enforcement partners report that they took close to 400 “alien offenders” off the streets last week in a sweep border czar Tom Homan said pushes back at sanctuary cities.
UMass Amherst faces Department of Education investigation for ‘violent antisemitic assault’
UMass Amherst is the latest local school that’s being targeted by the feds for alleged antisemitism.
Cambridge City councilor one of the accused brothel buyers: ‘I caused a lot of pain’
A contrite Cambridge city councilor apologized for causing “pain” to his family after being identified as one of the high-profile brothel “johns” accused of paying for sex with hookers in a Boston-area ring busted by the feds.
