A top official at Boston Children’s Hospital said vaccine-related contracts between the medical facility and multiple federal agencies have “stopped” amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal funding that do not align with his policy views.
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Healey reduces shelter capacity to 5,800 families, releases new background check rules
Gov. Maura Healey reduced the cap on the number of families allowed in the state-run shelter system by 1,700 and released regulations that require applicants to the program to consent to a local criminal background check or be barred from receiving benefits.
UMass Chan rescinds graduate admission offers, implements hiring freeze: ‘Unavoidable period of uncertainty’
UMass Chan rescinds graduate admission offers, implements hiring freeze: ‘Unavoidable period of uncertainty’
Stages: A round-up of shows and music for all ages and tastes is on this week
Lots is going on in the Stages world this week, and here are a few that stand out. But if you’re anxious to get out and about, and your favorite venue isn’t mentioned, check the website to find out what’s in store.
Eye on Art: ‘PANORAMA’ reception is Saturday and showcases works of over 40 artists at ALL Gallery
The Arts League of Lowell (ALL) presents its spring show PANORAMA: Cityscape, Landscape, Seascape in the ALL Arts Gallery at 307 Market St.
Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have earlier start, beefed-up security
“It was not as well behaved in the past last year, particularly driven by young intoxicated people in general and the fighting associated with it and we’re just not going to tolerate that this year,” Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said.
