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- Steward Health Care to close hospitals in Dorchester and Ayer
Gov. Maura Healey is demanding that Steward finalize deals for its remaining hospitals. The post Steward Health Care to close hospitals in Dorchester and Ayer appeared first on Boston.com.
- Faulkner Hospital nurses also approve 1-day strike
Nurses are demanding equal pay and help to address unsafe staffing and patient safety issues. The post Faulkner Hospital nurses also approve 1-day strike appeared first on Boston.com.
- Breast cancer survival not boosted by double mastectomy, study says
Women who had a mastectomy and kept their other breast did just as well as women who had a double mastectomy, according to the report. The post Breast cancer survival not boosted by double mastectomy, study says appeared first on Boston.com.
Local News
- West Nile Virus Detected In Nine Mosquito Test Samples Across Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury, And West Roxbury
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced that nine mosquito test samples obtained from Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury, and West Roxbury […]
- Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates the Reopening of the BCYF Clougherty Pool
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, elected officials, […]
- (BPRW) Homestead Woman Breaks Leg, Learns She Has a Brain Tumor
(Black PR Wire) Over the past year, Ketty Ledan of Homestead has gotten to know some of Baptist Health’s top neurosurgeons—all because of a broken leg. […]
- BPS Wins Green Fleet Award
July 25, 2024 – Boston Public Schools (BPS) celebrates its recent accolade as the winner of the Green Fleet Award - Large Public Fleet Category at the 2024 […]
- Summer EBT is Now Live!
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) will be rolling out the new Summer EBT benefit from the US Department of Agriculture, thanks to […]
- 10 Black Women in Venture Capital Making an Impact
According to a 2019 Harvard University Kennedy School Women and Public Policy Program report, just 2.4% of the VC industry’s billions went to companies […]
- Traffic Advisory for July 24- July 28 2024
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on […]
- Like Google’s Black Founders Fund, These Global Firms Are Investing in Black Innovators
For far too long, Black-led organizations have faced significant obstacles. They are likelier than other businesses to be shut out of traditional financing […]
- Kai XR: AI and VR Educational Platform Champions Tech in Classrooms
Kai Frazier is a Black educator turned entrepreneur. Motivated by her experience of homelessness as a teen, as well as her time as a teacher, Frazier aims […]
- Mayor Wu Announces Two New Neighborhood Liaisons for Mattapan and East Boston
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Asiah Wotring as the Mattapan Liaison and Roberto Gomez as the […]
Global News
- Netflix’s ‘Supacell’ Reimagines Sickle Cell as A Superpower ft. Rapman & T-Boz | Ryan Cameron Uncensored
What better way to raise sickle cell awareness than to put it on the biggest television streaming platform in the world? Rapman, creator of Netflix’s […]
- LL Cool J Talks ‘The FORCE’ Album | Ryan Cameron Uncensored
One time for LL Cool J coming full “force” with new music after an eleven year hiatus. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. […]
- Ryan Report: Cardi B, Popeyes, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and More!
Get the rundown from Ryan on "Facts Of Life" reboot, Cardi B blasts Popeye's, Flamin' Hot Cheetos inventor sues Frito-Lay, and more! The post Ryan Report: […]
- Sonya Massey’s Killer Had A Work History That It Appears Should Have Kept Him Off Job
Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one. It cost Sonya Massey her life. The post Sonya Massey’s Killer […]
- Not only kafala
On a flight from Kampala to Dubai, I found myself surrounded by lines of young Ugandan
- The Obamas Have Endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris
Mr. Obama’s enthusiastic support of Vice President Harris included the enthusiastic support of former First Lady, Michelle Obama. The post Breaking: The […]
- Purrfect: Halle Berry Celebrates 20th Anniversary of “Catwoman” By Posing Topless With Her Cats
On Tuesday, the Oscar-winning actress took to social media to celebrate the DC Comics film anniversary with a series of photos of herself topless with her […]
- Style Gallery: Go Inside One Of The Swankiest Fashion And Sports Pre-Olympics Celebrations
Style and sports icons gathered at the Foundation Louis Vuitton for a swanky soiree Olympics in Paris on July 25. The dazzling event merged the worlds of […]
- Put Some Respect On Her Name: See How Ashley Allison Gathered Her Fellow CNN Commentator On Air
CNN Commentator Ashley Allison refuses to be intimidated by those who try to speak over her – no matter who they are. The post Put Some Respect On Her Name: […]
- National Scotch Day 2024 Is Here, Celebrate With These Bottles & Cocktails #NationalScotchDay
National Scotch Day is July 27 and we've got a list of cocktails and bottles in our 2024 guide to help folks celebrate. The post National Scotch Day 2024 Is […]