Legacy admissions must go Giving preference to applicants with family members who attended a school perpetuates inequity by Lydia Edwards and Raul Fernandez HARVARD UNIVERSITY has been battling admirably in the courts to preserve academic freedom and precious research dollars in the face of government overreach. At the same time, it has bowed to pressure from the Trump administration […]
DEMONSTRATIONS – OPENINGS – TALKS Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay Sunday, August 24, 20252–2:30 pm Free with Museum admission Conference Room Watch the art of swordplay in action! Learn how swordfighters throughout history used these elegant weapons, and try hefting a reproduction broadsword or rapier to get a feel for what they were […]
Artificial Turf: Bad For The Environment, Human Health? John Chang August 21, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Can you set the record straight about whether artificial turf is actually bad for our health and/or the environment? —Beth R., Summitt, NJ Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to […]
On Monday, July 29th, Governor Healey signed a $58 billion compromise budget for Fiscal Year 2025 which started on July 1. While over 3 weeks late, the budget makes significant investments in transportation for the MBTA and RTAs. Governor Healey The budget appropriates $447 million in funding for the MBTA, a significant increase over FY2024, […]
Don’t let public access TV go dark The decline of cable in favor of streaming services threatens a vital information resource in Massachusetts communities by Caleb Tobin Holbrook’s community access television programming is a key source of information for residents of the town. IN CITIES AND towns across Massachusetts, a quiet but vital institution continues to serve […]
Newport Car Museum to Host Mustang Day, Saturday, Sept. 13 Newport Car Museum to Host Mustang Dayon Saturday, September 13 Clubs as Well as Individual Owners to Participate PORTSMOUTH, R.I.– The Newport Car Museum, located in Portsmouth, R.I., will host a Mustang Day on Saturday, September 13, and has invited all Mustang clubs in New England to attend. Among […]
Back to School Celebration of Rhode Island (Español abajo) Celebrating 26 Years of Giving: 15,000 Backpacks with School Supplies to be Distributed Statewide Free Backpacks Distribution-Saturday, August 23 from 10am-1:00pm or until supply last/ Mochilas Gratis Providence, RI –The Back-to-School Celebration of Rhode Island is proud to announce its 26th Annual Back-to-School Celebration. On Saturday, August 23, […]
ECOTARIUM CELEBRATES 200TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HISTORIC COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY BASH Among the many families attending EcoTarium’s 200th birthday party Saturday, July 19, 2025, was Worcester resident Andrew Tsang, who brought his two children to celebrate. “The Ecotarium is such a gift to our city,” he said as he held his 6-month-old daughter. “Seeing my kids’ excitement as […]
