Thursday, February 5, 2026

MASSACHUSETTS “NATURE FOR ALL” BILL

Amid severe weather, Massachusetts must invest in protecting nature for all As water and temperatures rise, so does need for land and water conservation by David O’Neill, Kris Sarri, Katie Theoharides and Jodi Valenta Savoy Mountain State Forest. (Photo courtesy of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts) Massachusetts is in a new era of severe weather and damaging storms. Flash […]

WORCESTER ART MUSEUM

ON GOING EXHIBITS Asian Art Ongoing Travel around the world through hundreds of years of history with the art of China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and the Islamic world. Spanning much of the first floor, the Asian art galleries tell a multitude of stories through breathtaking jade sculptures, intricate metalworking, centuries of ceramics, and more. […]

TIVERTON FOUR CORNERS – RHODE ISLAND

Four Corners Gallery is a vibrant showcase for art which opened in May 2022. Our wide-ranging selection includes oil, acrylic, pastel, ceramics, jewelry, photography, metalwork,  and collage. We are located in the historic, scenic village of Tiverton Four Corners, a delightful destination for shopping, dining, and appreciating the arts. Our gallery can be found at 3848 Main Road, in the elegant […]

EARTHTALK: URBAN GREEN

NYC Leading The World Away From Fossil Fuels Dora Zhao  January 21, 2026 New York City has banned fossil fuels in new construction buildings and hopes the rest of the world will follow in its pioneering footsteps. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is New York City the first big U.S. city to mandate that all new […]

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM FILM FESTIVAL

The Panorama Queer and Trans International Film Festival returns to the Peabody Essex Museum this January! Panorama showcases the work of emerging queer and trans filmmakers under 30 from across six continents. This community-led project reflects back the experiences of the queer community and shares the future-defining narratives of these remarkable young people. Panorama amplifies […]

STATEWIDE POLL MA PUBLIC EDUCATION

BOSTON – A new statewide poll finds overwhelming support among Massachusetts adults for expanding vocational-technical high school capacity, along with broad backing for school choice options, including the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The poll of 584 Massachusetts residents aged 18 and older finds that support for vocational-technical education is nearly universal: 95.6 percent of respondents […]

PAWTUCKET RECAP HIGHLIGHTS

Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 01/30/2026 Weekly Recap Pawtucket Residents: We’re excited to launch Get Healthy Pawtucket, a new citywide initiative promoting wellness, physical activity, and access to health resources for residents of all ages. Join us for the FREE kickoff event tomorrow, Saturday, January 31st, from 12–2 PM at RI Taekwondo (210 West […]

BOSTON SCIENCE MUSEUM

My Marlene Experience the Boston premiere of My Marlene as the Charles Hayden Planetarium transforms into a cosmic cabaret, blending live performance, music, and full-dome visuals to illuminate the life of Marlene Dietrich—Hollywood legend, anti-fascist rebel, and gender-fluid icon. This February, join us as we present the Boston premiere of My Marlene—brought for the first time ever into the immersive dome of […]