12 Feb, 2025

Narcan at MBTA stations: Here’s how this new program will work, and when it starts

Health A Harvard student group proposed placing naloxone kits at Red Line stations. It was then approved in the state budget. BOSTON, MA – 8/24/2023 The Red Line train departs from Savin Hill on Thursday. Erin Clark/Globe As overdoses surge in Massachusetts and across the country, a group of Harvard students are partnering with the […]

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Wu announces program to slash Bluebikes prices by more than half for residents

Local News Boston residents who have not had a Bluebikes membership in the last three years can get a deep discount through a new pilot program. A Bluebikes station in Mattapan Square. Lane Turner/Boston Globe Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new pilot program Thursday that will enable residents to access Bluebikes for less than […]

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Healey administration changes state Child Care Financial Assistance program policies to increase accessibility

Politics The changes largely work to increase efficiency within state agencies and remove barriers that prevent families from accessing child care financial assistance programs. Harvey (right) leans in to get a closer look at a card with an emotion written on it as his teacher talks him through what that emotion means at the Nurtury […]

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Boston College suspends swimming and diving program after school determines hazing took place

College Sports JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF By Associated Press September 20, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Boston College says its men’s and women’s swimming and diving program has been placed on indefinite suspension after university administrators determined hazing had taken place within the program. The school released a one-paragraph statement on Wednesday and didn’t provide any further […]

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N.H. high school cheerleading program shut down due to alleged ‘bullying, harassment, and discrimination’ culture

Schools Londonderry Superintendent Daniel Black said in a letter to families that the “extremely concerning allegations” are against students, coaches, and parents. Londonderry’s high school cheerleading program has been suspended due to bullying and harassment allegations. Londonderry Public Schools A New Hampshire high school’s cheerleading program has been shut down due to allegations of bullying […]

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