By Tiffany Williams - Mike Minogue wanted Massachusetts voters to judge him by his record as a businessman. He campaigned on his experience running corporations, creating jobs, developing medical technology and leading organizations. But what happens when we examine that record beyond the success stories? What happens when we look at the federal investigations, shareholder … Continue reading Mike Minogue’s Business Record Raises Questions That Massachusetts Voters Deserved Answered
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What’s the Tea Tuesday: Jon Fetherston and Joe Sokol Are Asking Questions Maine Cannot Afford to Ignore
By Tiffany Williams - When millions of taxpayer dollars are flowing through government-funded organizations, asking where that money went should be expected. Visiting an agency, examining its records, questioning its operators, and demanding answers from public officials are fundamental parts of investigative journalism. Yet too often, the reporter becomes the target while the questions about … Continue reading What’s the Tea Tuesday: Jon Fetherston and Joe Sokol Are Asking Questions Maine Cannot Afford to Ignore
What’s the Tea Tuesday: The Affordable Housing Crisis
Finding an affordable place to live has become one of the biggest challenges facing families, young professionals, seniors, and even middle-income workers across the country. What was once considered a basic step toward financial stability has become increasingly difficult as housing costs continue to outpace wages in many communities. Whether it's rising rents, escalating home … Continue reading What’s the Tea Tuesday: The Affordable Housing Crisis
Boston Announces Free Summer Meals for Kids at More Than 60 Locations
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday that children and teenagers across Boston can receive free nutritious breakfasts and lunches throughout the summer as part of the City’s Boston Summer Eats program, an initiative designed to help ensure young people continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out … Continue reading Boston Announces Free Summer Meals for Kids at More Than 60 Locations
Gov. Healey’s Layoffs, Starbucks Cashes In, McDonald’s Value Wins, AI Grocery Tech Explodes, and Jarren Duran Buzz
By Tiffany Williams - America’s news, like its coffee, is coming at you strong this Wednesday. Starbucks sells out in China, Wall Street bonuses soar, and Instacart is turning grocery aisles into AI playgrounds. Gen Z is rewriting shopping rules while Massachusetts scrambles after a deadly crash and Gov. Healey flirts with mass layoffs. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Gov. Healey’s Layoffs, Starbucks Cashes In, McDonald’s Value Wins, AI Grocery Tech Explodes, and Jarren Duran Buzz
Unsolved in Ireland: The Vanishing Triangle and the Women Who Disappeared Without a Trace
By Tiffany Williams - Between 1993 and 1998, a stretch of land outside Dublin earned a name that sent chills across Ireland — The Vanishing Triangle. Within five years, at least six women vanished without a trace. All young. All seemingly ordinary. All gone. It began quietly, with a single disappearance. Then another. Then another. … Continue reading Unsolved in Ireland: The Vanishing Triangle and the Women Who Disappeared Without a Trace
What’s Up Wednesday: Federal Government Shutdown With No Offramp In Sight
By Tiffany Williams - The lights went out in Washington just after midnight as the federal government shut down, sending hundreds of thousands of workers home without pay and rattling an already unsteady political landscape. The collapse came after President Donald Trump and congressional leaders failed to reach even a short-term deal to keep the … Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday: Federal Government Shutdown With No Offramp In Sight
What’s the Tea Tuesday: Mass Loses Millions In Public Safety, Minnesota Transgender Athletes Targeted, Pentagon Scraps DEI, Government Shutdown Nears
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey tore into the Trump administration Tuesday after it yanked nearly $7 million in homeland security funding from the state with just days left in the fiscal year. The Department of Homeland Security slashed the state’s federal Homeland Security Grant Program award from $22.2 million to $15.3 million, … Continue reading What’s the Tea Tuesday: Mass Loses Millions In Public Safety, Minnesota Transgender Athletes Targeted, Pentagon Scraps DEI, Government Shutdown Nears
From Paper to Purpose: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s Plan Rewrites Graduation Standards
Massachusetts is rewriting the playbook on what it means to graduate high school. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll rolled out the administration’s new “Vision of a Massachusetts Graduate” at Attleboro High School today—a sweeping framework that redefines a high school diploma as more than a piece of paper. It’s about producing thinkers, … Continue reading From Paper to Purpose: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s Plan Rewrites Graduation Standards
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Resigns, Slams Unilever Over Silencing Brand’s Activism
By Tiffany Williams - Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has walked away from the ice cream empire he helped build nearly half a century ago, blasting parent company Unilever for muzzling the brand’s voice on global issues. In an open letter posted Wednesday by fellow co-founder Ben Cohen, Greenfield called the move “painful” … Continue reading Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Resigns, Slams Unilever Over Silencing Brand’s Activism
Worcester Awards $4.4 Million in Community Preservation Act Pilot Funding for 18 Projects
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER — The City of Worcester announced Wednesday the first round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) Pilot Funding, awarding more than $4.3 million to support 18 projects aimed at enhancing open space, preserving historic resources, and supporting community housing. Of the 18 funded projects, seven fall under the Open Space and … Continue reading Worcester Awards $4.4 Million in Community Preservation Act Pilot Funding for 18 Projects
A New Exhibit Explores The History of Reproductive Rights in New York City
By Tiffany Williams - The debate surrounding reproductive rights in the United States has become increasingly contentious, focusing particularly on the legality and accessibility of abortion. Central to this discussion are key themes of bodily autonomy, fetal viability, and deeply held moral and religious beliefs, which have contributed to a starkly polarized political landscape. Advocates … Continue reading A New Exhibit Explores The History of Reproductive Rights in New York City
What’s Up Wednesday – Governor Phil Murphy Addressing HIV/AIDS In New Jersey
By Tiffany Williams - In his first term as president, President Donald Trump articulated an ambitious and historically bipartisan goal: to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. This initiative aimed to significantly reduce new infections and improve the quality of life for those affected by HIV/AIDS. However, as of the first 30 days … Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday – Governor Phil Murphy Addressing HIV/AIDS In New Jersey
Mancuso’s Restaurant & Bar in Fairfield, Connecticut Closing After 47 Years
By Tiffany Williams - For 47 years Mancuso's Restaurant & Bar in Fairfield, Connecticut has been serving some of the best Italian dishes in Connecticut. But owners Sal and Carmen Mancuso recently announced they're closing the doors one last time on June 9. On Facebook, Sal and Carmen announced their intention to retire saying, "It … Continue reading Mancuso’s Restaurant & Bar in Fairfield, Connecticut Closing After 47 Years