Investigations
A network of hundreds of cameras, accessible to police at any time for any reason, is concentrated in the city's poorest areas.
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Investigations
A federal directive orders state and local police that partner with the FBI to use common opinions as evidence of terrorist intent.
Economy
One private equity-backed firm recently bought more than 10% of funeral homes in western Mass, where corporate consolidators now own a quarter of mortuaries...
Environment
A proposal for a wood-burning power plant may now move forward despite over a decade of community opposition, thanks to what activists are calling...
Health
The Shoestring and NEPM previously reported on a dubious claim in marketing emails sent to local police departments. Now, the company has settled with...
Investigations
The state’s last prison health care contract brought despair and congressional scrutiny. Our investigation indicates that the new vendor is off to a troubling...
Education
After a decade of receivership, members of the Holyoke Teachers Association feel the state’s exit plan comes up short of justice for the predominantly...
Investigations
Two former campaign staffers of the failed Yes on 4 ballot initiative in Massachusetts have filed complaints with the state Office of Campaign and...
Investigations
Militant groups have targeted local Palestine-solidarity activists — part of what they say is an intimidation campaign to silence them.
Investigations
Police seized over 30 luxury cars from an alleged drug trafficker in New Salem. After auctioning many of the cars, they’ve been busy spending...
Investigations
Northampton settled Eric Matlock’s civil rights lawsuit for $100,000. That’s not the only payout the city has made in recent years.
Education
Schools in Agawam, West Springfield, Springfield, and other western Mass cities have some of the highest exposure to toxic air hazards in the state,...