Labor
On May Day, teachers staged “walk-ins," nurses picketed in front of Baystate Medical Center, peace activists protested, and hundreds took to the streets of...
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Education
Despite attempts to boost the state’s education funding, some cities and towns are facing big budget crunches. Local activists have started to fight for...
Education
The Springfield Education Association is asking for pay raises, more sick days, and parental leave. They say they’re organizing so educators feel they have...
Education
Northampton Night Fest aims to celebrate dark skies and join advocates calls for responsible light use.
Community
Protecting your data and digital privacy in a second Trump presidency.
Community
Well over 1,000 demonstrators gathered Saturday in protest of the Trump administration’s assault on the federal government, immigrants, free speech, and much more.
Education
"These revocations are troubling on several levels," UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes said in an email to the campus Friday night.
Police
As police and civilian drone usage climbs despite a lack of clear guidelines and changing rules, authorities, advocates, and amateurs struggle to keep a...
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.
Health
Massachusetts residents and lawmakers are in a state of limbo waiting for updates on proposed federal cuts to Medicaid. They say the effects of...
Environment
Climate change is fueling extreme swings between wet and dry weather worldwide. But as western Mass faces drought and wildfire risks, the Trump administration...
Education
UMass Amherst is on a list of schools the Trump administration has warned of “potential enforcement actions” and UMass Chan Medical School is already...