Education
In Northampton, Amherst, and Greenfield, increasing public education budgets became a central issue in Tuesday’s elections — but not all candidates who ran on...
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Politics
With over a dozen City Council candidates and a new political action committee, Northamptonites have spent big on municipal races this year.
Education
Six candidates are running for three seats after a year of contentious discussions over the school district's budget.
City Council
Marianne Labarge, an incumbent of 26 years, will face challenger Chris Stratton in next week's election.
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...
Community
The symbolic trial saw over 150 participants present evidence and vote to convict local institutions for financial and academic ties to the Gaza genocide...
Community
The social media giant promoted Open Mosque Day to bigoted site users as local experts warn Islamophobia is on the rise in Massachusetts.
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...
City Council
One-term incumbent Debby Pastrich-Klemer faces a challenge from Al Simon, a former town councilor in Windsor, Connecticut.
Community
Law enforcement agents discussed targeted youth recruiting efforts at the "Fall Public Safety Festival."
City Council
Incumbent Rachel Maiore faces challenger Susan Timberlake on November's general election ballot.
Politics
A veteran of local Palestine-solidarity and school funding campaigns, Jill Brevik spoke with The Shoestring about the leap from grassroots to electoral organizing.