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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...
Housing
New efforts have taken aim at specific local landlords, like Smith College, and at state law itself.
Health
Nurses at the Northampton hospital say they're facing “unsafe staffing conditions, uncompetitive wages, and potential hikes to health insurance costs.”
Police
For James Ware, an extremely ill Department of Correction prisoner, a final chance at release after medical parole denial.
Politics
Incumbents were the top two vote-getters of the night. All five candidates backed by the Support Our Schools and Services Political Action Committee also...
City Council
"We realized that genocide is a local issue," said local organizer Eve Glazier.
Politics
Some candidates self-funded, others have dozens of donors from near and far.
Politics
Current Ward 5 Councilor Alex Jarrett isn't running for re-election. Three are seeking to replace him: Vincent “Luke” Rotello IV, David Murphy, and Aline...
Politics
Incumbent Gina-Louise Sciarra faces off against challengers Dan Breindel, Dave Dombrowski, and Jillian Duclos. Two of the candidates will be eliminated in Tuesday's preliminary...
Politics
Incumbent Quaverly Rothenberg faces challengers Laurie Loisel and Ace Tayloe in next week's preliminary election.
Politics
Whalen has launched the latest campaign against Springfield’s influential congressman. The Shoestring asked him about his platform, his chances, and his thoughts on the...