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By WILL DEMPSEY

The city of Worcester’s recent decision to give sanctuary city status for the transgender community, while largely symbolic, is critically important. Following Northampton’s designation late last year, it represents a local government’s commitment to standing with and protecting the transgender community. This is especially vital in a time when transgender individuals face increasing threats to their safety.

In “Hampshire County sheriff: Not heeding ICE detainer requests is the law” [Dec. 18], Sheriff Patrick Cahillane underestimates his office’s authority to protect immigrants from federal immigration enforcement under the impending Trump...

In recent years, independent pharmacies in Massachusetts and around the country have closed up shop at alarming rates, leading to pharmacy deserts in too many areas around our state. As the health care system becomes increasingly consolidated, it’s...

By LUZ AREVALO and ANGELA DIVARIS

 The Massachusetts Department of Revenue announced a tax amnesty program that will run from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30, 2024. The program will forgive penalties for some taxpayers who are able to pay in full their tax balances and interest.When the Legislature...

Women-owned small businesses are a cornerstone of the Massachusetts economy, contributing to job creation, innovation and overall economic growth. October is National Women’s Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the lasting impact of...

By JIMMY GOLEN

BOSTON (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 83.Major League...

As an organization that represents employers across Massachusetts, we are deeply concerned about ballot Question 2, which would remove the requirement that students pass the 10th grade MCAS assessment to earn their diplomas. Lowering our educational...

National Nonprofit Day was celebrated just a few weeks ago on Aug. 17. Many people chose to acknowledge the day by volunteering at their favorite nonprofit or donating to an organization in their area. If you are looking for a unique way to contribute...

Artists and advocates started the #ARTSTAYSHERE Coalition to prevent artist displacement across Massachusetts, which had totalled over 2 million square feet of arts/music/cultural space lost. Since then, we’ve fostered collaborative custom solutions...

By MICHAEL CASEY

DEDHAM — A judge declared a mistrial Monday after jurors deadlocked in the case of Karen Read, a woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend by striking him with her SUV and leaving him in a snowstorm, a case that drew outsize...

The service and sacrifice of all our veterans should be fully recognized, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. The Veterans’ Bonus Division of the Office of the State Treasurer is proud to support all our state’s...

By JOHN STIFLER

BOSTON — On a clear day, a bit warm but with no headwind to impede any runner’s efforts, Brad Mish of Hadley and Elianna Shwayder of Northampton led three dozen Valley runners from Hopkinton to Copley Square in Monday’s 128th running of the Boston...

By WILLIAM LAMBERS

 In 1946, running legend Johnny Kelley, upon finishing second to Stylianos Kyriakides in the Boston Marathon, remarked “How can you beat a guy like that? He wasn’t running for himself. He was doing it for his country.”Stylianos Kyriakides was from...

National Financial Literacy month is recognized in April, but personal financial literacy (PFL) education should have a place in Massachusetts schools throughout the year. When thinking about building a more equitable future for our children,...

Investing in our veterans is the mission of the State Treasurer’s Veterans’ Bonus Division. During Invest in Veterans Week, we recognize aspiring and established veteran business owners and look to assist all service members in achieving economic...

By BERA DUNAU

NORTHAMPTON — Prosecutors are appealing a judge’s decision to vacate the 2019 rape conviction of a former University of Massachusetts football player and grant him a new trial.Kareem Patrick Kwegor Amara, 26, was convicted of three counts of rape in...

By GWYNETH BURNS

BOSTON – Wealthy philanthropists from around the country are teaming up to carry the burden of financial support for Question 2, the Massachusetts ranked-choice voting ballot initiative, citing it as an important political reform.Amid growing...

By MATT MURPHY

BOSTON – When Stanley Rosenberg left Beacon Hill in the spring of 2018 under less than desirable circumstances, no one could say for sure if or when the Amherst Democrat might resurface after a career spent in public service.But Rosenberg, who once...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

WILLIAMSBURG — Attorney General Maura Healey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a Pennsylvania developer alleging “irreparable harm” caused by polluting of the West Branch Mill River and damage to more than two acres of protected wetlands.The lawsuit...

By LILLIAN ILSLEY-GREENE

BOSTON — Massachusetts could become the first state in New England to ban non-consensual pelvic examinations on women under anesthesia as outlined in bills filed by state Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, and state Rep. Mindy Domb, D-Amherst.Pelvic...

By SARAH GARDNER

NORTHAMPTON — No community in Hampshire or Franklin counties would be allowed to ban recreational marijuana facilities without an affirmative vote by referendum.A bill approved by the Legislature last week and awaiting Gov. Charlie Baker’s signature...