Jim Morelli
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Boston, MA, United States
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‘Broken Promises, Broken Trains’: No rally, but plenty of complaints about the MBTA
It was billed as the ‘Broken Promises, Broken Trains’ rally -- and its purpose was to put a spotlight on issues that seem to overshadow the MBTA. But, at the eleventh hour, organizers inexplicably cancelled the event -- despite indications on social media that many planned to attend. → Read More
Mobile sports betting debuts Friday
It’s a day Matt Kalish has been waiting a dozen years for: the legalization of mobile sports betting in Massachusetts. → Read More
Four Mass. nursing homes dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Windsor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility, operated by Integritus Healthcare of Pittsfield. Since February 21, 75 residents have come down with Covid-19, as well as 20 staff members. Five of the infected residents did not survive. → Read More
St. Patrick’s Parade organizers preparing for Neo-Nazi group
Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to attend the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which usually draws tourists from around the world. What some elected leaders hope the parade won’t draw: members of The Nationalist Social Club, or NSC-131. → Read More
St. Patrick’s Parade Organizers Preparing for Neo-Nazi visitors
Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to attend the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which usually draws tourists from around the world. What some elected leaders hope the parade won’t draw: members of The Nationalist Social Club, or NSC-131. → Read More
DA: Missing 19-year-old from Hopkinton found dead in wooded area in Milford
The young man was last reportedly seen pushing his bike with a flat tire on Monday. → Read More
Lowell apartment residents finally getting working elevators back after several weeks
It is an old mill building with a modern-day problem. For the past several weeks, residents of the Francis Gatehouse have not been able to count on the structure’s elevator. → Read More
Setting things straight on resources after violent crime in Boston
After weekend gun violence in Boston, there has been trauma -- something the Boston Public Health Commission’s Neighborhood Trauma Team addresses, along with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. → Read More
Activists pushing FDA for national menthol cigarette ban
Almost three years ago, Massachusetts banned the sale of menthol cigarettes, along with all other flavored tobacco products. Since then, only one other state, California, has followed suit. → Read More
Bourne Police Chief concerned about rise in mental health calls
“If you know a family member that needs assistance... if you, yourself, need assistance, 9-8-8 is the number to call.” → Read More
Massachusetts native described the chaos during the Michigan State University deadly shooting
That is how 20-year-old Nick Ciampa let his Mom back in Middleton, Massachusetts know a gunman was loose on the Michigan State University campus Monday night. → Read More
Research finds four-day workweek offers many benefits
BC Researcher Says U.S. Workers Overburdened by 40-Hour Expectation → Read More
Can state’s new behavioral health centers impact care?
The 29 new Behavioral Health Centers in Massachusetts are promising walk-ins, as well as scheduled appointments and 24/7 crisis services. → Read More
End of extra SNAP benefits means tough times for Mass. food banks
In early March, the federal government will end extra SNAP payments that have been in place since the pandemic began. → Read More
Hundreds of patients evacuated after multi-alarm blaze knocks out power at Brockton Hospital
Fire departments from a number of neighboring South Shore communities were called in to assist with the emergency. → Read More
Oil companies expect a weekend of heating emergencies as sub-zero temps may freeze water pipes
Pipes freeze and burst when the cold is overwhelming -- and the water that normally travels through them stagnates. → Read More
City leaders grapple with youth gun violence following fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy
At the Coakley Middle School, they are addressing grief this week -- after the fatal shooting last weekend of 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence. → Read More
Boeing facing criminal charges for MAX crashes
A federal investigation found deep flaws in not only the design of the 737 MAX — but in the corporate attitude towards its safety. → Read More
State’s focus on postpartum depression goes back years
Eerily, a bill was filed last week that would facilitate screening for postpartum depression in pediatrician’s offices. → Read More
Cohasset residents try to absorb Walshe allegations
One thing that seems certain, rare as crimes like murder are in Cohasset, this one will be hard for the community to shake. → Read More