Bob Dumas
Boston 25 News
Boston, MA, United States
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Should 16- and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote? Some local politicians say yes
Should 16- and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote? Some local politicians say: Yes. → Read More
'We give them a 2nd life': Local business turning recycled chopsticks into sustainable, useful items
It’s an old but well-known saying: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. → Read More
Saving threatened historic buildings on Cape Cod is focus of new research project
Saving threatened historic buildings on Cape Cod is focus of new research project → Read More
Tight job market presents opportunities to workers with cognitive or behavioral disabilities
Job opportunities for people with cognitive or behavioral disabilities have been historically few and far between. The robust economy is changing that. → Read More
Free bus service expands Tuesday as long-term costs are questioned
Starting Tuesday morning, some commuters in Boston will be able to get a free ride to work. → Read More
New generation of bargain hunters crowding local thrift stores
There’s an old saying: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Brenda Strouble is often at the Goodwill store in Hyde Park looking for a hidden gem on the thrift store’s many racks. → Read More
With groceries getting more expensive, how much can rewards cards save shoppers?
Anyone who’s shopped for groceries lately knows prices are up. Staples, like beef and eggs, cost about 15% more than they did a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. → Read More
Proposal to convert vacant retail spots into housing
Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a big challenge for many in Massachusetts. → Read More
Unions making comeback as more workers feel undervalued
The pandemic is creating a huge shift in attitudes about work, including not just how we do it but how we feel about it. → Read More
As car buying is expected to be challenging in 2022, experts have tips to make it better
Sticker shock took on new meaning in 2021 as the prices of both new and used cars soared. → Read More
New bill would make it easier for home cooks to sell low-risk foods
The pandemic is turning expectations of how we work upside down. → Read More
Why are people behaving so badly these days?
A traveler at Logan Airport recently told Boston 25 News his biggest concern about flying wasn’t COVID-19 or bad weather. It’s the outrageous way so many people are behaving these days. → Read More
More students saying no to college, choosing vocational education
The high cost of tuition and an abundance of job openings in many trades is causing more young people to say no to a traditional college experience. → Read More
Young people hit hard by pandemic, now more college students interested in studying mental health
One of the biggest consequences of the pandemic is the continuing impact on mental health. → Read More
Giving preferential treatment to children of alumni for college admission under fire
Getting into an elite college can be a golden ticket to a successful life, but those schools are often not an option for some well-qualified students. → Read More
High gas prices, crowded airports could impact holiday travel plans
Packed airports and pricey gas are two current trends that could impact holiday travel plans. → Read More
‘The Perfect Storm’ remembered in Gloucester 30 years after it wreaked havoc all along East Coast
Thirty years ago this week, an extreme weather system slammed the East Coast. → Read More
Religious exemption requests from COVID vaccines are up, but sincerity of beliefs questioned
Many deadlines are coming due when it comes to requiring workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine or face termination. → Read More
Workers with disabilities hope remote work can remove obstacles to finding jobs
People with disabilities have always faced challenges finding work. Only about 35% are employed, which is roughly half the rate for the general population. → Read More
Proposal to reform sex ed draws strong reactions
The world has changed a lot since 1999, but that’s the last time the guidelines for teaching sex education in Massachusetts were updated. → Read More