A decision by the state Supreme Judicial Court will impact over 200 defendants sentenced between the ages of 18 and 20.| The Shoestring
New efforts have taken aim at specific local landlords, like Smith College, and at state law itself.| The Shoestring
Nurses at the Northampton hospital say they're facing “unsafe staffing conditions, uncompetitive wages, and potential hikes to health insurance costs.”| The Shoestring
For James Ware, an extremely ill Department of Correction prisoner, a final chance at release after medical parole denial.| The Shoestring
Incumbents were the top two vote-getters of the night. All five candidates backed by the Our Schools and Services Political Action Committee also advanced to the general election in November.| The Shoestring
"We realized that genocide is a local issue," said local organizer Eve Glazier.| The Shoestring
Some candidates self-funded, others have dozens of donors from near and far.| The Shoestring
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 Davis.| The Shoestring
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 election.| The Shoestring
Incumbent Quaverly Rothenberg faces challengers Laurie Loisel and Ace Tayloe in next week's preliminary election.| The Shoestring
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 Democratic Party.| The Shoestring
Nearly 200 workers took part in the multi-union strike Tuesday. They include the school's dining workers, facilities staffers, and housekeepers.| The Shoestring
Federal agents have already disappeared some living without legal status in western Mass; for others, fear pervades.| The Shoestring
The fallout continues from UMass' protest encampment crackdown. Records show the police response cost at least tens of thousands of dollars.| The Shoestring
Activists continue to call for UMass to divest from war profiteers and drop charges against demonstrators.| The Shoestring
Earlier this month, youth who have experienced the Massachusetts foster care system spoke out on Beacon Hill.| The Shoestring
The end of the pandemic-era program means the loss of millions of dollars of direct aid for the state’s poorest residents. By Brian Zayatz Beginning in March, recipients of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits around the country will no longer receive extra benefits on their cards each month, due to negotiations over the federal […]| The Shoestring
Food assistance organizations are bracing for spikes in already-record numbers of residents seeking help as new SNAP cuts follow the expiration of the pandemic welfare state.| The Shoestring
After a decade of receivership, members of the Holyoke Teachers Association feel the state’s exit plan comes up short of justice for the predominantly Hispanic district.| The Shoestring
Militant groups have targeted local Palestine-solidarity activists — part of what they say is an intimidation campaign to silence them.| The Shoestring
The Shoestring spent months investigating the police crackdown on a pro-Palestine encampment last spring. Body-camera footage shows violent and derogatory police behavior toward protesters.| The Shoestring
The state police response cost over $60,000, on top of $42,000 spent on UMass police presence. The university is now considering more stringent protest policies.| The Shoestring
