Amid surge in patients, hospitals treat more people at home
With COVID cases rising again and the health care system already stressed, hospitals are under greater pressure to find new ways to take care of patients.
Starbucks workers’ union victory could lead to more coffee shops organizing
In recent months, a number of local coffeehouse workers have formed unions — at Pavement, Darwin’s, and three sister Somerville shops — and now the country’s largest coffee chain has joined the mix, with Starbucks workers at a Buffalo store voting to unionize and campaigns launched at two Boston-area shops.
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Reaction to Boston’s immediate Mass. and Cass plan is decidedly mixed
Some welcomed Mayor Michelle Wu’s plans, saying they would like to have warm shelter and a roof over their head amid the New England winter. Others were indifferent. Yet others voiced skepticism.
Some welcomed Mayor Michelle Wu’s plans, saying they would like to have warm shelter and a roof over their head amid the New England winter. Others were indifferent. Yet others voiced skepticism.
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Law enforcement, schools downplay unconfirmed TikTok shooting threats that prompted tighter campus security
At least a dozen school districts around the United States are on alert after posts on social media warned of violence in classrooms Friday. But law enforcement officials say the vague threats are not credible, and one of the nation’s largest school districts said it was looking forward to seeing students in the morning.
At least a dozen school districts around the United States are on alert after posts on social media warned of violence in classrooms Friday. But law enforcement officials say the vague threats are not credible, and one of the nation’s largest school districts said it was looking forward to seeing students in the morning.
Lobstering, climate change, and Maine. Read 7 takeaways from our ‘Lobster Trap’ series
The bounteous catch that brought wealth to fishing families is declining, as climate change warms the Gulf of Maine. A way of life is on the line, but lobstermen can't, or won't, imagine another.
Mass. coronavirus at a glance
Islanders 3, Bruins 1
Indoor arenas, such as TD Garden, doing all they can to stave off capacity restrictions
Short-handed Bruins put up a fight in loss to Islanders
“I thought some guys played real hard tonight and gave us everything they had,” Nick Foligno said about his team, which had just 17 skaters take the ice.
9 places around Boston where you can get into the holiday spirit (for free)
Every holiday season comes with a gamut of things to do and gifts to buy, and it can take a toll on the old wallet. That got us thinking about some activities in and around the city where you can revel in the holiday spirit for free.
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