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Boston Health Officials Say They're Looking Into Monitoring Wastewater for Polio
After a case of polio was confirmed in New York and a wastewater surveillance program was launched there, Boston health officials say they are looking into possibly launching the same initiative. The Boston Public Health Commission told The Boston Herald that it’s “exploring options” to monitor wastewater for polio, but it would first need permission to be granted through...
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Springfield High School to Lock up Students' Cell Phones With New Policy
Many educators would agree that cell phones can be a distraction for students in the classroom. Now, another school in Massachusetts is taking a bold step to try and curb that distraction ahead of the new school year. The Springfield School Committee voted unanimously this summer to implement a new program at Springfield Central High School that will have students…
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Two New COVID Immunity Tests Developed in Boston Area
Two new tests have been developed in the Boston area that are designed to predict immunity to COVID-19. MIT has a new blood test that can potentially predict COVID-19 immunity, while Harvard has a different test that uses saliva to detect both the virus and the antibodies. Most people in the United States at this point have some degree of…
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Mass. Said to Be Best State to Have a Baby in New Study
There’s no denying that having a baby can come with a lot of questions for parents. One of those questions may be, “Is my community a good place for my child to grow up?” For Massachusetts residents, it turns out the answer is “yes.” In a new study by Wallethub, the Bay State was ranked as the overall best...
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Service Changes Start Monday on Red Line as Crews Complete Safety Upgrades
If you work late and rely on the MBTA Red Line to get home, big changes starting Monday night could impact your commute. Beginning Monday night, shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between JFK/UMass and Braintree Stations, as crews work on safety upgrades. The work will impact six stations and shuttles will stop at each of them. Track...
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Nearly Half of Mass. Now Experiencing Severe Drought
The statewide drought in Massachusetts is getting worse, according to new data out that shows more of southern New England is now experiencing “severe” drought conditions. In fact, the severe drought area has expanded to almost half the state at this point, which is almost double that of just last week. This puts us in the top 10 driest seasons…
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Do You Experience ‘Vacation Guilt?' You're Not Alone
Vacations are supposed to be a break from stress, but apparently vacations cause stress for a lot of workers. A new survey shows that people may actually feel guilt for taking some time off. New View Strategies, a business management group, surveyed about 500 workers, and of that group, 72% said they are experiencing burnout. 45% said they are not…
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Dip in Demand Among Drivers Linked to Small Decline in Gas Prices
After the pandemic, and more recently historically high gas prices, there’s been a shift in demand for gas as drivers try to save money amid sky-high inflation. AAA has new research on how driving behaviors have changed in light of these factors. The American Automobile Association has found that a drop in demand in gas is one reason that...
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Boston's Biggest Moving Day Is Approaching. Here's What to Know.
Moving in Boston is almost never an easy experience, and the biggest day for it is quickly approaching. Sept. 1 is typically the day when the most people move or renew their annual rental agreement in the City of Boston. And if you’re hoping to land a new apartment, you’re probably going to want to act now. While the...
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Mass. Lawmakers to Debate Reproductive Rights Bill
Beacon Hill lawmakers will take up legislation on Wednesday intended to protect abortion providers as well as people from out-of-state who travel to Massachusetts for care. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights have been left to the states. Last month, a sweeping reproductive rights bill passed through the Massachusetts House of Representative and now...
