Politics
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Former CEO of Boston Anti-Violence Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Tax Crimes, and Diverting COVID Relief Funds
The founder and former Chief Executive Officer of the local nonprofit Violence in Boston (VIB) pleaded guilty this week in…
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U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Ed Markey blames Trump, Republicans, for rise in electricity bills in the Bay State
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Ed Markey took to social media to point fingers as to why electric customers are outraged…
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Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals moves forward proposals for new housing units, new home for Veterans’ Services Association of Bristol County
The City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on Thursday listening to proposals for new…
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Massachusetts Doubles Down on DEI Amid Trump Administration Attacks
By Sam Drysdale Amid “attacks” from the Trump administration on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Massachusetts officials on Monday said…
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OPINION: Fall River Voter Turnout Plummets: Less Than 6,300 Cast Ballots in 2025 Mayoral Preliminary Race
By Hershel Nobleman Fall River, MA — Once a city where nearly 18,000 residents turned out to vote in local…
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Massachusetts Teachers Association defends educators being attacked over Charlie Kirk comments
In response to teachers being disciplined in Massachusetts over social media comments after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Massachusetts Teachers…
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Incumbent Coogan, Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral move on in Fall River race for mayor; here is the breakdown
The citizens of Fall River have selected the two mayoral candidates that will face off in November’s election. Incumbent Mayor…
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Proposal would allow Massachusetts AG’s Office to file suit against gun manufacturers, dealers, wholesalers if they violate requirements
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 16, 2025…..In the midst of gun violence news again overtaking national and local…
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Two controversial bills make push to legalize overdose prevention centers in Massachusetts
BY ALISON KUZNITZ SEPT. 15, 2025…..Controversial bills to legalize overdose prevention centers returned to the spotlight Monday, as a committee…
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Man on Fall River Historical Commission resigns after comments made after assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
(FALL RIVER, MA) A man has resigned his position in Fall River after controversial comments were made on social media…
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