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The Remembering of Leather & Stone by Charles Paul Collins Achieves #58 Position in Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers List
Acclaimed Historical Fiction Novel Continues to Captivate Readers with Powerful Immigrant Story MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charles Paul Collins' critically acclaimed historical fiction novel, "The...

Health Advisory: Back Bay Fens Waterway Affected By Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom
Avoid Contact with Water in Back Bay Fens. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents to a cyanobacteria algae bloom in the waterway adjacent to the intersection of Fenway and Forsyth Way behind the Museum of Fine Arts....

MAYOR WU, SUPERINTENDENT SKIPPER, AND TREASURER GOLDBERG CUT RIBBON ON WILLIAM E. CARTER SCHOOL
New school building now open for 2025-2026 school year, following $111.4 million investment Photo courtesy of Boston City TV Today, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, State Treasurer and Receiver General...

SEC Dismisses Unconstitutional Follow-on Enforcement Proceeding in Response to NCLA’s Motion
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to a motion the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed in June, the Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its unconstitutional “follow-on” administrative enforcement prosecution...

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Health Education Programs
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for illegally requiring states to change sexual education programs to erase...

Council Approves Liquor License Conversion to Support Local Businesses
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council approved the adoption of a local option for the City of Boston that would allow the conversion of certain liquor licenses. This move aims to help restaurants and small businesses expand and thrive by...

Council Honors 65th Nigerian Independence Day
The Council adopted a resolution officially recognizing October 1, 2025, as Nigerian Independence Day in the City of Boston. The resolution honors the 65th anniversary of Nigeria's independence from colonial rule, achieved on October 1, 1960. The...

Celebrating the History and Culture of Italian-Americans in Boston
The City Council adopted a resolution officially recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month in the City of Boston. The resolution honors the contributions of more than 26 million Americans of Italian descent, recognizing the community...

September 26, 2025 Traffic Advisory
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to...

Weekly Traffic Update: September 26, 2025
Dredging project on Kansas River to begin September 29 Beginning Monday, September 29, City contractors will begin a dredging project on the Kansas River near the Kaw Water Treatment Plant. This project will intermittently use excavators in the...

Attorney General Bonta Urges Trump’s CFPB to Continue Protecting Americans Who Rely on Nonbank Entities for Financial Services
Proposed rule would increase the risks of financial harm for millions of Americans OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, along with 20 attorneys general, opposed a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed rule that...

Oregon co-leads multi-state lawsuit over illegal conditions to programs that support comprehensive sexual health education
The Trump administration is threatening to pull funding for longstanding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs from states unless they remove language affirming young people’s gender identity. In response, Oregon, alongside 15...

WA leads states suing over illegal conditions to programs that support comprehensive sexual health education
The Trump administration is threatening to pull funding for longstanding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs from states unless they remove language affirming young people’s gender identity. In response, Washington Attorney...


Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI Department of State Elections Division Host 2025 Cybersecurity Summit
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI Department of State Elections Division Host 2025 Cybersecurity Summit NEWPORT, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today hosted the biennial Cybersecurity...

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI Department of State Elections Division Host 2025 Cybersecurity Summit
RHODE ISLAND, September 26 - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI Department of State Elections Division Host 2025 Cybersecurity Summit NEWPORT, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today hosted...

Connecticut Sues to Block Illegal Conditions on Programs that Support Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
Press Releases 09/26/2025 Connecticut Sues to Block Illegal Conditions on Programs that Support Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 16 states and the District Columbia today sued...

Author Lonz Cook Receives National Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
DULUTH, GA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Diminishing Veil" by Lonz Cook in the category of Romance as a distinguished favorite. The competition is judged by experts from...

Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community Coming Soon to Las Vegas, Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes today announced its newest community, Crestwood Ranch, is coming soon to Las Vegas, Nevada. This exclusive community will...

Council Declares September as Baby Safety Month in Boston
The Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring September as Baby Safety Month in the City of Boston. This resolution aligns with the national campaign that promotes infant safety and injury prevention throughout the month. The recognition...