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BU CFD seminar presents analysis on Eastern African climate mobility patterns, hopes to expand BU research
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (485+ words) Boston University’s Center on Forced Displacement hosted a seminar Tuesday at Cummington Mall to discuss research on the effects of climate disasters on mobility, focusing on Eastern Africa. The seminar was held by Ayla Bonfiglio — the regional head of Eastern…...
BU off-campus apartment declared unfit due to sewage leak, students relocated
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (533+ words) An off-campus apartment housing Boston University students was deemed unlivable Friday by the Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services after a sewage leak was found in the basement. The 6-unit apartment building, at 56 Egmont St., is located near…...
Cambridge-Isanti Schools’ finance director resigns
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (379+ words) Chris Kampa, who has served as director of finance and operations for Cambridge-Isanti Schools since 2019, has resigned to accept the position of chief financial officer for Augsburg University. After serving Cambridge-Isanti Schools since 2019 as its director of finance and operations,…...
Springfield Boys & Girls Club opens tree festival sponsorships
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (32+ words) The Springfield Boys & Girls Club has opened sponsorship opportunities for the 26th Annual Festival of Trees. The Springfield Boys & Girls Club has opened sponsorship opportunities for the 26th Annual Festival of Trees....
Springfield School District facing tough decisions amid nearly $11M deficit
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (56+ words) Springfield Public Schools District 186 may need to make some tough decisions moving forward after officials said they are in a deficit of about $11 million this year. Springfield Public Schools District 186 may need to make some tough decisions moving forward after…...
BU men’s soccer loses clean-sheet streak in 2-1 win over Harvard
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (464+ words) With five seconds remaining and trailing 2-0, Harvard University launched a last-ditch free kick into Boston University’s box. The ball bounced off several players before Crimson freshman midfielder Gil de Souza smashed it past BU senior goalkeeper Ben Alexander for a…...
Boston City Council considers amending zoning law to ban construction of data centers
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (717+ words) A Boston City Councilor proposed an amendment to prohibit the construction of data centers amid growing opposition to the infrastructure. The proposal came from Councilor Miniard Culpepper on Sept. 16 in an effort to establish a zoning law that would prohibit…...
BU service workers rally for higher wages, better health care ahead of contract talks
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (722+ words) Boston University facilities, maintenance and service workers rallied outside Agganis Arena Tuesday, calling for higher wages, better health care and improved benefits as their contract covering about 700 workers approaches its Oct. 31 expiration date. “Everybody wants to negotiate a better contract,…...
Boston-based U.S. appeals court permits changes to Continuum of Care homelessness program, leaving homeless population at risk
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (809+ words) The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development intends to reallocate funding within the Continuum of Care homelessness program, divesting from permanent supportive housing to invest more in transitional housing, but legal battles hinder the progression of these changes. The CoC…...
Springfield targets unsafe e-moto riding with new campaign
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (186+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Springfield launched a new education campaign to address community concerns about unsafe e-moto riding.The city, along with police, parks and schools, is working to inform riders and families about the differences between legal e-bikes and e-motos E-motos,…...