Rising costs of food and housing; attacks on healthcare reform and worker's rights; gentrification continuing the displacement of communities that have been the cultural backbone of neighborh

South Boston, MA - In a 7–0 vote, the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approved Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal.’s (www.fenwaybarkonline.com) off street parking and First Street entrance on May 25, 2010.

BOSTON - The FY10 state budget unveiled last night by House and Senate budget leaders undercuts the pledge to give all Massachusetts residents access to affordable health care. The budget eliminates coverage for 28,000 lawfully-residing, working, and taxpaying residents of the Commonwealth.

Former MCI technicians at Verizon Business (VZB) who had been seeking representation for nearly two years finally are united in a new labor agreement that went into effect on December 28.

Contact: Orli Cotel, Sierra Club (415) 977-5627
John Gonsalves, Homes for Our Troops (508) 823-3300