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Current Local Laws Encourage Mansionization. It Needs to Stop
Our zoning laws incentivize mansionization, decreasing the number of affordable starter homes, and spoiling the city’s architectural aesthetic.
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The Wash: A Thanksgiving Story of Where It All Began
The Pilgrims’ first attempt to cross the Atlantic wasn’t smooth, or even successful. This is the story of their first ill-fated effort to reach the New World.
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This Thanksgiving, Don’t Forget Those Who Might Be Alone
As Thanksgiving approaches, consider those in your life who might have no plans, or nowhere to go. This is when friends and community are needed the most.
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Why it Matters Who Owns The Daily News
Local news may not be as local as it seems. It’s important to know who owns local newspapers and media outlets, to better understand what motivates profits.
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My Daughter has Autism. The NBPT School System Refuses to Educate Her
This mother says the Newburyport School System has refused to educate her child with autism spectrum disorder, despite having the necessary resources available to do so.
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Why Do Americans Have an Election Lawn Sign Obsession?
Election lawn signs are a uniquely American tradition. Why? It might be because we rely on politics to give us a sense of identity.
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Election Report Card: Who’s Up, Who’s Down
Now that the local election is over, this retrospective breaks down the results, and who came out on top.
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