On Wednesday, October 2, Frank Guerra, headmaster at Boston Trinity Academy, was honored by the Harvard Club of Boston Foundation with their annual Friends of Education Award. According to the foundation, this award is given “to individuals who have made…
Month: December 2019
Letters
Thank you, District 6 I am once again humbled and honored to have been elected as your Councilor. For the sixth time, you have bestowed upon me the greatest honor of my professional life: being your voice on the Boston…
Food for Thought
For decades public health officials and the medical profession have warned Americans that our unhealthy eating habits have contributed to an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other ill-effects, in our country. The irony of 21st century…
Op-Ed: This Holiday Season, Let’s Start the Family Conversation about Health and Health Planning
Dr. Talia Lewis At this time of year, many of us travel long distances to reunite with parents, siblings and extended family. In addition to the meals and celebrations, the annual holiday visit can be a good opportunity to open…
Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth at Our Public Libraries
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal pre-kindergarten, providing free community college, helping students experiencing…
Op-Ed: Hands-Free at Last
By Sen. William BrowsBerger On Monday, House and Senate conferees filed their report on the hands-free cell phone safety bill. The bill is virtually certain to be approved by both branches and to become law shortly. The new hands-free rules…