The former chemist behind the state drug lab scandal has been indicted on 27 charges, while another top state Department of Public Health (DPH) official is on the way out. The Gazette has also confirmed that at least one of…
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Arts programs return to English High
Fifty years after losing its voice, music is returning to English High School. After all English High’s arts programs were cut back in the 1960s, new headmaster Ligia Noriega-Murphy has tasked music teacher Eytan Wurman to bring them back. “Some…
South Ender runs for City Council
Michelle Wu, a South End attorney, last week announced her campaign for an at-large Boston City Council seat in next year’s election. “In Boston, we can lead globally by innovating locally,” Wu said in a press statement. “Innovation shouldn’t be…
Back On Her Feet
Political Notes: Arroyo holds mental health hearing
At-Large City Councilor Felix Arroyo, who lives in Jamaica Plain, planned to hold a hearing on ending the stigma of mental illnesses, according to a press release. The hearing was to be held Dec. 18, after the Gazette deadline. “Mental…
MBTA welcomes carolers back
Two days after kicking Christmas carolers out of the Forest Hills T Station, the MBTA reversed course and brought them back. Laura Ruth Jarrett, pastor of Jamaica Plain’s Hope Central Church, and other church carolers were asked to leave the…
Bromley-Heath to host school shooting memorial event
JACKSON SQ.—The 26 victims of last week’s mass murder at a Connecticut school will be remembered with a moment of silence and speeches at an event tomorrow morning at the Bromley-Heath housing development. Local representatives, clergy and residents will speak…
MBTA welcomes carolers back
Two days after kicking Christmas carolers out of the Forest Hills T Station, the MBTA is reversing course and bringing them back. Laura Ruth Jarrett, pastor of Jamaica Plain’s Hope Central Church, and other church carolers were asked to leave…