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Nonprofits and local organizations rally to help migrants in Massachusetts
Sarah Bartley from the nonprofit United Way of Massachusetts Bay and David Shapiro, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston, discussed the supporting migrants arriving in the state. -
Tempers flare at Norfolk meeting on migrant overflow shelter
An informational forum by a panel of state officials turned heated Tuesday night with residents questioning the Healey administration's decision to open the shelter to 450 migrant people in their small town. -
Mass. immigration advocates worry about Biden’s order limiting asylum seekers
Migrants in the state-run shelters across Massachusetts are concerned about what the policy will mean for family coming north. -
4 concerns women in Massachusetts want state lawmakers to address
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women held a public briefing on Thursday on potential legislative solutions to several issues. -
Norfolk residents reeling over plans to shelter migrants at former state prison
The Healey-Driscoll administration is converting the former Bay State Correctional Center into an overflow shelter for 150 migrant families. -
Hispanic media staple El Planeta celebrates 20 years
Ulloa says wide-ranging coverage is important, especially for newcomers to Massachusetts. -
Portuguese Americans in Mass. celebrate 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution
The peaceful coup returned civil rights and free elections to people, ended colonialism. -
Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard closer to getting victim visas
The federal government is allowing the immigrants to get work authorization and be protected from deportation as potential victims of a crime. -
State transferring 68 migrant and unhoused families to Lowell shelter
Councilor and community leaders say that the city, which has long been a hub for refugees, is welcoming and ready to help -
Mass. residents point to immigration as a top concern, split on support of migrants in shelters
Poll by MassINC Polling Group finds almost 80% of residents support right to shelter law.
