Local coffee businesses are trying different things to reduce the sticker shock for coffee lovers. Some have switched up blends with coffee from lower cost countries. Others have increased the costs of other goods instead.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Local coffee businesses are trying different things to reduce the sticker shock for coffee lovers. Some have switched up blends with coffee from lower cost countries. Others have increased the costs of other goods instead.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Local coffee businesses are trying different things to reduce the sticker shock for coffee lovers. Some have switched up blends with coffee from lower cost countries. Others have increased the costs of other goods instead.

Lingering effects of tariffs have put Boston coffee sellers in a grind

Mayor Michelle Wu was able to create three fare-free bus routes during her first term. But the money for the program is running out, and the long-term sustainability of the program is uncertain.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mayor Michelle Wu was able to create three fare-free bus routes during her first term. But the money for the program is running out, and the long-term sustainability of the program is uncertain. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mayor Michelle Wu was able to create three fare-free bus routes during her first term. But the money for the program is running out, and the long-term sustainability of the program is uncertain. 

Wu and Mamdani campaigned hard on free transit. But it's tough to deliver on

The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources for families and advocating for legislation to make housing more pet inclusive.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources for families and advocating for legislation to make housing more pet inclusive.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources for families and advocating for legislation to make housing more pet inclusive.

MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing

The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens of animals — from chickens, pigs, goats and even ponies — as part of their treatment.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens of animals — from chickens, pigs, goats and even ponies — as part of their treatment. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens of animals — from chickens, pigs, goats and even ponies — as part of their treatment. 

The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens of animals — from chickens, pigs, goats and even ponies — as part of their treatment.

With two goats and a pony, an addiction treatment 'farm' takes root in Mass.

Leaders at art museums have been grappling with a cascade of existential challenges in 2025. We checked in with directors at four Massachusetts institutions to see how they fared.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Leaders at art museums have been grappling with a cascade of existential challenges in 2025. We checked in with directors at four Massachusetts institutions to see how they fared.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Leaders at art museums have been grappling with a cascade of existential challenges in 2025. We checked in with directors at four Massachusetts institutions to see how they fared.

Massachusetts art museums look back on a tumultuous year

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