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MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECTS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT
City of Boston
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May 2, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) today announced the approval of 52 projects totaling over $38 million through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The proposed projects were approved by the Boston...
Mayor Wu & B.A.A. Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 129th Boston Marathon
City of Boston
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April 28, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the third annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston residents with the quickest finish times at the 129th Boston Marathon...
Rhythm of Hope Concert Delivers an Unforgettable Night at Woolwich Works
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Sunday night, 10 August, Woolwich Works came alive with the vibrant sounds of the Rhythm of Hope Concert, The energy inside the venue was spectacular. LONDON, SURREY, UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sunday night, 10 August,...
Century Applauds President Trump’s Aluminum Tariff Increase
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 2, 2025
CHICAGO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) applauds President Trump’s unwavering defense of the nation’s domestic production of critical metals by increasing aluminum tariffs to 50 percent. President Trump’s...
The Maple Staple Announces Spotlight Shelf Featuring Poetry, Memoir, and Children’s Book on Life, Faith, and Imagination
EIN Presswire
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August 16, 2025
From heartfelt memoirs to whimsical adventures, these books invite readers into worlds of hope and wonder TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Maple Staple’s newest Spotlight Shelf boasts a delicious variety of...
Mayor Wu Announces 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series
City of Boston
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April 11, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® and Star Market. The annual...
Jamaican Artist Rast Dias Releases ‘MASH ROAD’ EP, Blending Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean and Reggae Storytelling
EIN Presswire
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April 7, 2025
The six-track EP presents Rast Dias’ distinctive mix of reggae and dancehall, layered with raw hip-hop narratives and energetic rhythms. TRENCHTOWN, HANOVER, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rast Dias, the Jamaican artist...
B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Leadership Welcome Back Riders to Rockaway-Bound A Trains
New York State Office of the Governor
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May 19, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) leaders welcomed back Rockaway subway riders as A, S service resumed to the Rockaway Peninsula after the line underwent critical resiliency and rehabilitation...
New Rolling Grant Program to Support Organizations Working With Older Adults
City of Boston
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August 14, 2025
Rolling grant program will award up to $150,000 to organizations serving older adults throughout the year and build on Mayor Wu’s efforts to make Boston a home for every generation Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission announced the...
Jamaica Teachers' Association Co-operative Credit Union Renews Decade-Long Partnership with Smart Solution
EIN Presswire
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March 11, 2025
AURORA, ON, CANADA, March 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Smart Solution, a leading provider of innovative fintech solutions, is pleased to announce that Jamaica Teachers' Association Co-operative Credit Union Limited (JTACCUL) has renewed its...
Jamaican Entrepreneur Expands Digital Media Services to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Globally
EIN Presswire
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February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Classickhal Media, a Kingston-based digital creative agency, is expanding its services to provide affordable and high-quality digital solutions for small and medium-sized businesses....
The Consulate General of Jamaica and the Jamaica Stock Exchange Host Exclusive Investment Forum in Philadelphia
EIN Presswire
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April 23, 2025
Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Montage Jamaica, a Philadelphia-based consulting firm specializing in Caribbean market entry strategies, is proud to sponsor an...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Civic Organizing Announce 2025 Love Your Block Dates
City of Boston
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February 11, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Civic Organizing (OCO) today announced the 2025 Love Your Block spring cleanups will take place on Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, April 12. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Love Your Block, a program...
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces City's Black History Month Programming
City of Boston
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February 3, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet today announced a series of programming to mark the start of Black History Month and create space for residents and families to celebrate and be in community. This year’s Black...
Mayor Wu Announces City’s Black History Month Programming
City of Boston
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February 4, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet today announced a series of programming to mark the start of Black History Month and create space for residents and families to celebrate and be in community. This year’s Black...
Mayor Wu and BPHC Release Health Equity Report, Seek Partners to Close Life Expectancy Gap Across Neighborhoods
City of Boston
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February 7, 2025
BOSTON - Thursday, February 6, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today released a new report, Live Long and Well, outlining the City’s commitment to close Boston’s long-standing life expectancy gap by race and...
Law Faculty Feature: Inga Laurent
Gonzaga University - Washington
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January 30, 2025
January 28, 2025 | Gonzaga University News Service Learn more about Gonzaga's professors through our Faculty Features! In this installment, you’ll get to know School of Law professor Inga Laurent and her love of Spokane coffee shops. Responses...
Jamaican Citizen Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Lottery Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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January 28, 2025
A federal judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, sentenced a Jamaican citizen yesterday to prison for operating a Jamaica-based fraudulent lottery scheme. Antony Linton Stewart, 40, pleaded guilty on Aug. 3, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to commit...
Mayor Wu Announces More Than $64 Million in Affordable Housing Funding Awards for Projects Across Boston
City of Boston
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January 22, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced $64.2 million in new, recommended funding from the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Community Preservation Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT) to create and preserve income-restricted units of housing in...
Sitepact JA is Empowering Small Businesses in Jamaica with Affordable Website Solutions
EIN Presswire
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February 27, 2025
Sitepact JA helps 100+ small businesses in Jamaica get online with no upfront costs, making digital transformation accessible and stress-free. KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Small businesses in Jamaica often struggle...