LOWELL, Massachusetts, June 7 -- Middlesex Community College issued the following news release: Growing up in the Boston Housing Authority, Stephanie Berardi, now of Lowell, witnessed and experienced social issues related to race, class and gender. Looking to make positive changes in her community, she started studying Criminal and Social Justice at Middlesex Community College. In the fall of 2024, she will transfer to Harvard University to continue working toward social reform. "Pursuing high  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 7 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation today announced $372,500 in grants to 31 LGBTQ-led or -serving organizations in Massachusetts. The nonprofits were chosen from among 89 applicants, also a new record for the Fund, demonstrating both the fund's growth and the continued needs in the community. "This year, our nonprofit partners represent the wide-ranging needs of LGBTQ+ people of al  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 8 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: In a recent study led by Suresh Ramalingam, MD, executive director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, a new drug has shown remarkable promise in treating patients with a specific type of advanced lung cancer. Osimertinib, produced by AstraZeneca under the brand name Tagrisso, significantly extends the time patients live without their cancer worsening, offering the first effective therapy and n  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Labor, clean energy, public interest, operator, and utility stakeholders shared regional energy grid priorities at Boston roundtable hosted by Senator Markey Discussion Draft Bill Text (PDF) Boston (May 31, 2024) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, today held a roundtable discussion in Boston with u  more