On Sunday, fellow U-dubber Danielle Strong and I weaved in and out of the crowds during Cambridge's 16th annual Caribbean Carnival. Based in Afro-Caribbean traditions,the Carnival is a celebration of a diversity of cultures, music and dance. The following are some brilliant photos from photographer Tony Yang who covered the event. read more »
A CBS report Sunday focused on the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA)'s recent announcement that it will be unable to provide any more private student loans this year. Every year, thousands of local students rely on MEFA and other lenders to help finance their college educations. read more »
Oil Bills expected to top $3,000 for average Mass Households.
According to a UMASS poll released yesterday, residents who heat their home with gas or oil could spend about 30% more, or nearly $1 billion extra this year than last -- a staggering figure which leaves me with one daunting question: Are we ready? read more »
