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Encore: The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company
Necco, aka the New England Confectionery Company, was the oldest candy company in the United States at the time of its closure in 2018.
Based here …
3 years, 7 months ago
Regional News Roundtable: The surprising departure of Rhode Island Rep. Cicilline
In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. David Cicilline said he is stepping away from politics.
Cicilline has represented Rhode Island in Congress fo…
3 years, 7 months ago
Michelle Miller grapples with identity in new book, 'Belonging'
Michelle Miller makes her living telling other people’s stories.
But now author Michelle Miller has written her own story, a poignant and captivati…
3 years, 7 months ago
New Hampshire Insiders set the scene for the 2024 presidential race
For better or worse, the 2024 presidential election season has begun.
Candidates from former President Trump to former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley …
3 years, 7 months ago
Has Asian representation in film improved with ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’?
It's been five years since "Crazy Rich Asians" featuring an all-Asian cast broke global box office records. Its debut kicked off the so-called "Asian…
3 years, 7 months ago
Pop Culture Roundtable: Chris Rock slaps back
Almost a year after actor Will Smith jumped onto the stage of the Academy Awards to slap Chris Rock, Rock exacts revenge with a new comedy special.
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3 years, 7 months ago
As federal food benefits decline, Mass. food banks expect a surge
Even before the pandemic ravaged the country, some Americans struggled to keep their families fed. But a boost from pandemic emergency funding helped…
3 years, 8 months ago
As streaming services boom, cable TV continues its decline
Remember how we used to complain — there’s nothing to watch on TV?
Nowadays, there might be too much to watch.
From Abbott Elementary to The Last …
3 years, 8 months ago
Why one cartoonist argues comics are an untapped channel for storytelling
This week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley:
Superman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther — that's probably what most of us picture when we think abou…
3 years, 8 months ago
Greater Boston guaranteed income programs provide inspiration for the country
From the 18th century philosopher, Thomas Paine, to 2020 Presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, the concept of guaranteed income — providing people in …
3 years, 8 months ago