A study involving Massachusetts students has suggested that in addition to much-discussed issues such as parenting, teacher quality, and poverty, schools should be focusing on a perhaps unexpected factor to
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Last Man to Finish Boston Marathon Awarded Medal in City Hall
Twenty hours after the Boston Marathon began, one runner crossed the finish line on Boylston Street to the cheers and cries of support from fans. The Boston Globe reports that
Fort Wayne School District to Decide on $117 Million Construction Project Next Year
The Fort Wayne Community Schools’ board of trustees is considering to hold a voter referendum in May 2016 to decide on whether to spend more than $117 million on renovation
Woman Gives Away Her $2,100 Engagement Ring on Facebook to Man Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer
When one New Mexico woman’s engagement didn’t work out, she decided she didn’t want to pawn her engagement ring. Instead, she used social media to find a deserving couple who
Top Termite Infested Cities Ranked, LA Takes Number One Spot
The state of California is known for many different things. Between the bright lights of Hollywood, to the largest solar farm ever constructed, to the classic and iconic images of
On April 1, Florida Residents’ Flood Insurance Rates to Rise
On Wednesday, April 1, Florida residents can expect to see another rate increase for their flood insurance policies — and it might cause some pretty major sticker shock for many.According to
Butt Implants and Botox Up, Facelifts and Rhinoplasty Down: New Data Reveals 2014 Trends in Plastic Surgery
UPDATED 12/3/2020 By 2014 Botox treatments had exploded. Botox treatments were one of the top five cosmetic surgeries provided, numbering almost 3.6 million treatments. Women continued to be the primary
Experts Weigh in on Beach-Inspired Interior Design Advice for the Summer
With the end of winter finally approaching, homeowners are gearing up to inject new life into their homes by redecorating, especially with airy coastal themes that are perfect for summer.
Boston Resident Buries Car That Took His Parking Spot in Snow
Boston has been buried under historic snowfall levels since January, raising tensions in a New England city already known for its less-than-even temperament. And as snow has further limited parking
Homeowners Should Consider Converting Fireplaces to Gas for Better Efficiency, Lower Utility Bills
Homeowners dismayed by their winter utility bills may be looking in the wrong direction for savings, energy experts say. “While most homeowners know that insulating, patching and weatherizing can reduce