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HBCU pep rally kicks off weekend of celebrations in Boston

CBS Boston (News) 8/29 11:28A CBS Boston

Johnson C. Smith University and Morehouse College will face off in the Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard University. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.

Weekend To Do List: Block party in Boston, beach yoga and music festival

CBS Boston (News) 8/29 2:53A Jordyn Jagolinzer

Summer may be winding down, but it's Labor Day Weekend in Massachusetts, and there are outdoor festivals and live music to take in, along with yoga on the beach! Beats On the...

Elizabeth Banks to play Karen Read in limited series, report says

CBS Boston (News) 8/27 7:21A Matt Schooley

Elizabeth Banks will reportedly play Karen Read in an upcoming limited series about the high-profile Massachusetts case that drew nationwide attention. According to Deadline ,...

Worcester students head back to school as summer ends in many Massachusetts districts

CBS Boston (News) 8/25 7:09A Penny Kmitt

Summer is over for students in Worcester. They're among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school this week. At Heard Street Discovery Academy, they literally rolled...

These 10 "incredible" Massachusetts trails are being highlighted in a new tourism campaign

CBS Boston (News) 8/22 9:32A Neal Riley

There's a new campaign in Massachusetts underway to promote 10 "signature" biking and walking trails in the state. The MassTrails 10 initiative highlights trails from Cape Cod to the Connecticut River...

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Harvard To Remove Black Lives Matter Message From Biology Professors’ Office Windows

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/21 12:05P

A Harvard administrator told two professors on Tuesday that a Black Lives Matter sign displayed in their office windows would be taken down by this Saturday, describing it as...

HKS Cancels Contingency Plan Allowing International Students To Study Online, Citing Low Demand

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/20 11:32A

The Harvard Kennedy School quietly abandoned the launch of HKS Global – a proposed contingency plan offering online classes for international students – while continuing to...

State Police Investigate Monday Night Stabbing Near Harvard Square

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/20 11:32A

Massachusetts State Police are investigating a stabbing that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries at Longfellow Park late Monday night.

Early Data Shows 85% of Admits Plan to Join Harvard’s Class of 2029, Despite Federal Attacks and...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/16 8:25P

Roughly 85 percent of admits accepted their offers to enroll in Harvard College’s Class of 2029, the admissions office revealed in a Saturday meeting with students that...

Police Investigating After Man Uses Axe To Threaten Pro-Palestine Protesters in Harvard Square

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/15 9:34P

The Cambridge Police Department is investigating a confrontation at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Harvard Square last weekend after a video posted to social media showed a...

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Patriots players we'll be watching in preseason finale vs. Giants

CBS Boston (Sports) 8/20 6:53A Matt Geagan

The Patriots have just one more preseason tilt to play before the games start to matter. But for many players, Thursday night's exhibition clash against the New York Giants...