BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray advised Cardinal Health in an agreement to acquire Integrated Oncology Network (ION), an independent community oncology network, for $1.115 billion in cash. The transaction announced on September 20 will integrate ION's more than 50 practice sites and over 100 providers across 10 states into Cardinal Health's network. ION supports care across its member sites including medical oncology, radiat  more

NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Curriculum Associates issued the following news release: * * * Authored by Dr. Anita Archer, Phonics for Reading builds the skills and confidence needed for students in Grades 3-12 to close the gap to grade level * * * Curriculum Associates has partnered with literacy expert Dr. Anita Archer to develop a new edition of its Phonics for Reading program, an intervention program designed to meet the needs of striving readers. Research shows that studen  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * 10 schools named "Attendance All-Stars" honored with golden basketballs signed by 2024 World Champion Boston Celtics; Events highlight state's "Your Presence is Powerful" campaign * * * Today, Governor Maura Healey was joined by Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, DESE Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Superintendent of Bosto  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Regis College issued the following news: In support of an enduring commitment to increase access to higher education opportunities for all, Regis College announced that it has joined The Common Application's direct admission program which provides first-generation and low and middle-income students expedited application and acceptance opportunities. The Common App describes itself as a resource that "simplifies the college application process, allowing studen  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Meier Brings Integrity, Professionalism, and Extensive Experience in Criminal Justice System * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today named Attorney David Meier to lead an independent investigation into the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died while training to become a member of the Massachusetts State Police. A trial attorney for ove  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are celebrating that Massachusetts has been awarded nearly half a billion dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge. The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA commu  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Harvard University's Business School issued the following news release: * * * New Baker Library | Bloomberg Center Exhibition Highlights the Role of Meroe Morse in the Advancement of Instant Photography * * * BOSTON--Harvard Business School's (HBS) Baker Library has opened a new exhibition, "From Concept to Product: Meroe Morse and Polaroid's Culture of Art and Innovation, 1945-1969," which draws on the library's extensive holdings of the Polaroid Corpo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College, Holyoke-Chicopee-Springfield Head Start (HCS) and dignitaries announced the opening of an HCS early childhood program on the STCC campus. The opening of the facility will provide affordable child care for qualifying families in the region, as well as learning and training opportunities for STCC students. The announcement came at a ribbon cutting c  more

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Tufts University's Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement issued the following research: * * * Our analysis of young people who identify as or lean Republican shows that they differ from older Republicans in some respects. * * * Young people are diverse in terms of their identities, experiences, and political views and ideologies. Despite some perceptions that youth are all liberal or Democratic voters, there are mill  more