WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on Southampton Rail Yard Modernization Project in Boston * New maintenance facility and other yard upgrades will support state-of-the-art Airo trains set to enter service on the Northeast Regional & Amtrak Downeaster in the coming years BOSTON - Today, Amtrak was joined by leaders from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Northern New England Passenge  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amy Jane Longo to Speak at Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute Annual Meeting * Litigation & enforcement partner Amy Jane Longo will participate in a panel discussion at the Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute (GICLI) Annual Meeting on November 14. Amy's session, titled, "Recent Trends in Cyberwashing Enforcement: Don't Get Taken to t  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- Assumption University issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Assumption University Announces Rise Scholarship and Continuation of Access Promise Assumption University announced today two important programs focusing on access and excellence: the continuation of the Assumption Access Promise and the brand-new Rise Scholarship. "At Assumption, we believe that education should both prepare students for a successful career and form them for a life o  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Headwinds: Three Forces Shaping Biopharma's Next Horizon MassBio's Align Summit is designed to be a catalyst, a place where early-stage innovation connects with the funding and partnerships needed to advance patient-driven science. To truly drive this growth, we must consistently strive to wholly understand the landscape we're navigating. At this year's summit, McKinsey & Co  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * CEE Program Alumnus Receives Davidson Fellows Scholarship McLean, Va. (November 6, 2025) - The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) applauds Kevin Shen, a 2024 Research Science Institute (RSI) alumnus from Olympia, Washington, who was recently awarded a $25,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarship. Kevin Shen is a freshman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres applauds launch of Tropical Forest Forever Facility, urges more government and private sector support * Ceres welcomes the announcement of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) - a historic global public-private fina  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Sets the Record Straight on Misleading Video, Leaving Out Key Facts Including that the Woman Arrested Repeatedly Stabbed Her Coworker with Scissors * Emergency Medical Personnel on the scene found no legitimate medical episode WASHINGTON The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is setting the record straight on a misleading viral video from Massachusetts of a U.S. Immigration and Cu  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * For First Time Since 2020, New UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll Finds Plurality of Residents Say Massachusetts is on the 'Wrong Track' Declining views of the Bay State economy, ongoing housing concerns and impacts of the federal shutdown are driving the high levels of concern * For the first time since 2020, a plurality of Massachusetts residents say the commonwealth is on the "wrong track," according   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Giving buildings an "MRI" to make them more energy-efficient and resilient * Older buildings let thousands of dollars-worth of energy go to waste each year through leaky roofs, old windows, and insufficient insulation. But even as building owners face mounting pressure to comply with stricter energy codes, making smart decisions about how to invest in efficiency is a major challenge  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Klickitat Valley Health and Ameresco Break Ground on Clean Energy Projects * FRAMINGHAM, MA and GOLDENDALE, Wash. November 6, 2025 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider and Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) broke ground Thursday on two new clean energy projects desi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum * With global power demand from data centers expected to more than double by 2030, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) in September launched an effort that brings together MIT researchers and industry experts to explore innovative solutions for powering the data-driven future. At its annual research conference, MITEI announced the  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 (TNsrep) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * How modeling scenarios informed the emergence of a global carbon market coalition at COP30 The Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets, announced by leaders from 10 countries and the European Union, draws from a proposal from the Global Climate Policy Project at Harvard and MIT. * A new initiative announced at the Leaders' Summit of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSxrep) -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Failure to Release October 2025 Jobs Report SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) failed to release a monthly jobs report for a second consecutive month amidst the Republican Shutdown: "An Admi  more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * On-Off Valves: A Key Enabler in the Journey Toward Net Zero * Recent ARC Advisory Group research on the global on-off valves market highlights their essential role in carbon capture systems. Valves regulate the movement of gases and fluids across every stagecapture, transportation, and storagemaintaining efficiency and safety throughout the process. Their precise placeme  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Oxfam Philippines responds to Typhoon Kalmaegi, as country braces for another potential super Typhoon * Responding to the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name Tino) and a potential Super Typhoon Fung-wong (local name Uwan), which could hit the country by this weekend or early next week, Maria Rosario Felizco, Oxfam Philippines Executive Director said: "Typhoon Kalmaegi carved   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Particles that enhance mRNA delivery could reduce vaccine dosage and costs * A new delivery particle developed at MIT could make mRNA vaccines more effective and potentially lower the cost per vaccine dose. In studies in mice, the researchers showed that an mRNA influenza vaccine delivered with their new lipid nanoparticle could generate the same immune response as mRNA delivered   more

NEWTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- TechTarget, a provider of data-driven marketing services to business-to-business technology vendors, issued the following news release: * * * Propelled by Proprietary Intent Data, Informa TechTarget Continues Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Leadership By providing unmatched B2B intent insights and best-in-class services, Informa TechTarget gives ABM teams precision and scale to significantly accelerate growth and revenue * TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), ("In  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stephen F. Lynch to Host Global Entry (GE) Mobile Enrollment Event * ON-SITE ENROLLMENT EVENT Congressman Stephen Lynch Global Entry (GE) Mobile Enrollment Event November 12 & 13, 2025 from 8am to 4pm at MA-08 Quincy District Office 1245 Hancock Street Quincy MA 02169 Please bring all required documentation* with you to your interview such as all valid passports, legal permane  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement Decrying Failed Senate Vote on Venezuela War Powers Resolution * Washington (November 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted down Senator Tim Kaine's (D-Va.) War Powers Resolution that would have blocked Donald Trump from authorizing military strikes on Venezuela, by a vote of 49-51. The Trump admin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Researchers to Study Health, Economic Effects of Sports Betting and Casino Gambling in Mass. with $2.5M Grant A team of professors in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management will gather timely insight on sports betting apps, problem gambling, and the community impact of casinos to inform health-protective changes to gambling regulations and programs in the commonwealth  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * Think College at UMass Boston's Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education By Madeline Kaprich The ICI's Think College has been awarded a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue to serve as the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for the Transition and Postsecondary Program  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Publishes New Analysis Comparing Republican Tax Breaks for Wealthy to Investments in American Families * New comparisons show how Republicans' giant tax breaks for the wealthy in One Big Beautiful Bill could instead be used to lower the costs of health care and food for millions of American families "Trump and Republicans are fighting for their billionaire buddies, while Democrats   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Releases New Data Revealing RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Crusade Threatens Military Readiness * Pentagon data shows nearly 10% of service members cannot be deployed due to dental issues Department of Health and Human Services did not consult with the military before announcing intention to direct CDC to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden Probe Social Security Chief Bisignano Amid New Questions about His Tenure as CEO at Fiserv * "Mr. Bisignano appears to have failed to manage Fiserv effectively, and may have misled investors and the public about the company's financial status, raising concerns about his ability to serve as a key Social Security and IRS official in the Trump Administration." Text of Letter (P  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * WPI to Lead $5.2 Million State-Funded Effort to Build Central Massachusetts BioHub Through shared facilities, advanced training, and coordinated partnerships, the BioHub will position Central Massachusetts as a globally competitive region for innovation, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. * Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), in collaborati  more