BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * 2025 Housing Report Card finds construction up and new permits down as affordability challenges continue Just 1-in-7 renter households can afford a "starter home" in Greater Boston; Special topic from Boston University's Initiative on Cities explores MBTA Communities Act implementation A new report on the current state of housing in Greater Boston presents a picture of s  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, posted the following news release: * * * 79% of manufacturing executives say circularity creates significant value, yet only a fifth have built circular supply chains at scale - WEF and Bain & Co report * BOSTON November 12, 2025 Manufacturing executives say circularity is rising in importance in their profitable growth strategies, but their supply chain capabilities are preventing them f  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Ameresco Receives Gold Award in 2025 Globee Awards for American Business * FRAMINGHAM, MA - November 12, 2025 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced it has received a Gold Award in the 15th Annual 2025 Globee(r) Awards for Business. This estee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Longest Federal Government Shutdown in History, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Ensure Families Can Keep the Heat and Lights On * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (November 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today introduced the Stop Shut-Offs During Shutdowns Act, legislation that calls on electric an  more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * Automotive Industry Embraces Cloud and AI Tools * According to ARC Advisory Group research, the automotive industry is rapidly scaling electric vehicle and battery production, driving widespread adoption of cloud-based Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to manage complex, multi-site operations. Predictive analytics and machine learning are enhancing quality control a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * CLF Reaches Settlement with Patriot Beverages to Protect Local Waters Funds from beverage manufacturer will lead to $485,000 to fund water quality monitoring in community * Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Patriot Beverages, a beverage manufacturing and bottling company, have settled a lawsuit over violations of the Clean Water Act. Patriot Beverages primarily man  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute faculty among world's most highly cited researchers * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is proud to announce that 38 of its researchers have been named to the Highly Cited Researchers list of 2025, released today by the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate. The Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate recognizes influen  more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * Digital Transformation Demands More Advanced Cybersecurity Network Security * ARC Advisory Group's latest market size and forecast research on industrial/OT cybersecurity network security solutions reveals that digital transformation initiatives are changing industrial/OT security requirements. Isolation is no longer a viable strategy for protecting legacy, insecure-by-  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fireside Chat: Crossing the Line - One Person's Story of Risk, Responsibility, and Redemption * Amanda Raad, co-head of the anti-corruption and international risk practice and the R&G Insights Lab, and Katie Daniels, director of ethics & compliance at the Insights Lab, will co-moderate a fireside chat with Richard Bistrong on November 19. Richard, a former international s  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * Imaging Reveals Bacterial Symbionts in the Ovaries of Tiny, Aquatic Crustaceans * Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) have imaged a heritable form of bacterial symbiosis inside the reproductive system of tiny crustaceans known as ostracods. Led by MBL Whitman Scientist Isa Schon and MBL Research Scientist Sco  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Reuters, Jane Rogers and Amy Ross Discuss Launch of "TrAIlblazers" to Accelerate AI Skills for First-Year Associates * Jane Rogers, co-head of the finance practice, and Amy Ross, chief of attorney talent, were quoted in a Reuters article on Ropes & Gray's new "TrAIlblazers" program, which allocates a portion of first-year associates' billable time for AI training, simula  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Institute for Clinical and Economic Review Releases Draft Scope on Vaccines for Covid-19 -- Report will be subject of New England CEPAC meeting in June 2026; Draft Scoping Document open to public comment until December 2, 2025 -- * The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has posted a Draft Scoping Document outlining how we plan to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jamie Fleckner Named a Law360 MVP in Benefits * Goodwin partner Jamie Fleckner has been named a Law360 MVP for 2025 in the Benefits category, marking the second time after being previously recognized in 2019. The annual distinction honors elite lawyers who have secured significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals.   more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * Mining Sector Remodeled by Digital Transformation * According to ARC Advisory Group's research, the global mining sector is undergoing a profound digital transformation as companies confront persistent challenges in workforce safety, energy management, equipment reliability, and environmental sustainability. With grinding, haulage, and ventilation among the most energy-  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT senior turns waste from the fishing industry into biodegradable plastic * Sometimes the answers to seemingly intractable environmental problems are found in nature itself. Take the growing challenge of plastic waste. Jacqueline Prawira, an MIT senior in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), has developed biodegradable, plastic-like materials from fish of  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New lightweight polymer film can prevent corrosion * MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and other infrastructure from corrosion, and to slow the aging of packaged food and medicines. The polymer, which can be applied as   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Paving the Way for Norfolk's Premier Resort and Casino * Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe celebrated the opening of The Interim Gaming Hall last week in Norfolk, Virginia. This milestone paves the way for the development of a new entertainment destinatio  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Partners with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Create Suicide Postvention Guide for Members, Chapters, and Alumni Customized resource will provide clear steps for responding to a suicide or other mental health challenge. * The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity (PIKE) is proud to announce its collaboration with The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects em  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Uncover T-Cell Patterns of Colorectal Cancer Progression * A Mass General Brigham study tracks how the tumor microenvironment develops during progression, signaling an opportunity for early detection and risk prediction. Colorectal cancer precursor lesions are benign growths that can develop into colorectal cancer (CRC) over time, through either a conventional  more

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Impact: Inside Tufts' Career-Readiness Program Jumbos4Jumbos, an experiential education and mentoring program, gives students real-world opportunities and the chance to learn from alumni who want to give back By Amy Rosenberg In the spring semester of her first year at Tufts, senior Anika Agarwal began a career-exploration experience working on marketing strategy fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of various cultural objects. These objects are intended for display in the exhibition "Shadow Visionaries: French Artists Against the Current, 1840-70." The determination applies to objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements established with their foreign o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Teach Plus Colorado Applauds Governor Polis' Commitment to Fully Funding K-12 Education in FY 2026-27 Budget Denver, CO, November 12, 2025--Teach Plus Colorado today issued this statement following the release of Governor Jared Polis' FY 2026-27 budget proposal: T  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Teach Plus Pennsylvania Applauds Big Wins for Education in State Budget Millions of Dollars Going to Adequacy, Literacy, and Student Teacher Stipends * Harrisburg, PA, November 12, 2025--Teach Plus Pennsylvania today issued the following statement in response to   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Teaching large language models how to absorb new knowledge * In an MIT classroom, a professor lectures while students diligently write down notes they will reread later to study and internalize key information ahead of an exam. Humans know how to learn new information, but large language models can't do this in the same way. Once a fully trained LLM has been deployed, its "brain"  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news: * * * New Digital Archive Celebrates Leaders of Lowell's Urban Revitalization University-Led Initiative Preserves Stories of Collaboration, Innovation and Community Spirit * Local leaders from business, education and government gathered at University Crossing recently to celebrate the launch of "Preserving Lowell's Legacy of Business and Community Leadership: A Digital Archive of Urban  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * Mass Shootings Spur Local Voter Turnout but Don't Sway Presidential Vote Choices, Study Finds UMass Amherst and Brennan Center researchers ID trends missed by earlier studies * Mass shootings can spur higher voter turnout in nearby communities, but the effect is highly localized and doesn't appear to change how people vote for president, according to new findings from researchers at  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Warren Presses Trump on False Assertions that Grocery and Energy Costs are Down for Americans U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, provided President Donald Trump information showing the cost of groceries, energy, and oth  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Duckworth, Dingell, Simon Lead Democrats in Pressing Labor Secretary to Explain Elimination of Key Protections, Programs for Workers with Disabilities * Rollbacks include a rule that would have ensured workers with disabilities are paid competitive wages Trump admin's FY26 budget proposes a complete elimination of team that ensures compliance with disability protections In a new   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Lawmakers Urge U.S. Trustee to Investigate Whether Genesis Healthcare Is Abusing the Bankruptcy System to Avoid Paying Victims and Families "We urge you to press Genesis for answers that would help determine whether company insiders are attempting to exploit the bankruptcy system for their own gain..., while non-insiders like patient victims and vendors 'may get nothing.'" *  Was  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Ahead of Vote on Spending Bill, Pressley, DWC Condemn Trump and Republicans' Attacks on Healthcare * "I promise you, if every member of Congress had to walk one day in the shoes of our dedicated federal workers or parents struggling to get their kids food and keep the lights on, this shutdown wouldn't have lasted a day." "We're going to keep fighting for you every day, and voting decisivel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Joins DWC To Condemn GOP Budget, Premium Hikes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Chairwoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3), DWC Vice Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13), DWC Vice Chair Hillary Scholten (MI-3), DWC Whip Emily Randall (WA-6), and other Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus to underscore the devastatio  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * World Energy Outlook Underscores Inevitable Clean Energy Growth, Urgency of Rapid Fossil Fuel Phaseout * BELEM, Brazil (November 12, 2025)The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its annual World Energy Outlook today detailing trends in and scenarios for energy demand, supply, and what that means for emissions and economic development. The report highl  more