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Lowell becomes first city in MA to sue a data center

More than a dozen residents are using the expansion of a 352k data center

Jun 2 • Bottom Up

Back to school season brings uncertainty to Winston-Salem, North Carolina

After local officials eliminated of over 300 school positions — many tied to special education — educators and community members are speaking out…

Aug 31, 2025 • Bottom Up

How Congress' cuts to NPR and PBS will exacerbate the crisis in local news

A list of award-winning local stories that are under threat after Congress voted to clawback funding of 1,500 local news stations across the country.

Jul 20, 2025 • Bottom Up

As immigration raids increase nationwide, minors are being detained, displaced, and left to bear the hidden cost of mass deportations

A 13-year-old was detained by ICE in Massachusetts, the third minor to be detained in the state that has made national headlines.

Oct 19, 2025 • Bottom Up

3 lessons and a birthday ask

A birthday message from me as I turn a year older and get into my feelings about life

Apr 26 • Reporter Rahim

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