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The MassINC staff is composed of dedicated researchers, journalists, media experts, pollsters, co-ops, and interns. These individuals strive to achieve their collective vision of public policies that can forge pathways to opportunity. To learn more about them, visit our staff page here.
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Finding inspiration domestically and abroad for bold action on regional transit
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February 12, 2020
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The evolving role of street workers in youth violence prevention
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February 12, 2020
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Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future
At a time when division seems all pervasive, it's reassuring to visit Gateway Cities and find citizens engaging in difficult and potentially divisive issues in an entirely respectful and open-minded manner.
January 27, 2020
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Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future
At a time when division seems all pervasive, it's reassuring to visit Gateway Cities and find citizens engaging in difficult and potentially divisive issues in an entirely respectful and open-minded manner.
January 27, 2020
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Developer Dave Traggorth builds transit hubs with housing
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/747278926&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe> This week on Gateways, Ben sits down with real estate developer Dave Traggorth of Traggorth Companies, whose developments can be found in multiple Gateway Cities.
January 23, 2020
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The local news vanishing act: What Gateway Cities are doing to fix it
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/743510983&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, we look at the state of local journalism in Massachusetts. Bruce Mohl, editor of CommonWealth, joins to talk about the struggle many local news outlets face, calling this era of reporting a "low point," and urging private citizens and lawmakers alike to recognize the severity of the situation.
January 15, 2020
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5 ideas for generating better school district improvement plans
The Gateway Cities Journal
January 15, 2020
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English language learners thrive in Early College
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/739866151&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, we bring you our very first bilingual episode, featuring two Lawrence High School graduates and former Early College ESL students, Elvianna De Jesus and Emeli Diaz. They discuss the ways in which Early College set them up for success, allowing them them to earn college credit before even
January 7, 2020
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Conversations from the Gateway Cities Innovation Summit & Awards
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/735913738&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>During the Gateway Cities Innovation Summit & Awards, our host Tracy got to speak with some of the awardees who are working toward realizing all the potential our Gateway Cities offer. Nick Giaquinto served as chief of staff for late Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter. Nick accepted the award on behalf
January 1, 2020