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13Forest Gallery: 'Personal Space' to open Saturday
UPDATED Sept. 24: 13Forest Gallery, which reopened at 167A Mass. Ave. on May 21 after having been…
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Couple stays upbeat despite worsening health challenges
Sue and Jeff Thompson face trials, keep smiling. UPDATED Sept. 18: On July 19 it was one year since Jeff Thompson was diagnosed with ALS, and during that time his condition has worsened. But he and his wife, Sue, have learned some important lessons: Be prepared before the next thing happens so…
AHS grad's nonprofit teaches tech skills in Kenya, Ukraine
Robbie Khazan UPDATED Aug. 23: Recent Arlington High School graduate Robbie Khazan is working to teach computer-science skills to underprivileged children around the world with his nonprofit organization Kiddo Byte. He was recently awarded a scholarship for his efforts with Kiddo Byte. Khazan, 18,…
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Fatal Chestnut Manor fire ruled 'accidental'
Report released six months after records request. UPDATED July 28: The Chestnut Manor fire…
Local, state, federal funds support ambitious AHA projects
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