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City of Boston to Host Its Annual Disability Community Forum on Thurs., May 8, 2025

BOSTON, Mass. /MASSACHUSETTS NEWSWIRE/ -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Disability Advisory Board have announced that the City’s annual Disability Community Forum will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The event, held at Suffolk University Law School, is open to the public, with hybrid attendance options allowing participation both in person and on Zoom. To register for this event, please visit boston.gov/disability-forum.
Governor of Massachusetts Office

Massachusetts’ Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Housing Development Incentive Awards to Create 1,256 Units

LAWRENCE, Mass. /MASSACHUSETTS NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 709 total new units in 9 Gateway Cities across the state. This funding is in addition to the $27 million in HDIP funding awarded earlier this year. Together, HDIP awards made by the Healey-Driscoll Administration in 2024 will support the creation of 1,256 new housing units.

RECENT MASS. NEWS

3rd3rd Marketing showcases its Un-Senior Living approach

3rd3rd Marketing showcases its Un-Senior Living approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire:/ -- 3rd3rd Marketing, the nation's leading agency redefining how senior living communities connect with older adults, showcases its "Un-Senior Living" approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston. Through two sessions with industry partners, 3rd3rd will explore how communities can reduce ageism in marketing, increase diversity in senior living communities, and improve marketing ROI.
Haier TV and Total Sonics Announce Addition of Award-Winning Total Cal Auto Calibration

Total Sonics and Haier Announce Addition of Award-Winning Total Cal Auto Calibration Tech to Next Gen Haier TVs

MILFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Total Sonics (a division of THAT Corporation®) is very pleased to announce they've come to agreement with global CE powerhouse Haier Multimedia on licensing Total Cal®, their innovative automatic room calibration system. Total Cal's groundbreaking approach both simplifies the room calibration process for consumers and keeps costs down for manufacturers.
Total Sonics’ Award-Winning Audio Processing Comes to Skyworth TVs

Total Sonics Audio Processing Comes to Skyworth TVs with The TiVo OS

MILFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- New England-based audio technology innovator, Total Sonics®, the licensing arm of THAT Corporation®, is pleased to announce agreements with TV technology powerhouse TiVo™, a division of Xperi®, and the Skyworth® Group, one of the world's largest TV and appliance manufacturers. The agreement with TiVo allows them to integrate and distribute the patented Total Sonics audio enhancement technology suite along with TiVo firmware.
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra performing. Photo: Noya Photo.

Lowell Chamber Orchestra Announces Bold and Diverse Seventh Season for 2025

LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is thrilled to announce its seventh season, promising an ambitious lineup of performances that continue to challenge the conventional boundaries of classical music. Building on its reputation for innovation, accessibility, and artistic excellence, LCO's 2025-2026 season will spotlight groundbreaking works, emerging and established composers, and an unwavering commitment to community engagement - all presented free of charge.
City of BOSTON

City of Boston to Host Its Annual Disability Community Forum on Thurs., May 8, 2025

BOSTON, Mass. /MASSACHUSETTS NEWSWIRE/ -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Disability Advisory Board have announced that the City’s annual Disability Community Forum will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The event, held at Suffolk University Law School, is open to the public, with hybrid attendance options allowing participation both in person and on Zoom. To register for this event, please visit boston.gov/disability-forum.
(L-R) Anqi Zhou, William Suh, Emma Robertson (headshots courtesy of the artists)

Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces 2025 winners of its fourth international young artist competition

LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is proud to announce the winners of its fourth international young artist competition. Cellist William Suh won first prize, soprano Emma Robertson won second prize, and oboist Anqi Zhou won third prize. As part of his winning, Suh will be performing with LCO during next season.

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