In Brief: Suffolk County earned AA- bond ratings from Fitch and S&P, both with positive outlooks, reflecting improved budgeting and strong reserves. Major infrastructure initiatives include highway and…
Read more Romaine: Looking back on 2025, Suffolk County is safer, stronger and more affordable | Long Island Business NewsWSJ ProOct. 10, 2025 5:52 pm ET TORONTO—Canada’s large public pensions might need to start investing more in Canadian businesses as the country tries to shield its economy…
Read more Canadian Pensions Might Need to Invest More Domestically, Official SaysBALTIMORE — In a pointed show of solidarity against President Donald Trump, state and local leaders walked through one of Baltimore’s most historically underserved neighborhoods Friday evening amid…
Read more Maryland leaders tell Trump they don’t need the National Guard to curb gun violenceBefore 6-year-old Jordan Walker was stabbed to death, his grandfather had begged for custody, warning Santa Clara County social workers that the two-bedroom apartment where the San Jose…
Read more Grandfather begged for custody before San Jose boy, 6, stabbed to death, lawsuit saysSAN JOSE — Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas had had enough. She listened quietly during Tuesday’s board meeting as leaders of the county’s child welfare agency breezed…
Read more In rare exchange, Santa Clara County child welfare leaders endure epic takedown from Supervisor ArenasEditor’s note: The share of the U.S. population older than 65 keeps rising – and will for decades to come. Since nearly half of Americans over 65 will…
Read more Few prepared to cover long-term care costsBOSTON — Nursing homes would be required to meet stringent staffing requirements under new Biden administration rules that the long-term care industry says are “unattainable” and could force…
Read more Biden’s nursing home rules face pushbackIn 1974, World War II veteran and Gloucester House owner Michael Linquata offered the Gloucester House Restaurant to SeniorCare to use for a fundraiser benefitting the Meals on…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: Breakfast raises money for Meals on WheelsBEVERLY — Mayor Mike Cahill used his annual State of the City address this week to highlight accomplishments and to reiterate that the city is in a strong…
Read more Cahill touts financial strength in State of City addressApril is National Volunteer Month and next week (April 21-27) is a highlight of the month as National Volunteer Week. This began as a celebration to honor the…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: Need a reason to volunteer? Here are a fewLAWRENCE — A fundraising workout and park cleanup are being held to get ready for the 8th annual Salt Addiction Fishing Derby this spring. The catch and release…
Read more Fundraising workout, park cleanup planned before annual Lawrence fishing tourneyHunger is a very real problem in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in October that 12.8% of all U.S. households — 17 million —…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: Meals on Wheels delivers more than foodA national foundation is bringing funding into D.C. to help struggling families to connect with basic needs and in turn help children at risk of child abuse. JooYeun…
Read more A phone lifeline for families in need in DC receives support from Doris Duke Foundation – WTOP NewsMarch is National Social Work Month, an opportunity to honor social workers in our community and around the nation and world for the invaluable contributions of their profession.…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: Thank a social worker for empowering youIf you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, call the Samaritans crisis helpline at 877-870-4673 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). Those in…
Read more Suicide Prevention ResourcesThe holidays have become a time where we, no doubt, indulge – we overspend, overbuy, overeat, and it can be easy to get caught up in the hoopla.…
Read more Parenting 101: 5 Ways to give back in the New YearWASHINGTON, December 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) – Advanced Advocacy once again partnered with Central Union Mission to host its seventh annual Charity Suit Drive, a community initiative aimed at…
Read more Advanced Advocacy and Central Union Mission Partner for the 7th Annual Charity Suit DriveWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has a simple reelection pitch to voters — let him “finish the job.” So what does that mean? What’s left for him to…
Read more Joe Biden wants to complete his goals on civil rights, taxes, and social services if he’s reelectedSocial Security’s pending insolvency grabbed attention at the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, with some candidates saying they would be willing to raise the full retirement age for…
Read more Haley, Christie open to raising Social Security retirement ageFormer social worker Thea Ramirez has developed an artificial intelligence -powered tool that she says helps social service agencies find the best adoptive parents for some of the…
Read more Does an AI tool help boost adoptions? Key takeaways from an AP Investigation
