Project LawrenceA series of stories in 2014 on efforts to turn around the long-troubled Massachusetts city.As Lawrence Evolves, St. Patrick's Parish Broadens Its MissionSt. Patrick's Parish has broadened its mission to shepherd not just its flock, but the whole city. People say a lot of this change is because of one man --...ResumeLocal Coverage06:24Dec 17, 2014Lawrence Sees Job Growth, But Unemployment Remains ElevatedThe old industrial city has been adding jobs at a faster clip than the state. But its unemployment rate remains stubbornly high.ResumeLocal Coverage08:22Jun 5, 2014Lawrence Reaches Tentative Teacher DealIf it's ratified, it will be the first contract the Lawrence Teachers’ Union has had in three-and-a-half years. Local CoverageMar 19, 2014Under Receiver's Rule, Lawrence Schools Show Early GainsMore than two years after being placed under state control, Lawrence's test scores and graduation rates are improving. So receivership seems to be working, but it's also sparking the ire...ResumeLocal Coverage08:08Mar 12, 2014New Lawrence Mayor Seeks Turnaround For Long-Troubled CityLawrence suffers from a long list of woes, but new Mayor Daniel Rivera has his priorities: economic development and public safety.ResumeLocal Coverage07:26Feb 4, 2014Advertisement
As Lawrence Evolves, St. Patrick's Parish Broadens Its MissionSt. Patrick's Parish has broadened its mission to shepherd not just its flock, but the whole city. People say a lot of this change is because of one man --...ResumeLocal Coverage06:24Dec 17, 2014
Lawrence Sees Job Growth, But Unemployment Remains ElevatedThe old industrial city has been adding jobs at a faster clip than the state. But its unemployment rate remains stubbornly high.ResumeLocal Coverage08:22Jun 5, 2014
Lawrence Reaches Tentative Teacher DealIf it's ratified, it will be the first contract the Lawrence Teachers’ Union has had in three-and-a-half years. Local CoverageMar 19, 2014
Under Receiver's Rule, Lawrence Schools Show Early GainsMore than two years after being placed under state control, Lawrence's test scores and graduation rates are improving. So receivership seems to be working, but it's also sparking the ire...ResumeLocal Coverage08:08Mar 12, 2014
New Lawrence Mayor Seeks Turnaround For Long-Troubled CityLawrence suffers from a long list of woes, but new Mayor Daniel Rivera has his priorities: economic development and public safety.ResumeLocal Coverage07:26Feb 4, 2014