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From equity advocates to firefighters helping out in a crisis, these outstanding individuals improved their cities in Massachusetts. trib.al/W1tejud

There are now some 20,000 people in the Massachusetts family shelter system due to housing costs and migrants seeking refuge. trib.al/jlq2j8f

"I've seen this in Kansas, not Massachusetts, so this is pretty unusual," said Amy Kaufman, who scrambled to pick up her three-year-old. trib.al/IsuX4Dt

The $56 billion state budget will fund state departments and many local initiatives through June. trib.al/KpD3MXv

Bruce says there’s a lot at stake in this election and argues that his record of service makes him the best-prepared advocate for Ward 2. trib.al/yz1Wfpy

Chef Evan Deluty celebrated the opening of Stella Newton at 549 Commonwealth Ave on July 28. trib.al/1L1j5Ei

Plus: EarthGang and Dead Prez at GLD FSTVL, Carnival in Provincetown, Five Seconds of Summer and much more across MA this weekend. trib.al/Sg4I1e4

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Complex donuts, town-sponsored beer garden, ice cream recall, more. trib.al/2H9TWP3

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/eZ5jDSG

Almost three months before Halloween, the seasonal pop-up retailer has opened a handful of stores in Massachusetts, with more on the way. trib.al/o2GeE98

The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute. trib.al/XviEQI3

The answer is yes, but there aren't a ton of options. Here's what Patch found in our quest for affordable housing. trib.al/57FWRO6

Wondering what's on the market? See what the most recently listed homes in Newton have to offer. trib.al/vb1VeHA

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/Sdc2VQ4

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Massachusetts households hold. trib.al/2TtADxT

The sculpture portraying a wounded Indigenous man was thought to be destroyed in the 1950s until it showed up in Virginia 30 years later. trib.al/cDrQqXp

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/EYSZ50E

After a wild week of weather, it's possible Massachusetts could be hit with more severe storms and heavy rain late Monday into Tuesday. trib.al/RltQn4v

The Patriots have reportedly come to terms on a one-year deal with the former Cowboys star. trib.al/xYOQ7th

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/2HBoaMi