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Finding a shady spot: Massachusetts' Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs wants to help residents stay cool this summer. That's why the department is investing nearly $1.4 million in an initiative to plant trees in 14 communities across the commonwealth, as WBUR's Josie Guarino reports. The effort to mitigate the effects of extreme heat is called the "Cool Corridor Grant Program." Here's what to know:
Hitting home: The Federal Communications Commission is looking into on-air sponsorships -- also known as underwriting -- at 13 public media organizations across the country. WBUR is one of them.
Eyes on City Hall: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office is expected to make a "major housing announcement" today. (Listen or head to wbur.org later for more updates.) It comes as the city's affordable housing supply remains a major issue in this upcoming mayoral race.
Job hunt: The state's department of Labor and Workforce Development unveiled a new tool Friday meant to help laid off federal workers from Massachusetts find jobs. The website, which can be found at mass.gov/fedup (quite punny), lists resources for veterans, training opportunities and methods to search for careers in both the public and private sectors. More than 46,000 residents work for the federal government, according to Gov. Maura Healey's office.
ICYMI: Longtime Bruins player Brad Marchand is going south. Bruins fans received a surprise Friday when news broke that Marchand, the team's captain, was traded to the 2024 Stanley Cup winner the Florida Panthers in a major roster shakeup. Bruins forward Charlie Coyle and defenseman Brandon Carlo were also traded the same day.
P.S. -- Having a little trouble adjusting to daylight saving time? You're not alone. Here are a few tips to make the transition easier.