QUINCY BROWN

Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Why Quincy Rejected a Big Property Deal

Quincy’s city council recently said no to a $22 million plan to buy a closed college campus. The vote in the finance committee was 6-3 against it, based on a live discussion online. Many leaders felt the city’s debt was already too high to take on more. With debts around $1. 8 to $2 billion—higher t

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May 07 2026RELIGION

City Hall\'s Saint Statues Face Legal Battle Over Public Faith

Quincy\'s plan to place statues of St. Michael and St. Florian outside its public safety building has sparked a heated debate over religion in government spaces. Supporters argue these figures inspire bravery and service, traits valued by police and firefighters. Critics see them as imposing one fai

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Brown University Shrinks Its Share of Blue Owl Private Credit Fund

Brown University, which manages an $8 billion endowment, has cut its ownership of Blue Owl Capital’s publicly traded private credit fund by more than half. The university now holds only 1. 5 million shares of the fund, down from 3. 2 million at the end of last year. Despite this reduction, Brown kee

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Quincy Mayor's Big Pay Raise Plan Hits a Snag

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch is in hot water. He's been hit with a $55, 000 fine for breaking campaign finance rules. The state found that his campaign team messed up big time. They took money from the wrong sources and didn't keep good records. The state's Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCP

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Oct 26 2025SCIENCE

Ocean Gold: Brown Algae's Hidden Potential

Brown algae, those humble sea plants, are more than just seaweed. They are packed with special molecules that could change the game in medicine and health. These molecules, like fucoidans and sterols, are created because brown algae live in tough conditions. They could be the key to new drugs and he

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Apr 04 2025SCIENCE

Stream Size Shapes Trout Growth and Survival

Brown trout are a fascinating example of how animals change their habits as they grow. This process, called ontogenetic niche shifts, greatly influences how many fish there are and how big they get. But here is the kicker: the environment where they live can limit these changes. To dive into this, a

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Quincy Wilson: A Young Star's Unexpected Roadbump

Quincy Wilson, a 17-year-old track sensation, had a surprising start to his season. Everyone expected a champion, his fans were watching and waiting to see the results of the VA Showcase 2025. He was supposed to be the star of the men's 500m race, the Paris Olympics had set a high bar for h

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

How Wildfires Boost Sulfate Production

Brown carbon, a key component of biomass-burning organic aerosols (BBOA), plays a significant role in absorbing sunlight and potentially speeding up global warming. However, the chemical processes that happen within these particles after they absorb light are not yet fully understood. Scientists hav

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Dec 10 2024SPORTS

Quincy Wilson's Inspiring Response to Friend's Journey

Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old track star, has had an incredible year. He's won a gold medal in Paris and set three world records in the 400m sprint. Recently, he was named the USATF Youth Athlete of the Year. But success isn't new to Quincy. He's faced challenges like age, injuries, and fame, yet he'

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Why Apples Turn Brown: Unraveling the Mystery

Browning is a common issue in many fruits, including apples, which can affect their appearance and taste. Scientists compared a browning-resistant apple variety called 'Rb-18' with a more susceptible variety, 'Fuji'. They found that 'Rb-18' had lower levels of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activit

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