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Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George and Boston City Council candidates advance to the general election
September 15, 2021
Lex Weaver, Editor-in-chief
After a long night of delays due to a surplus of mail-in and dropbox ballots on election day, the mayoral and Boston City Council results are finally in. Over...
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Bostonians voice their concerns at the mayoral primaries: ‘You can’t complain if you didn’t participate’
September 14, 2021
Sarah Barber, Cathy Ching, Karleigh Corliss, Elena Giardina, and Northeastern Journalism Students
Boston voters at Tuesday’s historic preliminary mayoral election called for a leader who will take action on a wide variety of issues — from improving public education...
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City council race: Edward Flynn running for reelection for District 2
September 13, 2021
Lex Weaver, Editor-in-chief
Edward Flynn, the incumbent City Councilor for District 2, is running to keep his seat on the Council. District 2 includes the Chinatown, Downtown, South End and...
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Debut Mission Hill Arts Festival inspired attendees to value the work of local artists
September 9, 2021
Taylor Blackley, Reporter
Throughout five shows, the first-ever Mission Hill Arts Festival sparked inspiration and conversations between artists and audiences. The musicians who performed often defied...
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City council race: Eric Porter running for District 9
September 8, 2021
Ha Ta, Audience Engagement Editor
Eric Porter, an entrepreneur and business owner from Allston, is running to be the next District 9 City Councilor. Porter is running against the incumbent Councilor...
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A Guide to Boston’s 2021 Mayoral & City Council Race
September 8, 2021
Ha Ta, Audience Engagement Editor
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City council race: Liz Breadon running for reelection in District 9
September 3, 2021
Jacob Bentzinger, Reporter
Liz Breadon, the incumbent candidate from District 9, is running for reelection to City Council. Breadon is running against Michael Bianchi, who was running in...
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City council race: William Dickerson III running for District 4
September 2, 2021
Avantika Panda, Reporter
William Dickerson III, former aide to Boston City Council, is running to be the next District 4 City Councilor, representing the neighborhoods of Dorchester and...
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City council race: Michael Bianchi running for District 9
September 1, 2021
Jacob Bentzinger, Reporter
Michael Bianchi, former Boston mayoral candidate and Allston-Brighton native, is running to represent District 9 on Boston City Council. Competing with Bianchi...
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Centuries-old traditions brought thousands to celebrate and worship in Little Italy
August 31, 2021
Taylor Blackley, Reporter
Boston’s North End streets filled with thousands of visitors and the smell of delicious Italian food all weekend long. Sunday was the culmination of the yearly...
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News

Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George and Boston City Council candidates advance to the general election

Lex Weaver, Editor-in-chief

September 15, 2021

After a long night of delays due to a surplus of mail-in and dropbox ballots on election day, the mayoral and Boston City Council results are finally in. Over...

Bostonians voice their concerns at the mayoral primaries: ‘You can’t complain if you didn’t participate’

September 14, 2021

Boston voters at Tuesday’s historic preliminary mayoral election called for a leader who will take...

Debut Mission Hill Arts Festival inspired attendees to value the work of local artists

September 9, 2021

Throughout five shows, the first-ever Mission Hill Arts Festival sparked inspiration and conversations...

Centuries-old traditions brought thousands to celebrate and worship in Little Italy

August 31, 2021

Boston’s North End streets filled with thousands of visitors and the smell of delicious Italian...

Kim Janey talks mayoral campaign, BPS elected school committee and welcoming refugees

August 31, 2021

Kim Janey, the current Acting Mayor of Boston, is running for a full term as mayor. Earlier...

Porchfest returns to Jamaica Plain with a new organizer and a mission to spotlight and pay local BIPOC artists

August 23, 2021

On Saturday, Porchfest, a free music festival where lawns, courtyards, and of course, porches,...

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Features

Bostonians voice their concerns at the mayoral primaries: ‘You can’t complain if you didn’t participate’

Sarah Barber, Cathy Ching, Karleigh Corliss, Elena Giardina, and Northeastern Journalism Students

September 14, 2021

Boston voters at Tuesday’s historic preliminary mayoral election called for a leader who will take action on a wide variety of issues — from improving public education...

A Guide to Boston’s 2021 Mayoral & City Council Race

September 8, 2021

Boston residents, organizers express mixed feelings over Independence Day holiday

July 9, 2021

For many Americans, the 4th of July is a time to celebrate national pride and the American ideals of...

As Boston ballet community reckons with a year of change, dancers advocate for more agency

May 26, 2021

In a highly competitive field in which careers are more finite than most, it’s rare for classical ballet...

Boston Police body cam footage shows confrontations during the protests following the death of George Floyd

May 13, 2021

Burgeoning ‘intentional communities’ throughout Boston relieve residents’ loneliness in pandemic times

May 12, 2021

Explore Boston's intentional communities with our StoryMap. Click on "Start Exploring" to begin. Map...

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Changemakers

Incarcerated women need treatment, not punishment. Stacey Borden knows firsthand.

Ysabelle Kempe, Reporter

July 7, 2021

Formerly incarcerated woman sets to provide housing and support in Roxbury for women coming out of the prison system to help them recover from their trauma.