Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

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Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

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Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

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Eileen O’Grady

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Buildings in the North End neighborhood.

[Photo] Councilor Julia Mejia addresses disparities in citywide commercial building vacancy rates

Molly Swanton, Reporter
April 14, 2021
The Northeast Housing Court in Lowell, Massachusetts. All non-emergency court events have been cancelled to reduce the number of people in the buildings during COVID-19.

Massachusetts bans evictions during coronavirus

Eileen O’Grady, Editor
April 24, 2020
What to know about paying rent and evictions in Boston during COVID-19

What to know about paying rent and evictions in Boston during COVID-19

Eileen O’Grady, Editor
April 9, 2020
Boston musicians Ethan Setiawan and Louise Bichan record a video in their home for Club Passim’s Keep Your Distance Festival.

Musicians take performances online to survive coronavirus shutdown

Eileen O’Grady, Editor
March 24, 2020
The Northeast Housing Court in Lowell, Massachusetts. All non-emergency court events have been cancelled to reduce the number of people in the buildings during COVID-19.

Housing Court Postpones Evictions due to COVID-19 outbreak

Eileen O’Grady, Editor
March 18, 2020
Ethos in Jamaica Plain has closed ten of their community cafes, but will still serve the elderly through Meals on Wheels or home delivery. / Photo by Eileen O'Grady

How is coronavirus affecting Boston’s nonprofits?

Catherine McGloin, Ruth Hunger, and Eileen O’Grady
March 17, 2020
"I voted" red and blue stickers.

Everything you need to know about voting in Boston on Super Tuesday

Eileen O’Grady, Editor
March 2, 2020
Protestors fighting back against new development, calling for more affordable housing in East Boston, Saturday Dec. 14. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

Protestors march for affordable housing at Suffolk Downs

Eileen O’Grady, Editor
December 19, 2019
Lisa Owens, executive director of City Life/Vida Urbana spoke at the meeting last week. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

Boston People’s Plan Assembly to protest Suffolk Downs development

Eileen O’Grady
December 12, 2019
Sharon Amuguni, a facilitator of the discussion on climate change last week, speaking to the community members gathered at Codman Square Health Center. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

City team tasked with including communities of color in climate change conversations

Eileen O’Grady
November 26, 2019
Shuttle buses such as this one from Encore Casino regularly pick up customers from Chinatown and other low-income communities. Photo by Eileen O’Grady.

Chinatown groups grapple with gambling addiction

Eileen O’Grady
November 15, 2019

Boston City Council probes maternal health disparities

Eileen O’Grady
November 12, 2019
Councilors Kim Janey, Matt O'Malley and Ed Flynn led the hearing on public health disparities in Boston communities of color

City Council committee seeks to improve health disparities in Boston’s communities of color

Eileen O’Grady
October 30, 2019
Wu wants to replace the BPDA with a new planning department, reexamine the city’s zoning codes and create new rules for future development. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

City Councilors pitch sweeping urban planning overhaul to East Boston community

Eileen O’Grady
October 18, 2019
Activist Armani White spoke to the Boston People's Plan Assembly, Sat. 22 in Field's Corner. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

Boston People’s Plan Assembly rallies for rent control

Eileen O’Grady
September 24, 2019
Northeastern professor Ted Landsmark (left) moderates a panel discussion with Gordana Rabrenovic, Amanda Hainsworth, Robert Jose and Elizabeth Bucar. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

Northeastern panel discusses role of society in hate crimes and mass shootings

Eileen O’Grady
September 23, 2019
The first Type 9 Green Line vehicles were introduced on December 21, 2018. Now the MBTA has plans to bring in Type 10. Photo via the MBTA website.

Green Line expansion is on track, but expect a bumpy ride

Eileen O’Grady
September 12, 2019
From left: Michael Maloney, Mark Bouquet and Vanessa Jean-Baptiste present their plan for Legal Greens LLC to an audience of Upham's Corner residents on Wednesday night. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

Proposed Dorchester pot shop wants to help residents with past felony records

Eileen O’Grady
September 6, 2019
Despite the lack of state policy, Boston Public Schools require comprehensive, LGBT-inclusive sex ed to be taught in classrooms. Fenway High School. Photo by Eileen O'Grady.

[Photo] Despite lack of policy, sex education in schools remains a priority to organizations, local officials

May 2, 2019
Jazz meets social justice in Berklee’s newest music program

Jazz meets social justice in Berklee’s newest music program

Eileen O’Grady
January 7, 2019
In Dorchester, a Co-op Seeks to Build a Healthier Neighborhood

In Dorchester, a Co-op Seeks to Build a Healthier Neighborhood

Eileen O’Grady
December 13, 2018
Life in Mission Hill: Allan Kindell

Life in Mission Hill: Allan Kindell

Eileen O’Grady
October 24, 2018
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