Formerly homeless individuals speak to students about experience, struggles
Boston University College Democrats and BU College Republicans co-hosted a presentation Wednesday night that would give students a different look at homeless individuals in order to spread awareness about the issue of homelessness. The talk featured two speakers from the Massachusetts Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau who shared their stories of being formerly homeless. “It’s […]
Burger restaurant in West campus to give students new sustainable dining choice
Boston University students will have a new sustainable dining option on West Campus in early 2014, officials said. BurgerFi, a restaurant chain committed to sustainability and healthy food, has announced they will open a new location at 961 Commonwealth Avenue in late January, BurgerFi’s Chief Operating Officer Nick King said. BurgerFi’s focus on environmentalism and […]
City Council approves salary increase for Boston Police Department
Despite disapproval from several city officials, Boston City Council passed a six-year contract award that will provide a 25.4 percent salary increase for Boston Police Patrolman’s Association members on Wednesday. Councilor John Connolly, who had previously said he was against the raise, was not present for the vote, and the $87 million contract passed 12-0. “We […]
Judge hears arguments about controversial MBTA ad
The American Freedom Defense Initiative and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority both made their initial appeals Wednesday at the U.S. District Court in South Boston in a suit claiming the MBTA violated the plaintiff’s First and 14th Amendment rights for an advertisement they wanted at transit stations. Plaintiffs Pamela Geller, Robert Spencer and the AFDI filed the […]
Walsh announces new members in transitional team
Mayor-elect Martin Walsh put together his advising group Tuesday, a group of more than 200 teachers, union leaders, artists, policy makers and other experts, to discuss policy ideas and pave the way for future goals Walsh established during his campaign before he fills Boston Mayor Thomas Menino’s seat. “During the course of the campaign, diversity was […]
City
- MBTA to have $25 million deficit due to union agreement
- Mayor Thomas Menino, Dropkick Murphys support local New England authors
- Mayor-elect Walsh learns to handle city problems at Mayor’s Conference
- Fewer Bostonians drive to commute, report suggests
- Gov. Patrick’s 2014 Fiscal Plan focuses on investments, higher education
National
- Mass. healthcare site sees low sign-ups due to glitches
- ACA extension period rejected by Mass. officials
- Mass. GDP recovers faster than national rate, report suggests
- Mass. LGBT groups push for House to approve non-discrimination act
- 50th anniv. of Community Mental Health Act brings federal officials to Hub
Politics
- Deadline nears for supporters to add questions to Nov. 2014 ballot
- Marty Walsh announces transition administration
- Zakim wins District 8 Boston City Council seat over Nichols
- Martin Walsh narrowly defeats John Connolly in Boston mayoral race
- Boston mayoral race sees greater voter turnout than 2009 election
Academia
- SED Dean Hardin Coleman to bring experience to Boston School Committee
- BU to offer MOOCs after joining online course platform edX
- Student success linked to motivation, study suggests
- Profs. say say education, media could combat Islamic stereotypes
- AP courses not indicative of collegiate success, study suggests
