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Fenway Park workers distribute packets of peanuts outside the ballpark before the game on Fenway Opening Day April 4. More than 1,000 UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers employed at MGM Music Hall and Fenway Park will vote from June 13 to 15 to authorize the first concessions workers’ strike in Fenway history.

Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park, MGM Music Hall prepare for June 13-15 strike vote

By Liam Dunne, City Co-Editor May 19, 2025
More than 1,000 UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers employed by MGM Music Hall and Fenway Park will vote from June 13 to 15 to authorize the first concessions workers’ strike in Fenway history.
Franklin Street in Downtown Boston, located in the Financial District and the city’s District 2. In order to combat rising temperatures, Boston City Council met May 9 to discuss expanding urban tree canopies in District 2 neighborhoods that possess disproportionately low urban tree canopy levels compared to other neighborhoods.

Boston City Council considers plans for cooling centers, urban tree canopies amid rising temperatures

By Isabelle Zhang, Associate City Editor May 16, 2025
In anticipation of rising summer temperatures, the Boston City Council held a hearing May 9 to discuss expanding urban tree canopies in District 2 as a potential solution. 
Protestors at a rally organized by Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine Friday. Boylston SJP members protested an article published by Emerson College’s student newspaper. The article contained bodycam footage of the police raid on Boylston SJP’s pro-Palestine encampment last year.

The Berkeley Beacon bodycam article sparks protest, backlash over student journalist ethics

By Samantha Genzer and Truman Dickerson May 2, 2025
While Adri Pray, editor-in-chief of Emerson’s independent student newspaper, The Berkeley Beacon, attempted to cover a Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine protest at Emerson College April 24, she was shadowed by two protesters who covered her camera and face with Palestinian flags. 
A passport issued by the United States of America. Students have expressed concern over the legality of the Trump administration’s recent visa revocations, which have temporarily been reinstated.

International students, lawyers react to visa revocations, their temporary reinstatement

By Liam Dunne, Associate City Editor May 2, 2025
The Trump administration announced April 25 it would reinstate international student visas, leaving many concerned for their legal status.
A protestor holds up a sign in support of the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers Union March 31. Wellesley College professors ended a month-long strike April 24 without gaining a union contract, returning to classrooms and lecture halls that suffered under their absence.

Wellesley College deals with aftermath of a month-long strike at end of semester

By Charlie Johnson May 1, 2025
Wellesley College professors ended a month-long strike April 24 without gaining a union contract, returning to classrooms and lecture halls that suffered under their absence.
Boston City Hall. City Councillors recognized International Jazz Day, approved a Youth Works Grant and discussed establishing an office and a commission for LGBTQIA2S+ advancement and oversight respectively.

City Council celebrates International Jazz Day, approves $4 million for YouthWorks Grant, discusses establishment Office of LGBTQIA2s+ Advancement, Oversight Commission

By Elizabeth Mehler, Associate Campus Editor April 30, 2025

Boston City Council recognized International Jazz Day with a guest performance, approved $4 million for the YouthWorks Grant and discussed the establishment of an Office of LGBTQIA+ Advancement and a Transgender,...

A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.

Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor April 30, 2025
Brookline’s political system makes it accessible to young people — and it has fostered an environment with a strong emphasis on civic and youth participation.
Cambridge brothel bust: a fight for anonymity, city councilor implicated

Cambridge brothel bust: a fight for anonymity, city councilor implicated

By Liam Dunne, Associate City Editor April 25, 2025
The “booker” of a network of brothels operating out of Massachusetts and Virginia was sentenced April 18 to a year in prison and another year of supervised release, as well as fined $200,000 in a Boston federal court.
Lynn residents and local workers at Lynn Common Wednesday. They held a walkout to protest the Trump administration’s threat to cut billions of federal funding to Medicaid.

‘Hands off Medicaid’: Protesters rally against proposed Medicaid cuts in Lynn Common

By Charlie Johnson April 24, 2025
Lynn residents and local workers held a walkout at Lynn Common Wednesday protesting the Trump administration’s threat to cut billions of federal funding to Medicaid.
Gov. Maura Healey at Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2025 State of City Address at MGM Music Hall. Healey announced April 16 that 15 public community colleges across Massachusetts will receive a $9.7 million award to expand workforce training in critical health care professions.

Fifteen Mass. community colleges receive $9.7 million to boost health care training

By Amil Coutinho Amado April 24, 2025
Gov. Maura Healey announced April 16 that 15 public community colleges across Massachusetts will receive a grant totaling $9.7 million to expand workforce training in critical health care professions.
Alphonce Felix Simbu (left), Cybrian Kotut (middle) and Conner Mantz (right) running in the Boston Marathon. The 129th Boston Marathon took place on Monday.

‘This is what being a Bostonian is’: Boston Marathon unites city in day of records, celebration

By Samantha Genzer, Sarah Cruz, and Holly Gustavsen April 22, 2025
More than 30,000 runners from around the world pounded the pavement from Hopkinton to Copley Square on Monday for the 129th Boston Marathon.
Boston Police cars and cordoned-off area around Glenville Avenue Street in Allston. Boston Police officers are investigating a homicide in the Allston neighborhood and currently have one suspect in custody, said Officer Mark Marron of the BPD.

Homicide investigation in Allston, one suspect in custody

By Truman Dickerson, City Co-Editor April 21, 2025
Boston Police officers are investigating a homicide in the Allston neighborhood and currently have one suspect in custody, said BPD Officer Mark Marron. 
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