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Protesters at the Fenway Health Medical Center on Boylston Street. The center has halted gender-affirming care for patients under 19 after facing federal backlash.

Protests follow Fenway Health decision to end gender-affirming healthcare for patients under 19

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay and Brie Foster October 24, 2025
Fenway Health discontinued gender-affirming care services for patients under 19 years old in order to comply with new federal requirements from the Trump administration, according to an Oct. 13 statement released by the medical provider.
Fenway Victory Park, one of Boston’s most known and applauded greenspaces. Organizations around the city have been working to improve civilian access to greenery and pushing for energy sustainability.

Four years after local climate initiatives take shape, there’s ‘a lot of work to do’

By Emma Mullay and Grace Whinnery October 24, 2025
From planting trees to topping bus shelters with green roofs, both city-led and volunteer-run organizations are taking strides to make Boston greener.
Student Press Law Center press release regarding the Stanford Daily’s lawsuit challenging U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Fifty-five student news organizations across the country have joined an amicus brief filed by SPLC to combat the effect of federal immigration policies on student journalists.

‘Rights don’t defend themselves’: More than 50 student newspapers rally behind Stanford Daily lawsuit against Marco Rubio

By Liam Dunne, City Co-Editor October 24, 2025
After the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Aug. 16 for violating First Amendment rights on behalf of The Stanford Daily, student news publications across the country took action. 
Boston City Hall. The Council met today and passed a resolution supporting gender-affirming care.

City Council passes resolution supporting gender-affirming care access, discusses automated traffic enforcement

By Saanvi Haridas, Campus Associate Editor October 22, 2025
The Boston City Council passed a resolution supporting access to gender-affirming care and discussed automated traffic enforcement during its Wednesday meeting.
“Color Flows” on Winter Street in Downtown Crossing. The new initiative by Mayor Michelle Wu will bring food trucks, art installations and cultural events to Winter Street daily until Nov. 16.

Color Flows on Winter Street reimagines city space through public art

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor October 21, 2025
The City of Boston recently launched Color Flows on Winter Street, a multi-week event spotlighting a public art installation, as one of the first programs in the Planning Department’s Design Vision for the city. 
Head of the Charles Regatta participants row toward Anderson Bridge on Saturday. Last weekend was host to the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest three-day rowing competition, with almost 12,000 rowers from 24 different countries participating in the 74 events.

60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from across the world

By Anika Kapasi October 20, 2025
Nearly 400,000 spectators lined the banks and bridges of the Charles River this past weekend to watch the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest rowing competition.
Crowds at the Boston Common for the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday. The event was part of a nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration and hosted speakers such as politicians and representatives from nonprofits and advocacy groups.

‘This is what democracy looks like’: Thousands gather for ‘No Kings’ protest at Boston Common

By Grace Whinnery and Haley Sky October 19, 2025
Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Boston Common Saturday for the “No Kings” rally, voicing dissatisfaction with the actions of the Trump administration. 
Two individuals enter the Boston University School of Law on Central Campus. In response to a decision made by the Supreme Court to cut diversity, equity and inclusion grants, educators across the state testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee to discuss next steps for higher education.

BU professor, diversity experts testify against federal DEI losses

By Olivia Ruzic October 16, 2025

Teachers and diversity experts testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee Tuesday to discuss the effects of recent federal proceedings on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and...

Boston City Hall, located in the Government Center area of Downtown Boston. Residents of Boston’s South End recently formed a committee to keep track of the actions of city council members in regards to crime and safety on Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard.

Mass and Cass safety issues spur creation of PAC by South End residents

By Nicole Abrams, Associate Campus Editor October 16, 2025
South End residents have formed the Mass and Cass Political Action Committee to inform voters of moves made by city council candidates surrounding the public health and safety issues plaguing the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard — also known as Mass and Cass.
A produce stand at the Trader Joe’s on Boylston Street. Due to a rise in food pantry and nonprofit grocery store closures from cuts to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Programs, the Boston City Council discussed the possibility of launching publicly-funded grocery stores across the city to combat food insecurity.

Boston to consider city-owned grocery stores amid rising food security

By Chloe Pisani October 16, 2025
City Council is considering instating publicly-owned grocery stores in Boston amid food pantry closures and cuts to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
Rowers on the Charles River in Boston. This week, the Boston Public Health Commission announced a health alert for cyanobacteria algae blooms in the Charles River, containing toxins that can make people and pets sick.

Toxic algae bloom persists days before Head of the Charles

By Evie Wood October 15, 2025
A toxic algae bloom continues to thrive in the Charles River less than a week before thousands of rowers arrive for the Head of the Charles River Regatta, a three-day world-renowned sailing competition.
Bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue. Cyclists are advocating for safer bike lanes in Boston after three people were killed biking in Cambridge last year.

Cyclists, pedestrians concerned for their safety on city streets

By Grace Whinnery October 15, 2025
Cyclists and bike advocates in Boston and beyond are pushing for improved bike infrastructure, claiming current bike lanes are insufficient and endanger both bikers and pedestrians.
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