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Flower and produce farm in Long Island, New York. Farmers in the Northeast have been experiencing abnormally dry conditions since July.

Drought hikes costs, stunts growth for New England farms

By Julia Hendler, Associate Campus Editor October 1, 2025
A monthslong drought is drying up soil and hindering harvests at farms across New England, raising concerns surrounding the financial and agricultural costs of climate change. 
T.J.Maxx at Hynes Convention Center. The store is closing its doors in January, laying off 117 employees. Starbucks also closed 450 locations this week — nearly 20 of them being in Boston.

Customers, retailers reflect on Boston area Starbucks, T.J. Maxx closures

By Olivia Ruzic October 1, 2025
Numerous retail businesses in Boston are permanently closing due to financial strategy reassessments, according to multiple companies’ statements. 
Crowds at the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race in Allston-Brighton. More than 611 BU community members signed up to participate.

Thousands swarm Allston-Brighton for 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race

By Crystal Ngo September 29, 2025

The 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race kicked off in Allston-Brighton Sunday, honoring the late city councilor and his dedication to uplifting and preserving the neighborhood.  Scores of students...

The International Students and Scholars Office at Boston University. The Trump Administration’s drastic increase of prices for new H1-B visas threatens international students who plan to stay in the United States after graduation.

Price increase for H1-B visa applications sparks concern among international students

By Julia Perian and Olivia Santos September 25, 2025

The Trump administration announced a drastic price increase for new H1-B visa petitions on Sept. 19, jeopardizing the professional futures of international students and workers nationwide.  Employers...

A mural titled “Resist With Love” by Sharinna Travieso outside of Naidey's Market in Boston. Travieso was one of the many artists invited to the city as part of the nine-day BLKOUT Walls Festival aimed at  bringing art to the community.

BLKOUT Walls ‘beautifies’ Roxbury neighborhood

By Zoe Seppi and Iris Broisat September 25, 2025

Local artists, over the course of nine days, will transform barren walls into murals in Roxbury as part of BLKOUT Walls, a mural-painting festival aimed at uplifting BIPOC artists and communities. The...

Ashford Street and Hartley Terrace block in Allston. Peter Schiepers, 33, of Allston pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges after law enforcement discovered Schiepers was allegedly supplying methamphetamine in and around Boston.

Man pleads guilty to trafficking ‘date rape’ drugs out of Allston home

By Sana Muneer, Vice President September 25, 2025
An Allston man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Boston to trafficking methamphetamine and Butanediol, also known as “date rape” drugs, out of his Allston home, the U.S. Attorney's Office wrote in a press release Wednesday. 
Boston City Hall. Council Ed Flynn opposed the continuation of Supervised Injection Facilities in Boston after over 200 residents expressed safety concerns regarding the SIFs.

City Council rejects proposal to oppose supervised injection facilities

By Daniela Ginsburg, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025
The Boston City Council discussed a measure to cut down on safe injection sites in Boston during its meeting Wednesday at City Hall Plaza.
The MBTA Green Line at the Boston University East stop. The United StatesDepartment of Transportation secretary sent a letter to MBTA general manager and CEO asking for a plan to reduce crime on the MBTA, or funding will be withheld.

Federal officials threaten funding for the T, citing safety concerns

By Riley Zeleznik, Contributing Writer September 23, 2025

The United States Department of Transportation has threatened to withhold or redirect funding for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority if it does not share a plan focused on minimizing criminal...

“From Policy Design to Action” panel speakers from left to right: Gustavo Ferreira, Samantha Gross, Lebogang Mulaisi, Lukas Sokol and Benjamin Sovacool via Zoom.

StuGov lays out ambitions for the year in second meeting of the semester

By Elena Pejic September 23, 2025

Boston University Student Government chose new lead senators, proposed upcoming budget resolutions and discussed procedure and expectations for the semester at their second official meeting Monday night. StuGov...

Jake Sullivan and host Meghna Chakrabarti. The former National Security Advisor spoke about current affairs with other world powers; the conversation was interrupted by protesters in the audience who criticized Sullivan’s actions while in office.

Pro-Palestinian protestors interupt ‘A Conversation with Jake Sullivan,’ former U.S. national security adviser

By Brontë Massucco September 22, 2025
Above all else, they made their voices heard. WBUR’s “On Point” broadcast featuring former U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was interrupted by two pro-Palestinian protestors on Sept. 16.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced her three-step plan to protect vaccine access across the state.

Massachusetts joins regional healthcare coalition to fill gaps left by the Trump administration

By Amilcar Coutinho Amado September 22, 2025
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey formed a regional health coalition with other northeastern states following a federal funding block of up to $200 million to programs run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a Sept. 18 press release. 
Thousands gathered outside of the Massachusetts Statehouse to honor political conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Boston vigil is one of the many events following the widespread uproar of conservative groups around the country in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.

Thousands gather for Charlie Kirk vigil, sparks counter protest

By Katherine Wu and Isabelle Zhang September 19, 2025

More than 3,500 mourners, many clad in red MAGA hats and carrying candles, gathered on the steps of the Massachusetts Statehouse to honor conservative political activist Charlie Kirk Thursday evening.  The...

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