Boston City Council reelected City Clerk Alex Geourntas and Assistant City Clerk Dassie Bheecham and debated two amendments to the Home Rule Petition during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
• February 13, 2025
The documentary “No Other Land” remains without a U.S. distributor or streaming platform — making its screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre a rare opportunity for American audiences.
Chocolates, flowers, heart-shaped candy and plush teddy bears have flooded the shelves for the past few weeks as the clock ticks closer to Valentine’s Day.
The Massachusetts drought status worsened Feb. 7 as two regions in the state entered a Level 3 Critical Drought, according to the Executive Office Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Massachusetts distributed $2 million to local law enforcement, several state agencies and Northeastern University Jan. 31 in an effort to increase gun violence prevention initiatives.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Jan. 30 the acquisition of enVision Hotel, a homeless shelter that has been operated by Victory Programs Inc. since November 2021.
After the City of Boston Planning Department announced an updated draft of its new zoning amendments Jan. 15, Boston residents and organizations urged for an extended public comment period and voiced concerns.
By Lauren Albano, Campus Co-Editor
• February 7, 2025
When Brendan Little worked as policy director for the City of Boston’s Office of Recovery Services, he often received requests from constituents to help pay for their loved ones’ funerals, but the office did not have the dedicated funds to support.
President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders limiting gender recognition and dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs cause mixed reactions from students, Boston schools and advocacy groups.
By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor
• February 7, 2025
Boston University freshman David Sipos sat in the audience as Brookline Town Meeting deliberated Article 9 on Nov. 19. The proposal would allow three-family homes in neighborhoods zoned for two.
The Boston City Council discussed auditing the 2014 Boston Trust Act and proposed higher wage increases for the lowest-paid city workers during this week’s meeting.
