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The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston Multimodal Project is still awaiting funding after a $200 million proposal was rejected by the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project continues to push for federal funding

By Charlie Johnson February 23, 2024
After a second failed attempt, the Allston Multimodal I-90 project still awaits federal funding in order to revitalize and reconfigure the neighborhood. 
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include a motor vehicle accident with no injuries, larceny and an in-progress fight. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 11 — Feb. 17

By Kayla Sharpe February 20, 2024
This week’s crime logs include a motor vehicle accident with no Injuries, indecent exposure, and larceny.
A student conceals their face with a sign displaying the Palestinian flag during a protest organized by Students for Justice in Palestine on Friday. The protest called on Boston University to divest funds from companies supporting Israel. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students protest for BU to divest, call for cease-fire in Gaza

By George Lehman February 20, 2024
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the divestment of BU funding from companies supporting Israel on Friday in a march from Marsh Chapel to the Office of the President at 1 Silber Way.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council withdrew a proposition for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing concerns over future division, during a meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston City Council retracts proposition for cease-fire

By Daily Free Press Staff February 16, 2024
Boston City Council did not pass, nor discuss, a cease-fire resolution during Wednesday’s meeting, spurring questions as neighboring cities pass resolutions while Boston stays silent. 
Raine Wang, a College of Arts and Science sophomore, catches her hat as the wind knocks it off her head and her umbrella inverts. Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway and Medical Campuses closed for a snow day on Tuesday after Mayor Wu declared a snow emergency, causing public schools and universities in the Boston area to close. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Snow-where to be found: Boston University snow day met with lack of snow 

By Megan Amato February 14, 2024
Boston University adhered to the snow emergency Boston Mayor Michelle announced Monday evening, where she canceled classes for public schools in Boston. Both Northeastern University and Tufts University canceled class. Despite forecasts, BU’s snow day had very little snow fall.
A student carries a Boston University-branded umbrella during a light snow on Tuesday. The Nor’easter storm hit Boston, leaving puddles instead of piles of snow, following a 60 degrees Fahrenheit day on Saturday. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Winter weather patterns prompt questions of climate change

By Leia Green February 14, 2024
As Boston braced for a major winter storm, schools closed and plows readied to receive about a foot of snowfall. 
Boston Public Garden. The construction around the Boston Public Garden to improve accessibility and restore fountains has been ongoing for nearly five months. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Construction to the Boston Public Garden fountains expected to finalize in summer

By Madyline Swearing, Campus Co-Editor February 12, 2024
Construction to improve accessibility and restore fountains around the Boston Public Garden is expected to end this summer, marking nearly five months since its start in Sept. 2023.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include a MV accident with injuries, an in-progress fight and a suspicious persons report. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 4 — Feb. 11

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor February 12, 2024
This week’s crime logs include a moped that was struck by a train, an illegal trash dumping site, and a suspected fire.
Storm Total Snowfall Forecast Boston Tuesday February 13

BU closes campus following forecasted winter storm

By Andrew Burke-Stevenson February 12, 2024
Boston University closes campus after a winter storm is predicted.
The Coolidge Corner Theatre. The neighborhood movie theater is now screening films with open captions during select showings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Coolidge Corner Theatre introduces new accessibility features, shares updates on expansion

By Camille Bugayong February 9, 2024
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is now holding weekly open caption screenings as part of its effort to increase accessibility. More changes will come as its expansion project opens to the public in about a month. 
Closed MBTA Green Line B-branch tracks and a shuttle bus that replaces train service between Babcock and North Station. The MTBA B, C and D lines will be suspended between Feb. 20 and March 8, making it the longest Green Line shutdown since September. BARRETT WALSH/DFP FILE

Get ready for the longest Green line shutdown since September

By Megan Amato February 9, 2024
Grab your bicycles, charge your scooters or stretch your legs. Just don’t expect the T to come down Commonwealth Avenue from Feb. 20 to March 8. 
South Campus dorms on Buswell Street. Residents in South Campus are concerned by recurring maintenance issues. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students face maintenance issues in South Campus residences

By Leia Green February 9, 2024
BU students express frustrations about South Campus maintenance issues.
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