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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Baker announces next phase of vaccination efforts, changes to vaccination sites

Rin Velasco May 18, 2021
The state will offer walk-up options at mass vaccination sites and will close four sites by June.
circle of people playing drums

Drum circles bring rhythm, community to Boston residents

Daniel Kool April 8, 2021
Alan Tauber, director of Arlington-based DrumConnection, led a group of three.
reggie lewis track and athletic center at roxbury community college

Boston implements Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative

Isabella Abraham March 29, 2021
It includes $1.5 million in funding to increase access and awareness among vulnerable communities.
divorce certificate

Pandemic poses new challenges for married couples

Rin Velasco March 26, 2021
A year of newly close quarters due to the pandemic may have contributed to an increase in divorces.
kim janey is sworn in as boston mayor at city hall

Mayor Kim Janey sworn in as Boston’s first woman, first Black Mayor

Anna Stjernquist March 26, 2021
Janey noted racial and economic disparities difficulties “laid bare” by the COVID-19 pandemic.
house of blues in boston

Boston moves into modified Phase Four of reopening plan

Isabella Abraham March 24, 2021
The move comes with increased citywide vaccinations and a decrease in new COVID-19 cases.
greco restaurant on newbury street in boston

Outdoor dining to resume in time for Dine Out Boston

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 18, 2021
Restaurants were originally slated to reopen their outdoor spaces April 1, but Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday the date would be moved up due to a forecast for warmer weather.
boston children's hospital

Massachusetts vaccine distribution contributes to long-term health care inequities

Sam Trottenberg March 11, 2021
The state’s Black and Latinx populations each suffered 10 percent more COVID-19 cases in the first half of 2020 and saw a death rate three times that of white residents.
mckinley middle school in boston

Pandemic brings unique challenges for ESL students, families

Isabella Abraham March 11, 2021
In public school private ESL programs and public English classes, both adult and K-12 ESL students are struggling with their education. Younger students in particular have difficulties adjusting to the in-home learning environment.
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