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Boston’s Downtown Revitalization Project relaunches for the first time since the pandemic

Macie Parker November 8, 2022
The downtown revitalization plan, created by the City of Boston and the Boston Consulting Group, will attempt to bring vibrancy back to Boston by creating more open spaces, opportunities for small businesses and new housing projects.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Welcome To The Greenhouse: Activism Burnout

Fiona Broadie February 23, 2022
You cannot continue to fight for something if you are losing a battle with your own mind.
you are loved mural on southampton street in boston

Local artists reflect on city’s murals

Colin Boyd April 29, 2021
Boston-based street artists say their murals are their way to leave their mark and key message.
boston city hall

Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Council

Madison Mercado April 27, 2021
The program, taking applications until June 18, promotes civic engagement among high schoolers.
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
row of houses in charlestown

City approves more than $370,000 in Charlestown Community Impact Fund grants

Daniel Kool March 24, 2021
Its Managing Committee approved “mini-grants” of $2,500 to $20,000 to local nonprofits.
boston city councilwoman annissa essaibi george talks to small business owners in downtown crossing

Annissa Essaibi George tours downtown businesses stung by pandemic

Samuele Petruccelli March 22, 2021
The councilor discussed struggles and relief as part of her “Get Boston Back to Business” tour.
demonstrators at a stop asian hate protest in boston common

Activists rally against racists attacks on Asian Americans

Madison Mercado March 15, 2021
The protest joined a growing list of rallies across the country. Spectators and protesters gathered around the Parkman Bandstand painting cardboard signs with messages such as “Stop Asian Hate” and “I am not a virus.”
residential street in brookline massachusetts

Change is weird

Michelle Tian March 15, 2021
I recently moved out of my childhood home, and it was so much tougher than I thought it would be. I’ve lived in the same place for 16 years, so to suddenly be in a new environment with a blank state for all these memories to be written on is almost unnerving.
Pizza from T. Anthony’s on Commonwealth Avenue. Restaurants in Boston are preparing for large orders this Thanksgiving due to family gatherings being canceled because of the pandemic. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants prepare for more takeout orders this Thanksgiving

Rin Velasco November 24, 2020
With family gatherings canceled more than ever this Thanksgiving, more Bostonians may turn to carry-out restaurant meals for their Thanksgiving feast.
A community fridge in Allston outside of Grasshopper Restaurant. Food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the opening of community fridges across the city of Boston. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Community fridge opens in Fenway

Allison Pirog November 19, 2020
A community fridge and pantry opened in Fenway Monday to serve those experiencing food insecurity, which has grown in prevalence since the pandemic began.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
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