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Seven years after Walsh veto, Boston’s Black men and boys get a City commission

Phoebe Chen October 1, 2021
Boston’s first-ever Black men and Boys commission was signed into establishment last week.
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Senate confirms Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor

Madison Mercado March 23, 2021
City Council President Kim Janey stepped up as acting mayor — the first woman and person of color.
East to West: August 21, 2020

East to West: August 21, 2020

Justin Tang August 21, 2020

Happy Friday! Today on East to West, we cover a staff email detailing compliance to campus health regulations, what happens if you test positive for COVID-19 on campus, and how local businesses are...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order Sunday that prohibits gatherings of more than 25 people and requires Boston restaurants to cut their capacities in half in order to quell the spread of the coronavirus. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Here’s how coronavirus is affecting operations in Boston

Angela Yang March 16, 2020
Get the rundown on what's happening with the T, food establishments and other public spaces.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #1): March 16, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #1): March 16, 2020

Justin Tang March 16, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to move classes online in the wake of a recent uptick in coronavirus cases in Massachusetts,...

The Boston Mayor’s Office of Language and Communications Access produces materials that are accessible to people with physical disabilities and language barriers. CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DFP FILE

City centers on creating accessible content for populations with varied needs

Angela Yang March 3, 2020
The City of Boston is taking measures to make the materials it produces more accessible to all.
East to West: February 28, 2020

East to West: February 28, 2020

Justin Tang February 28, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud.   In this episode of East to West, we cover the effects of the Coronavirus on the BU community, Massachusetts’ new early voting ahead of Super...

Braddock Park in Boston’s South End. Housing rental prices in Boston increased by 1.3 percent from 2018 to 2019, the lowest per-year increase since the city began tracking the data in 2014. COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Rents in Boston are increasing at lesser degrees, but prices remain on the rise

Kyla Denisevich February 23, 2020
Data released by the City of Boston show increases in rent are diminishing. However, local residents are not yet feeling the effects of this development.
East to West: February 18, 2020

East to West: February 18, 2020

Justin Tang February 18, 2020

 This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover graffiti vandalism incidents on campus, rising costs for living on campus, the MBTA’s extensive construction...

Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday the City of Boston will begin developing mandatory racial equity training for all city employees. COURTESY OF FLICKR

City requests proposals for racial equity training programs for employees

Shannon Damiano February 17, 2020

City employees in Boston will soon be undergoing training on racial equity in the workplace. The Mayor’s Office is now soliciting proposals from consulting services to help develop and implement such...

East to West: February 14, 2020 (NH Primary Edition)

East to West: February 14, 2020 (NH Primary Edition)

Justin Tang February 14, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover the New Hampshire Democratic Primary Election, a special commencement speaker for the School of Law, Mayor Walsh’s Anti-Drug Achievements, and more. This...

East to West: February 10, 2020

East to West: February 10, 2020

Justin Tang February 10, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover a new Wellness Challenge on campus, Anti-mandatory-vaccination protests at the State House, and more in city and campus news. Plus, podcast contributor Michelle...

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