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East to West: September 23, 2019

East to West: September 23, 2019

By JenRacoosin September 23, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a new campus food initiative, plans for a multipurpose theatre in Fenway, a BU physics course that studies food, and more. This episode originally...

Thousands of Boston area residents amassed in City Hall Plaza on Friday to take part in the Massachusetts Climate Strike to protest climate change. This event was one climate strike of hundreds happening globally in a youth-led movement inspired by Greta Thunberg. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Thousands protest climate change in Boston as part of global climate strike

By Daily Free Press Staff September 21, 2019
The protesters included many students who skipped classes to rally in front of Boston City Hall against climate change.
An event hosted by the Greater Boston Food Bank, a hunger-relief organization. It is leading events for this year’s Hunger Action Month to raise funds and awareness surrounding food insecurity. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Greater Boston Food Bank works to fight hunger during Hunger Action Month

By Nisha Rao September 19, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank will host events throughout the month, which include an advocacy day at the Massachusetts State House.
The City of Boston’s Office of Workforce Development awarded a $2.2 million grant to community organizations that service low-income residents. COURTESY OF FLICKR

$2.2 million awarded to community organizations to uplift low-income residents

By Michelle Zheng September 15, 2019
The funds will go towards promoting economic mobility through activities such as employment training, leadership development, and job networking.
William McKinley School on Saint Marys Street. The Boston Saves program is providing kindergarteners in Boston’s public schools with a preseeded savings account in an effort to encourage saving. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh’s college savings program expands to Boston’s kindergartners

By Mia Cathell September 13, 2019
Every kindergartner enrolled in Boston Public Schools will receive a savings account with $50 already included, to help them prepare for college and beyond.
The 9/11 Memorial at Boston Logan Airport. Various organizations throughout Massachusetts will be hosting events all day Wednesday in observation of the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. COURTESY OF FLICKR

MA organizations pay tribute to lives lost on 9/11

By Mia Cathell September 11, 2019
The events include a memorial service at the Massachusetts State House and a memorial run on Saturday.
On Sep. 4, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke at a construction site in the Seaport District as part of the city’s month-long programming for National Recovery Month. Workers observed a moment of silence to honor the 150 out of 100,000 construction workers lost to opioid-related deaths. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Walsh’s office to host addiction awareness events for National Recovery Month

By Mia Cathell September 5, 2019
These events include opioid overdose reversal trainings, a substance abuse awareness rally, and an interfaith service honoring activists and leaders in addiction recovery.

Boston Jewish community, politicians respond to Poway shooting

By Joel Lau May 1, 2019
Boston politicians and Jewish organizations reacted to the shooting at a Jewish synagogue near San Diego, California, that took place on Saturday with messages of support for the affected congregation. They condemned anti-Semitism and hate.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Thursday the City will release 1,000 new Section 8 rental housing vouchers to support those who suffer from chronic homelessness. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE

Walsh announces release of 1,000 new Section 8 rental housing vouchers

By Natalie Patrick April 30, 2019
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Thursday the City will release 1,000 new Section 8 rental housing vouchers to support those who suffer from chronic homelessness.
A B-line train pulls up to a stop commonwealth avenue. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the City plans to invest in projects across Boston focusing on areas including transportation, education, arts, and housing.
ALI AUDET/ DFP STAFF

Boston to invest $2.78 billion over next five years to improve infrastructure

By Natalie Patrick April 26, 2019
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the city will focus on improving infrastructure in various areas including transportation, education, arts and housing.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh said he hopes the City’s new registration portal for lobbyists will bring transparency and responsibility to lobbying in local government. OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE

City launches registration portal for lobbyists

By Natalie Patrick April 23, 2019
In an effort to increase transparency and accountability within municipal lobbying, the City of Boston launched a registration portal for lobbyists. As of April 16, the City mandates lobbying clients, lobbyists and lobbyist entities register with the City Clerk’s Office every year.
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of Stop & Shop employees on strike at a location of the supermarket in Dorchester. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP STAFF

Joe Biden joins Stop & Shop workers’ protest

By Dana Sung April 19, 2019
New England Stop & Shop workers have been on strike since April 11 after company officials and employees failed to reach a new contract agreement after months of negotiations.
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