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The Daily Free Press

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Joe’s restaurant on Newbury Street, a popular neighborhood strip lined with retail stores and places to eat. Both customers and restaurant owners expressed their worries about the potential effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Boston businesses.

Boston restaurants may face rising prices, loss of consumers should Trump tariffs take effect

By Emma Mullay, Associate City Editor June 6, 2025

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have sparked fears surrounding a potential surge in prices across Boston restaurants, leaving some community members worried for the financial future of smaller...

Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

The classic holdover: A spring break away from home

By Ananya Swaroop March 4, 2025
Maybe I’ll wake up without an alarm, make a good breakfast, take a relaxing bath and tick off things from my spring break bucket list. Of course, there will be moments where I’ll wish I was home, but I’ll remind myself that I’ll be okay. And above all, I’ll take it one day at a time. 
BridgeBU members watch the 2024 presidential debate on Tuesday. People gathered in college classrooms, restaurants and bars to watch the debate. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Viewers tune into presidential debate at watch parties across Boston

By Lauren Albano and Charlie Johnson September 13, 2024
Bars, restaurants and college classrooms filled up across Boston to put on watch parties during the presidential debate on Tuesday night.
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

The food that can’t be egg-nored

By Amy Crevino November 8, 2023
We cannot forget the foods that can be served from breakfast to dinner, and from appetizers to desserts. The foods that take on countless textures and tastes, suited for any and every holiday and occasion. When thinking about these egg-cellent comfort foods, one continuously remains the most versatile: eggs.
City hall

Boston City Council meets to discuss alcohol licenses and miniature bottles

By Jit Ping Lee March 24, 2023
The Boston City Council met Wednesday and discussed plans to increase the number of liquor licenses while separately restricting the sale of miniature alcohol bottles.
Fenway

New dining, services and venues opening in Fenway over next month

By Adithya Iyer March 24, 2023
New restaurants, retailers and venues are opening in the Fenway neighborhood in Boston over the next 30 days. The new businesses are being opened by the development firm Samuels & Associates in an effort to continue providing a “high-quality experience” for Fenway residents and visitors.
Downtown Boston

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

By 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.
Fire in Allston

Fire in Allston leaves $3 million in damage, several local businesses temporarily close

By Ruihan Yang September 22, 2022
A fire in Allston destroys several restaurants and stores, temporarily closing them for weeks to come.
Two people sit at a counter in Life Alive Organic Cafe on Commonwealth Avenue. Mayor Michelle Wu announced Feb. 18 that proof of vaccination for indoor venues is no longer required. ALICE LEE/DFP STAFF

Mayor Wu lifts proof of vaccination policy

By Jit Ping Lee February 24, 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu announced proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter indoor spaces in Boston on Feb. 18. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: Food allergies are my concern — and yours

By Bailey Salimes February 11, 2022
No person should feel like an annoyance or a complication because of an immune reaction they cannot control.
price surges at George Sherman Union

Food prices fluctuate at GSU as pandemic creates supply chain challenge

By Walker Armstrong February 1, 2022
Panda Express and Greens and Grains saw a price increase in menu items, while prices went down at CRBC.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Going digital may not be as straightforward a solution to environmental issues as we may think

By Editors April 22, 2021
The issue of sustainability can’t be removed from the context of our society, so we must ensure the solution is equitable.
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