With Universities Threatened, Can Boston Still Be Boston?
Colleges and teaching hospitals are the cornerstones of the city’s economy — and identity. But federal funding cuts to higher ...
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Representative Ayanna Pressley endorses Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in reelection race against Josh Kraft
seven Boston City Councilors, eight state representatives, and state Senator Lydia Edwards of East Boston. Pressley, a progressive leader and one of the state’s most influential politicians ...
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Amid federal ‘attacks,’ Boston City Council declares Hub a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender people
Amid “attacks” from the federal government, the Boston City Council passed a resolution that recognizes the Hub as a sanctuary city for transgender people and the LGBTQ community. The Council ...
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Boston city councilors defend pro-immigrant Trust Act as President Trump threatens funding cuts
Amid threats of losing federal funding, Boston city councilors stood fast in their support of the city’s pro-immigrant Trust Act at a hearing Monday, defying President Trump’s promises to crac ...
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Amid Boston payroll hikes, city councilor says Hub should look to hire laid-off federal workers
A city councilor says Boston should explore ways to hire laid-off federal workers as a means to start filling nearly 2,000 vacant jobs throughout city government. City Councilor Benjamin Weber ...
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Boston salary database: See which city employees made the most in 2024
Eight city of Boston employees made more than half a million dollars in 2024, with the top earner taking home almost $150,000 more than the top earner the previous year, according to city payroll ...
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Boston named a top city for coffee, pastries by Food & Wine. What restaurants to try
Between iconic, historical bakeries and hip new coffeehouses, the city offers plenty to sip and snack on. Here are the reasons Boston was named a top city for coffee and pastries, including the ...
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Boston immigrants ask City Council to preserve, strengthen Trust Act
Immigrants and immigration advocates asked the Boston City Council Monday to preserve the law that limits Boston police’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and also to ...
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White Stadium renovation to move forward after judge sides with city of Boston
The city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners LLC, a for-profit company, are hoping to renovate White Stadium and make it the home for a National Women's Soccer League team and provide a state-of-the ...
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‘MegaCambridge Is Inevitable’: Cambridge City Councilor Files Policy Order to Annex Boston
The Cambridge City Council is considering annexing the City of Boston — a power grab to secure the “strategic resources” of Dunkin’ Donuts, Fenway Park, and craft beer. City Councilor ...
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Trump administration fires back at Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's State of the City speech
IN BOSTON RIGHT NOW. SEAN AND THE MAYOR SAID BOSTON WAS A CITY UNDER ATTACK BY THIS FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION. AND TONIGHT, THE WHITE HOUSE IS POUNCING ON THAT. BOSTON DOESN’T BACK DOWN THE WHITE ...
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‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her 2025 State of the City Address from the MGM Music Hall Wednesday night, touting new initiatives and doubling down on her stance that Boston will not be ...