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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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BU community mourns COM student’s death in fatal bike crash

Daily Free Press Admin December 6, 2012

The cyclist killed in a collision that occurred on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Saint Paul Street was identified as Boston University student Chris Weigl, officials said. BU spokesman Colin Riley...

Students protest Gaza attacks in Copley Square rally

Daily Free Press Admin November 21, 2012

Waving giant Palestinian flags and shouting “Viva viva Palestina,” more than 1,000 protesters marched from Copley Square to the Israeli Consulate Tuesday night, demanding a stop to Israel’s actions...

UPDATE: Cigarette identified as cause of five-alarm fire in Allston

Daily Free Press Admin October 29, 2012

Fire investigators found a carelessly disposed cigarette the cause of a five-alarm fire that destroyed a wood-frame house in Allston in the early morning of Oct. 27, officials said. Boston Fire Department...

Brookline armed robberies suspect pleads not guilty

Daily Free Press Admin October 16, 2012

One of the suspects allegedly tied to two of the four armed robberies that occurred near Boston University’s campus pleaded not guilty at his arraignment at Brookline District Court Monday morning. Taquari...

Third armed robberies suspect in custody

Daily Free Press Admin October 12, 2012

A third suspect allegedly involved in two of the four recent armed robberies near Boston University’s Charles River Campus turned himself in late Friday, officials said. The third suspect, whose name...

First body found in Charles River ID’d as Cambridge man

Daily Free Press Admin October 11, 2012

Officials identified the body found in the Charles River on Monday morning as Pedro C. Rodriguez, 69, of Cambridge on Thursday. “While the investigation into his death remains ongoing, it’s being...

BU offers $10,000 for info on robbery suspects

Daily Free Press Admin October 10, 2012

Boston University announced a reward of $10,000 for anyone who gives information about the suspects of the Brookline armed robberies, police said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. BU Police Department...

UPDATED: Body found in Charles River on Columbus Day morning

Daily Free Press Admin October 8, 2012

Authorities recovered a body from the Charles River Monday morning, Massachusetts State Police officials said. State police officials sent a marine unit to recover the body after the Boston University...

Despite criticism, job stats positive sign, experts say

Daily Free Press Admin September 11, 2012

Although the latest job numbers have sparked criticism nationwide, proving another obstacle for President Barack Obama, experts said August’s unemployment rate is a step in the right direction. The...

Green line excluded from potential countdown signs

Daily Free Press Admin September 5, 2012

Passengers on the Red, Orange and Blue Lines will know when their next train arrives if countdown signs in South Station, Park Street and Downtown Crossing are successful. The Green Line and Silver Line,...

Otto Pizza replaces Upper Crust, brings squash, zucchini toppings to West Campus

Daily Free Press Admin September 2, 2012

A new pizzeria featuring butternut squash, apple and cauliflower toppings replaced The Upper Crust Pizzeria on Aug. 25 as one of several restaurants in West Campus where students can satisfy late-night...

Warren, Kennedy attend Boston Pride parade, say hurdles for gay rights remain

Daily Free Press Admin June 9, 2012

Senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren and congressional candidate Joseph Kennedy III marched in the 42nd annual Boston Pride parade on Saturday, although they said there are still obstacles in the way...

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