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The Daily Free Press

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Boston City Hall. During the Boston City Council meeting today, councilors discussed accepting an American Rescue Plan Act grant, creating a committee for domestic violence and sexual assault and recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council discusses ARPA grant, committee for domestic violence and sexual assault, Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Siena Gleason October 9, 2024
Boston City Council discussed a $7 million grant payment, a resolution in support of a domestic violence and sexual assault committee and a resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza. 
The crowd reaches towards the stage at a Chappell Roan concert on Oct. 15, 2023. A new city initiative can award up to $10,000 in grant money to businesses to grow Boston’s nightlife scene.
TALIA LISSAUER/DFP FILE

Mayor’s Nightlife Initiative awards $10,000 to businesses with Wake Up the Night grant

Mary Goetz September 25, 2024
The Office of Nightlife Economy awarded up to $10,000 in grant money to Boston businesses, totaling $300,000, to help cultivate Boston’s nightlife with its Wake Up the Night grant. 
Row of electric school buses in a lot

Mayor Wu introduces 20 electric school buses to Boston Public Schools

Macie Parker February 14, 2023
Twenty electric school buses will go into commission for Boston Public Schools on Feb. 27, Mayor Michell Wu announced last Monday, a move towards green transportation that the city said follows in its commitment to the Green New Deal.
Massachusetts General Hospital

Baker signs $3.76 billion economic development bill

Taylor Brokesh November 17, 2022
Governor Baker signed a $3 billion economic development bill into action, sending money to schools, hospitals, public transportation and affordable housing.
$75 million to minority businesses

Gov. Charlie Baker grants $75 million in aid for small businesses

Casey Choung March 2, 2022
Governor Charlie Baker announced the allocation of $75 million to support small businesses on Feb. 23.
Mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi-George speaks during a debate against candidate Michelle Wu

Wu, Essaibi George square off on transit, childcare in final televised debate before 2021 mayoral election

Cici Yu October 26, 2021
Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu faced-off in their final TV debate.
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