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The Daily Free Press

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A residential street in Boston. A new ordinance that limits protests in residential areas will prevent “targeted picketing” from the hours of 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. ALICE LEE/DFP STAFF

Tiered fines introduced for residential protesting

Bella Ramirez April 7, 2022
The Boston City Council passed an anti-picketing ordinance by a 9-4 vote March 30.
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

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. 
East to West: Jan. 24, 2022

East to West: Jan. 24, 2022

Ellen Maloney January 24, 2022

First episode of the semester! Today on East to West, we cover the new testing and isolation requirements, students calling for more gender inclusive bathrooms on campus, and governor Charlie Baker’s...

indoor vaccine mandate for certain spaces

Boston introduces policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces

Taylor Brokesh January 21, 2022
As of Jan.15, Mayor Michelle Wu's B Together policy — a mandate requiring proof of one COVID-19 vaccine dose to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston — came into effect.
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