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Signs for Massachusetts senate candidate John Deaton, presidential candidate and vice president Donald Trump and JD Vance in Brookline, Massachusetts. Increased political divide has affected families and communities in Boston. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘My vote kills her vote’: Bostonians polarized as they cast election ballots

Lauren Albano November 5, 2024
At polling stations across Boston, residents are voicing deep frustrations over political polarization as they cast ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Experts say Joro spider sighting in Boston not a cause for concern

Samantha Genzer October 20, 2024
Experts are advising the public not to be alarmed following the sighting of an invasive Joro spider in Beacon Hill, the first reported appearance of the species in Massachusetts.
People wave Palestinian flags during a rally organized by the Boston Coalition for Palestine. PHOTO BY LEIA GREEN

Bostonians rally, reflect on one year since Oct. 7 attacks

Leia Green October 8, 2024
This week, events in solidarity with both Israel and Palestine occurred throughout Boston and reflected the myriad of perspectives surrounding the ongoing conflict.
The Massachusetts State House. Gov. Maura Healey signed a $3.1 billion spending bill into law that will fund union contracts and the state’s strained shelter system. YITONG LI/DFP STAFF

After tense stalemate, multi-billion dollar state spending bill signed by Healey

Anna Rubenstein December 8, 2023
A $3.1 billion spending bill that will fund union contracts and the state’s strained shelter system was signed into law on Monday, ending a stalemate on Beacon Hill, during which Republican lawmakers utilized a parliamentary move to stall the bill’s passing. Gov. Maura Healey signed the bill almost immediately after it landed on her desk, funding 95 collective bargaining agreements that allow wage increases for about 60,000 workers across the state. The bill also allocates $250 million toward the overwhelmed shelter system.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Sustainability in style: Credo and Covet

Kendall O’Brien March 31, 2023
Trends aren’t always worth following, but one trend consumers should subscribe to is sustainability. Consumers have taken a newfound interest in eco conscious actions, and stores are taking notice.
Geoff Diehl

Republican gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl champions affordability and anti-mandates for Massachusetts

Adithya Iyer November 9, 2022
Geoff Diehl lost to Maura Healey behind his campaign of anti-mandates and freedom
Halloween Beacon Hill

GALLERY: Halloween decorations at Beacon Hill

Clare Ong October 30, 2022
The picturesque neighborhood of Beacon Hill came alive with elaborate Halloween decorations.
Boston Public Garden

GALLERY: Must-see places in Boston

Clare Ong June 7, 2022

From stunning city views to relaxing parks, Boston has something for everyone. When you get the chance, venture off Comm. Ave. and take in all that Boston has to offer. Even beyond the main city, there...

Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Beautiful Boston — to romanticize or not?

Editors February 10, 2022
Every city has its good and bad aspects. If people choose to focus on the good, why should we stop them?
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in 2014. Baker announced last Wednesday he will not run for re-election for a third term in the November 2022 gubernatorial election. MIKE DESOCIO​​/ DFP FILE

Gov. Charlie Baker announces he will not run for re-election in 2022

Bella Ramirez December 8, 2021
Gov. Charlie Baker announced he will not run for a third term in the November 2022 election.
Climate Strike activist speaking

GALLERY: Second annual Boston Climate Strike commences at Massachusetts State House

Jasmine Li April 23, 2021

By Jasmine Li Students and activists gathered outside of the Massachusetts State House Thursday for the second annual Boston Climate Strike, urging legislators to co-sponsor bills calling for immediate...

The Boston Public Library, a registered Boston landmark. A proposed update to the Massachusetts Constitution would extend landmark preservation privileges to buildings significant to Black and immigrant communities. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Councilors call for expansion to City’s ‘landmark’ definition

Madison Mercado February 9, 2021
The change — proposed late January — would make it easier for sites significant to Boston’s Black and immigrant communities to be made city landmarks.
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