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District 8’s City councilor for Sharon Durkan

Meet Sharon Durkan, District 8’s newest city councilor

Braedon Blumfield September 13, 2023
From growing up in a small and overwhelmingly conservative town in northern Georgia to being the finance director for Sen. Ed Markey, recently-elected District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan has always had an interest in politics.
Two pride parade attendees stand on a column on June 10, 2023.

‘Empowering’ — Boston’s celebration of pride returns after three-year hiatus

Matthew Eadie June 12, 2023
Boston erupted in a celebration of pride on Saturday as thousands flocked to the streets for the city’s first Pride parade and festival after a three-year hiatus.
A park visitor walks past a bed of yellow tulips in Boston Public Garden. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Tulips bloom in Boston Public Garden

Andrew Burke-Stevenson May 1, 2023
Tulips blooming in Boston Public Garden mark the coming of spring to the city. Parkgoers enjoyed the weather and the flowers on April 28.
Ricardo “Ricky” Holguin portrays a pirate while surrounded by ducklings during the “Make Way for Ducklings” play

A quest for home: ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ concludes run at the Wheelock Family Theatre

Emily Wyrwa March 15, 2023
Based on the children’s book of the same name, the play follows a family of ducks traveling through Boston in search of the perfect home.
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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...

East to West: Sept. 20, 2021

East to West: Sept. 20, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 20, 2021

Stay safe! Today on East to West, we cover new cases of the West Nile Virus, students falling victim to scams, vandalism of the 9/11 memorial and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

Boston Parks and Recreation announced Friday it plans to build a dog park in every city neighborhood. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston looks to add dog parks to every neighborhood

Isabella Abraham February 10, 2021
Residents pushed for a dog area in West Roxbury's Millennium Park. Currently, there are four official BPRD dog recreation spaces out of 24 City-recognized neighborhoods — none lie south of Dorchester.
GALLERY: Hockey at the Public Garden Pond

GALLERY: Hockey at the Public Garden Pond

Hannah Yoshinaga February 2, 2021

Freezing temperatures created a fresh sheet of ice over the Boston Public Garden Pond Saturday, and several skaters took advantage of the opportunity to play hockey at the park.  

Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the Cancer Moonshot initiative at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Biden addresses nation as president-elect

Daniel Kool November 8, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States Saturday following four days of uncertainty during which President Donald Trump threatened legal action as key states’ final tallies trickled in.
The Boston Red Cloaks, a group of women who dress as handmaids and advocate for abortion rights, gathered on the steps of the Massachusetts State House Sunday to condemn Amy Coney Barrett’s expected confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Red Cloaks protest for abortion rights, against Barrett’s confirmation

Daniel Kool October 26, 2020
Speakers called for the swift passage of the Act to Remove Obstacles and Expand Abortion Access, or ROE Act, in Massachusetts. Behind them stood a wall of women dressed as Supreme Court justices, Lady Liberty and — most prominently — handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel and series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Boston still offers plenty for city-goers looking to engage in fall festivities. FALON MORAN/ DFP FILE

Guide to 2020 fall festivities in Boston and beyond

Julia Ermi September 21, 2020
Although fall in Boston may look a little different this year, there are still many things to do while staying safe.

EDITORIAL: Winthrop Square Tower is exception, must cast last shadow

Editors April 11, 2017

For the past several months, Boston officials have been fighting with city conservancy groups and advocates for the Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. What caused it? Shadows. The Winthrop Square...

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