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City of Boston creates $4 million fund to help Allston-Brighton renters buy homes

Rin Velasco September 24, 2021
City councilors discussed a $4 million grant for renters to obtain homeownership Tuesday.
2,600 Massachusetts students with disabilities became eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals and qualify for Pandemic-EBT benefits this month. COURTESY OF HENRY KELLNER VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Massachusetts expands free, reduced lunch benefits for BPS students

Tanisha Bhat February 8, 2021
The extension of benefits comes almost a year after the outbreak of COVID-19, which forced many schools to transition to hybrid and remote learning — a change that has been uniquely impactful to students who relied on subsidized lunches to eat.
EDITORIAL: Residential development in Allston spells gentrification

EDITORIAL: Residential development in Allston spells gentrification

Editors December 6, 2018

Allston doesn’t have the best reputation among Boston University students or locals. Many students prefer to limit their time in Allston to late nights, “crawling” through frat houses and losing...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released his quarterly housing report Tuesday that revealed progress in the city’s plan to expand affordable housing. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Martin Walsh releases quarterly housing report

Kyler Sumter April 29, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released a quarterly housing report Tuesday that stated that 565 new housing units were permitted this quarter to reach a total of 17,183 units that have been permitted or...

In honor of Equal Pay Day this Tuesday, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s Office of Women’s Advancement and the American Association of University Women kicked off free salary negotiation workshops on Monday. PHOTO BY ELLEN CLOUSE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Martin Walsh hosts free salary negotiation workshops

Paige Smith April 6, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, in collaboration with the Office of Women’s Advancement, announced Sunday a week of free salary negotiation workshops, which will be hosted around the city in honor of...

PHOTO BY KRISHNA SHARMA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Redevelopment Authority seeks extension for urban renewal plan

Kalina Newman March 22, 2016

The Boston Redevelopment Authority requested an extension Wednesday for a decade-old urban renewal plan, according to BRA representative Gina Physic. The original deadline of April 30 is approaching...

The BRA announced plans Thursday for the development of apartments out of the former Goddard House Assisted Living in Jamaica Plain. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Redevelopment Authority approves Goddard House renovations

Anna Whitelaw March 22, 2016

The Boston Redevelopment Authority released plans Friday to convert the Goddard House Assisted Living in Jamaica Plain into an apartment complex, according to a Friday press release. The Goddard...

A report released Tuesday revealed harsh truths about how Boston families continue to struggle financially. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Report reveals increase in income inequality in Boston

Anush Swaminathan March 21, 2016

The Office of Workforce Development and the Boston Redevelopment Authority released a labor report Tuesday that showed an increase in income inequality and the cost of living in the city despite an...

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EDITORIAL: MBTA must do more to ignite Boston’s nightlife

Editors March 18, 2016

Residents worry that Boston will remain a city by day and a small town by night with the T’s new cut to late-night service. The T is returning its hours to normal after two years of late night service...

In response to two years of feedback from the Boston community, Mayor Martin Walsh announced reforms to the Boston Redevelopment Authority in an effort to create better relations between the agency and the people of Boston. PHOTO BY KRISHNA SHARMA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh announces reform for Boston Redevelopment Authority

Lavanya Prabhakar March 18, 2016

In an effort to establish trust in city planning, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced a plan Tuesday to reform the identity of the Boston Redevelopment Authority, according to a Tuesday press release. “This...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced Thursday their approval of renovations to BU residence Myles Standish Hall. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA approves Myles renovation, construction to begin May

Ellen Cranley February 17, 2016

The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved Boston University’s Myles Standish Hall and Annex Renovation Project Thursday following a two-month process of reviewing the renovation’s Project Notification...

After three weeks of deliberation, the Boston Redevelopment Authority announced its approval of a new high-rise apartment building to be built in the West End. PHOTO BY NICOLAS TEPPER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA approves 44-story West End tower proposal

Oriana Durand February 17, 2016

After years of negotiations, the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved a project proposal by Equity Residential Thursday to renovate the Garden Garage into a one-building apartment residence, according...

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