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East to West: March 6, 2020

East to West: March 6, 2020

Justin Tang March 6, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover Super Tuesday primary elections, the death of BU real-life mascot Rhett, a new state bill that will help...

A homeless man sits wrapped in a blanket in Kenmore Square. The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill Thursday to make it easier for homeless people to obtain state IDs by eliminating fees and accepting alternative forms of residency documentation. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE

State legislation clearing hurdles to obtaining IDs for homeless moves forward

Allison Pirog March 4, 2020
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would make it easier for homeless individuals to obtain state IDs.
Framingham State University in Massachusetts. Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced a plan to end youth homelessness in the Commonwealth Thursday at Framingham State. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Baker administration plan to end youth homelessness in the Commonwealth

Daily Free Press Staff February 6, 2019
Charlie Baker and Karyn Polito announced a plan to end youth homelessness in the Commonwealth Thursday at Framingham State University.  
A man seeks shelter in the Hynes Convention Center MBTA station. The City of Boston is working to provide services and resources to aid people who are homeless this winter. HA NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City aids individuals affected by homelessness during cold months

Andy Vo November 29, 2018
With winter storms and freezing temperatures approaching, the City of Boston has been working with numerous city agencies, homeless shelters and other community partners to provide resources and services to aid the individuals affected by homelessness this winter.
Freddy Vazquez, 57, spends time in Kenmore Square. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh pushes to end youth homelessness

Gabrielle Turi February 20, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday that a group of advisors will work to end youth homelessness in Boston. The group will be led by Matthew Aronson, former member of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Boston City Council members listen to testimony regarding municipal ID cards for residents in the City of Boston Thursday afternoon. PHOTO BY CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council discusses municipal ID program

Amanda Kaufman October 27, 2016

About 75 people convened at a Boston City Council hearing Thursday afternoon at City Hall to discuss the implementation of the OneCard Municipal Identification Program. The program is still under...

The Boston City Council addressed the issues of homelessness, mental health and recovery during a public hearing Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council holds hearing concerning youth homelessness in Boston

Ben Rabin October 19, 2016

The Boston City Council held a hearing Tuesday night to discuss how the city should address the impacts of homelessness on Boston’s youth. The council heard from several members of the group Bridge...

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