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Firefighters respond to a house fire on Freeman Street Friday. The fire was extinguished by around 4:30 p.m and the cause is still unknown. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

House fire breaks out on Freeman Street behind Dexter Park, 2 firefighters injured

Charlie Johnson March 28, 2025
Firefighters responded Friday afternoon to a house fire on Freeman Street.
Brownstones along Euston Street in Brookline. The Brookline School Committee voted to eliminate the Office of Educational Equity March 13. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Brookline School Committee eliminates Office of Educational Equity, community rallies to restore funding

Elizabeth Mehler March 27, 2025
The Brookline School Committee voted to eliminate the Office of Educational Equity March 13.  In response, Brookline community groups are raising money, attempting to fund the equity positions themselves.
David Sipos poses in front of the Brookline Arts Center. Sipos, a freshman at Boston University, is running for a seat on Brookline Town Meeting Precinct 1 after feeling unrepresented at a Brookline Town Meeting. COURTESY OF DAVID SIPOS

From dorm to town hall: BU freshman David Sipos runs for Brookline Town Meeting

Sana Muneer February 7, 2025
Boston University freshman David Sipos sat in the audience as Brookline Town Meeting deliberated Article 9 on Nov. 19. The proposal would allow three-family homes in neighborhoods zoned for two.
An antisemitic sticker with Nazi signage that says “Stop Funding Israeli Terrorism” stuck on a lamppost at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Harry Agganis Way. Several antisemitic stickers have been spotted on Boston University’s campus this week. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Antisemitic stickers spread to BU campus from Harvard, ‘shocking’ Jewish students

Lauren Albano December 6, 2024
Antisemitic stickers were spotted on Boston University’s campus along Commonwealth Avenue this week as students returned from Thanksgiving break. The stickers appeared approximately two months after they first appeared at Harvard University in October, according to the Harvard Crimson.
City Smoke Shop. Massachusetts legislators plan to file a new bill that would introduce a birthdate cutoff for the purchase of nicotine and tobacco products. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Massachusetts lawmakers propose Nicotine-Free Generation bill to phase out tobacco sales

Liam Dunne December 4, 2024
State Sen. Jason Lewis and State Reps. Tommy Vitolo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian plan to file a Nicotine-Free Generation bill during the 2025-26 legislative session, aiming to gradually phase out the legal sale of nicotine and tobacco products in Massachusetts.
The Professional Clothing Closet website which is run by Boston University’s Center for Career Development. The Professional Clothing Closet is designed to give students confidence in the workplace by providing business appropriate attire. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Dressing professionally as a student: Office attire for the layman

Brontë Massucco November 21, 2024
Taking the first step into the corporate world as a college student is intimidating for a whole host of reasons, including students’ desire to be seen as equals to the professionals they are working alongside.
Protestors carry Israeli and American flags outside Brookline Town Hall on Tuesday night. Around 25 protesters gathered in support of Israel outside a Brookline Town Hall meeting, where the Town Meeting Members Association, the legislative branch of Brookline, planned to vote on a ceasefire resolution. PHOTO BY EMMA CLEMENT

Protesters rally outside Brookline Town Meeting in support of Israel

Talia Lissauer November 20, 2024
Around 25 protesters gathered Tuesday night in support of Israel outside a Brookline Town Hall meeting, where the Town Meeting Members Association, the legislative branch of Brookline, plan to vote on a ceasefire resolution.
Voters fill out their ballots on Nov. 5 at Precinct 1 in Brookline, Massachusetts. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston area participates in 2024 Presidential Election

Sarah Cruz November 8, 2024
Boston University students and the Greater Boston area prepare for and participate in election activities.
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Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston

Amanda Brecher October 17, 2024
To all of the suburbia natives trying to find your footing in  Boston, you may need some guidance on where to get good grub. You’re probably looking to impress the family when they visit for parents’ weekend and show them that you’ve found your way in city living — and there's nothing like an awe-inspiring meal to do just that. 
Two Pastel De Natas in a pastry box at Flake Bakery. Flake Bakery, which was founded by Quintino and Stephen Chen and serves authentic Portuguese pastries, opened on Oct. 1. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Flake Bakery celebrates grand opening, brings authentic Portuguese pastries to Coolidge Corner

Jack Schwed October 8, 2024
Despite the vast cultural diversity within Boston’s culinary scene, Cristina Quintino noticed a glaring gap: traditional Portuguese pastries. This mission led them to open Flake Bakery in Coolidge Corner.
Tom Marton & Pals perform at 32 Russell Street as part of Brookline Porchfest. Porchfest brings the community together through local band performances on the porches of Brookline residents. PHOTO BY SAM MANDALA

Brookline Porchfest hums with excitement from community

Sam Mandala September 30, 2024
Residents populated the streets, and musicians performed across the porches of Brookline on Saturday in celebration of the ninth annual Brookline Porchfest.
A person speaks with the front desk at the Educational Resource Center in the Center for Career Development building. Many Boston University students have on- or off-campus part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Glimpsing into the lives of full-time students with part-time jobs

Lilu Trondowski September 18, 2024
For some students, finding employment is not a simple task, but for others, work has become a space and time to further their aspirations.
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