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Boston City Hall. A resolution to pass the Cherish Act, a petition aimed at funding higher education institutions, was passed in a unanimous vote during the city council meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City councilors pass resolution in support of Cherish Act, HERO Act

Lara Hartle February 2, 2024
A resolution for the state legislature to pass an act providing funding for public colleges and universities was voted on unanimously during a city council meeting on Wednesday, as well as an act supporting veterans in Mass.
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City Council endorses statewide child care assistance bill

Madison Mercado April 6, 2021
The Common Start bill would provide public funding for affordable early education and child care.
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Labor union distributes food to recently fired Nine Zero Hotel employees

Madison Mercado April 5, 2021
The hotel fired 52 employees — more than two-thirds of its staff — in March.
The Boston Women’s Fund promotes women-led, community-driven initiatives that aim to achieve economic, social and racial equality. COURTESY OF BOSTON WOMEN’S FUND

Boston Women’s Fund encourages diverse youth to drive change in local politics

Madeline Humphrey November 13, 2020

In the business world, women receive a reported 7 percent of venture funds for their startups, according to a Fundera statistic, even as more are pursuing entrepreneurial success in the United States. The...

Great Scott, a live music venue in Allston, closes its doors after 44 years in business. Its final two months saw performance cancellations due to the coronavirus. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local performers reflect on permanent closure of iconic Boston music venue Great Scott

Molly Farrar May 12, 2020
For 44 years Bostonians frequented Great Scott, swigging drinks and enjoying live music at the iconic local favorite. But the beloved underground indie locale announced it will not be reopening after quarantine.
Locals gather at the Massachusetts State House Tuesday afternoon to encourage Gov. Charlie Baker to support the Safe Communities Act, a law that would protect residents from raids and religious registries. PHOTO BY SABRINA SCHNUR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Residents rally, encourage Baker to make Massachusetts sanctuary state

Sabrina Schnur March 21, 2017

Approximately 50 people rallied outside the Massachusetts State House Tuesday morning for a demonstration titled “Take Action Tuesday” and encouraged Gov. Charlie Baker to sign the Safe Communities...

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