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Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. New construction on the building is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026. AMEILA GIESE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Pardee building set to begin construction spring 2026

Charlie Johnson March 4, 2025
Construction of a new building for the Pardee School of Global Studies is on track to start construction spring 2026.

Boston, Chelsea, Somerville defend sanctuary city policies amid increased ICE activity

Emma Clement February 28, 2025
Amid tension between the City of Boston and White House Border Czar Tom Homan, Massachusetts cities Chelsea and Somerville filed lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration for attempting to defund police departments over sanctuary city policies.
EnVision Hotel Boston website home page. Mayor Wu announced the acquisition of enVision Hotel Jan. 30, a homeless shelter that has been operated by Victory Programs Inc. since November 2021. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

EnVision Hotel acquired by City of Boston to support permanent housing for homeless residents

Liam Dunne February 10, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Jan. 30 the acquisition of enVision Hotel, a homeless shelter that has been operated by Victory Programs Inc. since November 2021.
An advertisement for Garbage to Garden, Inc.’s free food waste collection program is displayed on the T. The program is increasing its advertising and outreach efforts to increase participation in the service. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA RUANE

Boston expands outreach efforts for Curbside Food Waste Collection program

Alexandra Ruane February 5, 2025
The City of Boston launched new advertisements on public transit to promote its free curbside food waste collection service.
President Melissa Gilliam gives her inaugural address on Sept. 27. The Boston University Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground hosted a celebration Saturday at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Hall in partnership with the City of Boston to honor the legacy of Boston University alum Martin Luther King Jr with Gilliam as a keynote speaker. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU, Bostonians celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day event themed around overcoming darkness

Isabelle Zhang January 27, 2025
BU Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Hall, hosted by The Howard Thurman Center and the City of Boston.
The “Free at Last” statue, inspired by Boston University alum Martin Luther King, Jr., in Marsh Plaza. BU is hosting a celebration of King at the Howard Thurman Center on Jan. 25. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day in light of presidential inauguration overlap

Amil Coutinho Amado January 22, 2025
The Boston University community is commemorating the legacy of civil rights activist and alum Martin Luther King Jr. this week, a celebration eclipsed by President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to reporters in January. The City of Boston announced the receivers of the 2024-25 Youth Development Fund, an initiative that supports Boston youth organizations and programs. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City of Boston announces grantees for 2025 Youth Development Fund

Tavishi Chattopadhyay December 3, 2024
The City of Boston announced the grantees for the 2025 Youth Development Fund on Nov. 25, aiming to provide positive outlets for Boston youth and increase a variety of free youth programming.
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist

Warm November temperatures in Boston sparks climate change concerns under Trump’s presidency

Liam Dunne November 19, 2024
Boston experienced unseasonably warm temperatures this November, prompting concerns surrounding the future of the City’s environmental policies under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
A sign outside of Planned Parenthood in Boston. Boston residents remain divided about abortion rights following the 2024 Presidential Election. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘The Devil loves abortion’: Pro-life, -choice leaders in Boston stirred by reproductive rights after Trump’s victory

Lauren Albano November 8, 2024
Reproductive rights were a pivotal issue in Tuesday’s presidential election, with Boston voters either celebrating or grappling with former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to reporters in January. Local politicians, such as Mayor Wu, have been campaigning across the country for either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump, which can make balancing local and national issues a challenge. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Voters assess local issues, Mayor Wu’s campaign for Harris ahead of Election Day

Amil Coutinho Amado October 31, 2024
Bostonians are focusing on local issues and assessing local politicians’ impact on national campaigns as Election Day approaches and voters cast their ballots.
People wave Palestinian flags during a rally organized by the Boston Coalition for Palestine. PHOTO BY LEIA GREEN

Bostonians rally, reflect on one year since Oct. 7 attacks

Leia Green October 8, 2024
This week, events in solidarity with both Israel and Palestine occurred throughout Boston and reflected the myriad of perspectives surrounding the ongoing conflict.
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