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Boston Mayor Martin Walsh gives his first State of the City speech in Symphony Hall Tuesday. PHOTO BY CLINTON NGUYEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh focuses on education, housing in his first State of the City address

Daily Free Press Admin January 14, 2015

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh delivered his first State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Tuesday evening to an audience of over 2,000 attendees. Among the attendees were City Council members, Massachusetts...

INTERACTIVE MAP: Boston's best eateries

INTERACTIVE MAP: Boston’s best eateries

Hannah Landers November 20, 2014

Break out that GPS and grab some foodie friends, we put together some of the best places around Boston to grab a beer, a cup of coffee, the best late-night pizza and more. Best late-night pizza: 1....

Residents speak out about housing crisis

Daily Free Press Admin April 28, 2014

Boston residents raised concerns and suggestions addressing gentrification and an insupportable housing supply at a Boston City Council hearing Monday evening. City Councilors Josh Zakim, Ayanna Pressley,...

Uber launches weeklong university competition

Daily Free Press Admin February 5, 2014

Uber, a vehicle-for-hire platform, launched a campaign on Tuesday encouraging students at participating universities, including Boston University, to sign up for Uber with the incentive of earning their...

First section of fast fiber-optic cable lit in Mass.

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2013

Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick lit the first section of the MassBroadband 123 fiber-optic network, a 1,200-mile network that will bring fast Internet access to under-served communities across central and western...

William Reid bridge closes for six months for structural repairs

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Due to structural deficiencies, the William J. Reid Overpass in Cambridge will close for six months for repairs starting April 7. The overpass, which brings Memorial Drive over the rotary at the Boston...

Mass., Colombia forge relationship on science, tech

Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2013

Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick and President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of the Republic of Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday that will grant formal collaborations between the two entities...

MBTA ad campaign promotes better rider behavior

Daily Free Press Admin February 11, 2013

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released an animal-themed print advertising campaign Thursday in hopes of fostering more respectful commuter behavior. This ad campaign is the fifth in...

Buffalo Exchange donates fur to help critters

Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2013

Buffalo Exchange clothing retail locations are now accepting authentic fur apparel as donations to support rehabilitation centers for injured and orphaned animals. The Buffalo Exchange coordinates Coats...

MBTA mTicket app brings in a million dollars

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2013

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s mobile ticketing application, mTicket — which was released in November — surpassed $1 million in sales revenues Tuesday, officials said. “I’ll...

Mayor Menino to cut down on panhandling in Boston

Daily Free Press Admin January 17, 2013

To the displeasure of local panhandlers, an ordinance restricting panhandling in potentially dangerous sections of Boston will be proposed next week in front of the city council, officials said. Sheila...

Brookline teen center to open before fall 2013

Daily Free Press Admin November 27, 2012

After seven years of development, a teen center under construction in Brookline Village will offer local youth a much-needed space for after-school activities, residents said. The center plans to provide...

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