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City Councilors, police discuss ways to prevent BPD from exceeding overtime budget

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
The department has likely already run-over this fiscal year.
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City Councilors propose Boston-level Conservation Corps

Olga Benacerraf March 10, 2021

Boston City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Michelle Wu are proposing a city-level “Conservation Corps” to support Boston’s climate and sustainability goals. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation...

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Social justice protests echo through Boston’s history

Daniel Kool February 18, 2021
In its almost 400-year history, Boston has never been a stranger to unrest. Protests began in late May, following the death of George Floyd, and continued until the winter.
Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson files a hearing order March 29 regarding the city’s decision to close two transitional housing programs for people in recovery. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Election Issue

Till Kaeslin June 7, 2017

With the Boston municipal elections coming up in November, we at The Daily Free Press want to keep students up-to-date on all the latest election developments. Here is a run-through of this year’s...

City Council meets Monday morning at the Boston City Hall to discuss budget for the 2018 fiscal year. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council meets to analyze FY18 budget

Noor Adatia April 25, 2017

The Boston City Council Committee on Ways and Means held an Administration and Finance Overview hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2018 Fiscal Year on Monday. Sponsored by Mayor Martin...

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