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A protester displays a “Free Palestine” sign at a demonstration in front of the Boston Public Library. Hundreds of people gathered in Copley Square on Monday to show support for Palestinians amidst ongoing violence in the Middle East. JIASHAN ZHENG/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Several hundred gather at Copley Square to show support for Palestine amid growing international crisis

Adithya Iyer October 17, 2023
Several hundred people gathered at a rally at Copley Square on Monday in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to raise awareness for Palestinian civilians currently caught in the crossfire of violence in the Middle East.
Two pride parade attendees stand on a column on June 10, 2023.

‘Empowering’ — Boston’s celebration of pride returns after three-year hiatus

Matthew Eadie June 12, 2023
Boston erupted in a celebration of pride on Saturday as thousands flocked to the streets for the city’s first Pride parade and festival after a three-year hiatus.
Anna Gruesen running the 127th Boston Marathon

In it for the long run: BU first-year Anna Gruesen competes in 127th Boston Marathon, qualifies for next year

Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
The Boston Marathon is the country’s oldest annual marathon. Qualifying is no easy feat. BU freshman Anna Gruesen ran it this Monday.
Ukraine Rally

GALLERY: Hundreds gather for Ukraine 365 Days of Defending Freedom rally

Daily Free Press Staff March 3, 2023

By Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Hui-En Lin, Isabella Oland, Ruihan Yang and Ziyu (Julian) Zhu Hundreds rallied in Copley square last Sunday. The rally marked the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion...

Admire the Christmas tree in Copley Square as it stands glowing in front of Trinity Church. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/DFP STAFF

GALLERY: Winter festivities in Boston

Daily Free Press Staff December 9, 2022
Whether it’s your fourth winter in Boston or your first, the city has a lot to offer to feel the holiday spirit.
Abortion rights protest

GALLERY: Abortion rights supporters rally against the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Jennifer Small July 3, 2022
Thousands of protestors swarmed to the streets of Boston in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Roe v. Wade Protest

Protestors flood Boston streets following Roe v. Wade reversal

Jennifer Small June 28, 2022
Following the Roe v. Wade reversal, Boston abortion rights protestors marched to the state house to express their anger with the Supreme Court's decision.
Copley Connect

City of Boston tests converting Back Bay street into pedestrian plaza

Cassandra Dumay June 23, 2022

  The portion of Dartmouth Street between the Boston Public Central Library and Copley Square was closed to cars from June 7 to June 17 as part of Copley Connect — a pilot program...

extinction rebellion Boston rally, fossil fuels and climate

Extinction Rebellion held ‘Fossil Fuel Freedom Tour’ through Boston

Yoko Zhu April 26, 2022
A climate changes group Extinction Rebellion Boston held a rally on Earth Day demanding a transition to renewable resources.
david somers

BU Professor David Somers runs Boston for family, diabetes research

Brendan Nordstrom April 22, 2022
Found within the buzz and festivities of Patriots’ Day this year was David Somers, chair of Boston University’s Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, who ran the Boston Marathon for more than just a fast time. 
earth day

How to celebrate Earth Day around Boston

Daily Free Press Staff April 22, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day on Friday and throughout the weekend with these different events in the city.
demonstrators gathered at Marriott Labor Day Rally

Union and non-union workers rally for rehire on Labor Day

Madison Mercado September 7, 2021
Labor Day rally hosted Monday in support of workers fired by Marriott Copley during the pandemic.
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