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The Daily Free Press

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The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

Mara Mellits June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
Hasan Murat Mercan Turkish Ambassador

Key figures of Turkey relief efforts give thanks to Boston community for contributions

Nicole Gonzalez March 1, 2023
Leaders, local business owners and volunteers spoke at an event on Sunday hosted by the Freerange Market, owned by Cenk Emre. The Medford-based market turned collection site is responsible for donating over five million dollars and ten truckloads of supplies to relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.
TSA earthquake

Boston communities send relief to Turkey and Syria

Nicole Gonzalez February 16, 2023
Local Turkish communities in Boston joined together to provide aid to those suffering in Turkey and Syria in the wake of devastating earthquakes.
BU sign

Boston University 2022 Report highlights financial progress, research initiatives and competitive admission

Jennifer Small January 24, 2023
The 2022 Boston University Financial Report credited FY2022’s success to the swift resumption of residential learning, teaching and research after the pandemic as well as budgeting, planning and disciplined financial management.
puppy on a leash

Boston’s animal shelters adapt to pandemic, struggle with funding

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 29, 2021
Decreases in animal availability have come as the demand for adoptions increased with the pandemic.
daffodil planted in a garden

Daffodils line Boston’s path toward spring, healing

Colbi Edmonds April 20, 2021
Marathon Daffodils delivered thousands of daffodils to frontline workers at Boston-area hospitals.
person picks up a grocery bag off the ground

Nonprofits aim to address worsened food insecurity in Boston

Isabella Abraham April 15, 2021
One year in, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave many Boston residents facing food insecurity.
student volunteer rakes leaves at global days of service

BU Community Service Center hosts second hybrid Global Days of Service

Vanessa Bartlett April 7, 2021
The yearly event allows students to help charities and make a change both virtually and in-person.
braille across america virtual challenge logo

National Braille Press begins Braille Across America exercise challenge

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
Participants must run or walk at least 26.2 miles, or bike at least 52.4 miles, between March 17 and April 19.
Basket of gala apples

New community gardens planned for Mattapan, East Boston

Taylor Brokesh March 9, 2021
The pair of gardens will follow two different models of urban farming: one will be a food forest, the other a community farm.
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EDITORIAL: Supporting marginalized communities shouldn’t be constrained to a single month or day

Editors March 9, 2021
If we can pursue justice and have these discussions — even performatively — for a month, why can’t we have them for a year or a lifetime?
Cannabis plant growing in a greenhouse

Recreational dispensary proposed for Newbury Street

Sam Trottenberg February 25, 2021
The proposal comes from Rooted in Roxbury, a local minority-owned cannabis company. Although Newbury Street hosts tobacco and pipe retailers, there are currently no dispensaries on the strip.
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