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Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston

Amanda Brecher October 17, 2024
To all of the suburbia natives trying to find your footing in  Boston, you may need some guidance on where to get good grub. You’re probably looking to impress the family when they visit for parents’ weekend and show them that you’ve found your way in city living — and there's nothing like an awe-inspiring meal to do just that. 
Downtown Boston

Boston’s Downtown Revitalization Project relaunches for the first time since the pandemic

Macie Parker November 8, 2022
The downtown revitalization plan, created by the City of Boston and the Boston Consulting Group, will attempt to bring vibrancy back to Boston by creating more open spaces, opportunities for small businesses and new housing projects.
boston city councilwoman annissa essaibi george talks to small business owners in downtown crossing

Annissa Essaibi George tours downtown businesses stung by pandemic

Samuele Petruccelli March 22, 2021
The councilor discussed struggles and relief as part of her “Get Boston Back to Business” tour.
A person wearing a mask rides the B-line train to Boston College. Through its new Ride Safer program, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free face masks to passengers in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

MBTA distributes free face coverings to commuters

Emily Stevenson November 30, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free masks during popular commuting times as part of their campaign to prevent coronavirus transmission.
The MBTA suspended operation of portions of the Orange Line for maintenance over the weekend. The shutdown will be repeated over three more weekends after 8:45 p.m. on Friday’s into mid-February. PERRY SOSI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Orange Line to suspend weekend service until mid-February

Angela Yang January 20, 2020
Commuters will not be able to take the Orange Line most weekends until Feb. 16. The closures begin Friday nights at 8:45 p.m.
One of the light installations at Illuminous, the annual art festival featuring politically-themed pieces, that took place this year over Dec. 5 and 6 at Downtown Crossing. DAVID SIMON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Illuminus showcases light installations with socio-political messages

David Simon December 9, 2019
Annual nighttime arts festival Illuminus was held Thursday and Friday in Downtown Crossing, showcasing many politically-tinged light installations.
Shake Shack employees cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Downtown Crossing location, the burger chain’s third Boston storefront. ALYSSA FIGUEROA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Shake Shack opens new location in Boston’s Downtown Crossing

Alyssa Figueroa November 4, 2019
The new store is Boston's third Shake Shack and can be found at 322 Washington Street.
A new Taco Bell location opened on Friday in Boston’s Downtown Crossing. DAPHNE ANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New Taco Bell opens in Downtown Crossing, first location in downtown

Anna Facciola September 19, 2019
Previously, Boston residents were forced to travel to Cambridge or West Roxbury to get their fill of the iconic fast food.
For many incoming freshmen, FYSOP is a head-start on getting to know BU and the city of Boston before the academic year begins. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

A beginner’s guide to FYSOP

JenRacoosin June 5, 2018
Do you keep seeing the acronym FYSOP but have no idea what it stands for? Wonder no longer — FYSOP is the First-Year Student Outreach Project, a weeklong community engagement program for first-year students, including freshmen, transfer students and, this year, students entering Boston University as part of the BU-Wheelock College merger.
Protesters march at the Resist Deportation! Save TPS! rally outside the Massachusetts State House Saturday afternoon. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents speak out against infringements on refugee protections

Erin Edwards December 3, 2017

“Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” chanted around 100 protesters at the Boston Common and Downtown Crossing Saturday afternoon as they rallied against the termination of...

The ex-CEO of Boston Grand Prix John Casey sues the City of Boston for $15.5 million. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston faces $15.5 million lawsuit over canceled IndyCar race

Hannah Schoenbaum September 28, 2017

Former Boston Grand Prix CEO John Casey has hit the City of Boston with a $15.5 million dollar lawsuit, claiming willful negligence on the City's part led to the failed launch of the 2016 IndyCar race. The...

Protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline march through Boston on Sept. 19. PHOTO BY ALYSSA MEYERS/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Opponents of DAPL continue protests in Boston

Alyssa Meyers November 29, 2016

Two local activists took action to encourage TD Bank to divest from the Dakota Access Pipeline by blocking the entrance to the bank’s Downtown Crossing branch on Friday morning, according to a press...

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