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The Daily Free Press

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A NOAA graphic gives a tropical storm warning to eastern Massachusetts, while forecasting the center of the storm far from the coastline. In a statement Thursday morning, Wu urged Boston residents to prepare in case Hurricane Lee’s effects are worse than forecasted. PHOTO COURTESY OF NOAA

Hurricane Lee veering away from Boston, Mayor Wu still urges precaution

Maja Janc September 14, 2023
Despite Hurricane Lee's forces moving east, high winds and rain is expected to reach coastal New England late Friday night into early Saturday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu urged residents to stay prepared in case the storm hits Boston more intensely than predicted.
People holding up a sign with a heading that says "Peligro Danger," surrounded by other protestors holding signs

Residents, environmental activists protest East Boston substation

Sydney Spottiswood January 31, 2023
East Boston residents and environmental activists continue to gather in protest Wednesday over the construction of a substation near the Chelsea Creek.
East to West: September 23, 2022

East to West: September 23, 2022

Taylor Hawthorne September 23, 2022

Happy first day of fall! Today on East to West we cover a fire in Allston which left close to $3 million in damages, a campus-wide power outage,Martha's Vineyard migrant crisis and more. Click here...

power outage

Boston University experiences campus-wide power outages

Talia Lissauer September 20, 2022
Buildings across BU experienced hours-long power outages.
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.
The City of Boston will launch its Community Choice Electricity program on Feb. 1 to provide businesses and residents more affordable, stable and renewable energy. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City plans to offer affordable, renewable energy

Samuele Petruccelli December 8, 2020
The City of Boston has taken the final steps toward implementing its Community Choice Electricity program, a plan aimed at offering businesses and residents more stable and affordable electricity from renewable sources. 
Boston’s first income-tiered electric vehicle car share program will launch in Roxbury soon led by an E4TheFuture initiative. COURTESY OF MIKESPHOTOS VIA PIXABAY

Electric car-share program to launch in Roxbury

Allison Pirog September 29, 2020
The program is expected to launch before the end of the year, said Susan Buchan, director of energy projects at E4TheFuture. The grant covers four cars, and E4TheFuture hopes to add three or four more.
The Towers residence hall on Bay State Road, where there was a power outage Thursday evening. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Towers loses power after error in electrical work

Alex LaSalvia November 18, 2019
The Towers residence hall lost power for about a half an hour Thursday night due to an issue with power lines during a planned outage on Bay State Road, Boston University officials said.
Campus crime logs: 2/7

Campus crime logs: 2/7

Mia Cathell February 7, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Jan. 31 – Feb. 5.
Residences in Boston University’s South Campus experienced a seven-hour power outage due to a cable failure during scheduled maintenance services. JEN RACOOSIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hourslong power outage strikes South Campus

JenRacoosin November 7, 2018
A power outage hit some of Boston University’s South Campus residences for almost seven hours Wednesday.
Boston emergency departments send aid to Lawrence, Andover after gas explosions

Boston emergency departments send aid to Lawrence, Andover after gas explosions

Zoe Allen September 17, 2018
Thousands of residents were yanked from their homes in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence Thursday after a gas leak set off dozens of house fires.
The City of Boston is looking to enter the electricity-buying business, though some have expressed concerns that Mayor Marty Walsh has delayed action on doing so. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston prepares to dive into energy buying business after much delay

Riley Villiers September 12, 2018
Despite some delays, Boston is entering into the energy buying business with a push from the mayor’s office to jumpstart programs that will obtain electricity for the City.
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