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Mayor Michelle Wu smiles at the crowd before giving her city address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 19. Wu officially announced that she would be running for reelection at the Cyclorama Building at South End April 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wu formally announces reelection campaign amidst broad support

Will Fuller April 9, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu officially launched her reelection campaign April 5, delivering a speech at the Cyclorama Building at South End. In the speech, Wu reflected on being in the Cyclorama — the same...

Soda bottles in City Convenience in the George Sherman Union. Boston City Councilors proposed a bill to introduce a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston City Council proposes sugary drink tax to address health inequities

Samantha Genzer January 28, 2025
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the disproportionate impact of diet-related diseases on low-income residents.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, councilors passed an ordinance introducing code restrictions on buildings near parks, recognized November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and discussed voting issues. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council protects parks, recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, discusses Election Day

Hazel Nystrom November 6, 2024
Boston City Council passed an ordinance imposing building restrictions near parks, recognized November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and discussed Election Day issues during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall Plaza, legislators discussed the Residential Tax Relief Proposal presented at the Oct. 10 meeting and passed a resolution recognizing the week of Nov. 3 to Nov. 9 as Election Worker Appreciation Week. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

City Council discusses Residential Tax Relief Proposal, Election Worker Appreciation Week

Eli Pekelny October 30, 2024
Boston City Council discussed the Residential Tax Relief Proposal presented at the Oct. 10 meeting and passed a resolution recognizing the week of Nov. 3 as Election Worker Appreciation Week during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, council members passed a resolution in support of the UNITE HERE Local 26 hotel strike and acknowledged Oct. 26 as Intersex Awareness Day. ANDREW-BURKE STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Boston City Council discusses Intersex Awareness Day, striking hotel workers

Emma Mullay October 23, 2024
Boston City Council passed resolutions to support the hotel strike and acknowledge Oct. 26 as Intersex Awareness Day during its Wednesday meeting.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council members discussed recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and holding a hearing about the City’s resources for survivors. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council declares October Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Brie Foster October 2, 2024
Boston City Council passed a resolution recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
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