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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University’s College of Communication. COM opened the new Center for Media and Innovation for Social Impact which will address communication issues around many topics, including climate justice and housing in Boston. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM unveils Center on Media Innovation for Social Impact

Josie Kalbfleisch February 19, 2025
Boston University's College of Communication Center on Media Innovation for Social Impact was unveiled, with hopes to officially begin the program in the summer
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.
Environmental advocacy organizations such as Chelsea-based GreenRoots have had to evolve their practices to respond to and meet challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. COURTESY OF GREENROOTS

Community environmental groups adapt to pandemic

Rajwinder Kaur September 16, 2020
Since the pandemic began, many environmental groups have shifted operations online and provided aid for members of their communities.
The MBTA held a public meeting with a crowd of more than 100 people at the State Transportation building in downtown to oppose fare hikes Wednesday. EVELYN BERGMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA hosts public meeting regarding fair hike

Evelyn Bergman March 1, 2019
The MBTA hosted a public meeting to discuss proposed fare hikes Wednesday at the State Transportation Building in downtown, drawing a crowd of more than 100 people that included elected officials, community activists and residents.
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