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A saxophone player for Brass Solidarity performs at Davis Square on Oct. 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

HONK! Festival showcases activism through power of music

Hillary Hao October 8, 2024
Lively music poured through the streets of Somerville as 33 activist brass bands and their performers used rhythm, melody and dance to bring the community together at HONK! Festival from Oct. 4-6.
Boston Public Garden

GALLERY: Must-see places in Boston

Clare Ong June 7, 2022

From stunning city views to relaxing parks, Boston has something for everyone. When you get the chance, venture off Comm. Ave. and take in all that Boston has to offer. Even beyond the main city, there...

Porter Square Bike Lane City Council Meeting

Cambridge rejects delays, continues with new Porter Square bike lane project

Sydney Kodama April 27, 2022
The Cambridge City Council rejected delays to the “quick-build” construction of separate bicycle lanes in Porter Square.
El Jefe's opening on Comm Ave

Late-night Mexican restaurant at BU denied permit for 4 a.m. closing time

Yoko Zhu March 4, 2022
Representatives from BU and the BPD both shared concerns with any closing time after 1 a.m.
Ukraine/Russia conflict, bu community reacts

Members of BU community stand with Ukraine as country faces Russian attacks

Emilia Wisniewski March 3, 2022
“Every day ... we hear the sounds of falling bombs, planes and helicopters circling in the sky,” wrote a BU parent.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: All Inclusive Boston will help create equitable tourism, but the city’s reputation cannot be restored without addressing its racism

Editors April 7, 2021
Boston remains unwelcoming to the vast majority of its residents, regardless of how we market it.
A sign from the “Pick It Up Cambridge” campaign that encourages customers to pick up their orders so businesses retain more profits. COURTESY OF SHIRA SPRINGER

Harvard Square restaurants seek solutions to revenue losses from delivery apps

Daily Free Press Staff November 16, 2020
When delivery sales increased, Harvard Square restaurants suffered revenue losses as they paid fees to third-party applications. Now, business owners fear having to close their doors permanently.
Harvard Book Store is one of many businesses struggling to make money due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF EDWARD EL VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Harvard Book Store publicizes financial struggle, receives outpour of support

Yiran Yu October 29, 2020
Hundreds of local businesses have steadily lost revenue during the pandemic without their usual foot traffic, and Harvard Book Store is among them.
East to West: Oct. 23, 2020

East to West: Oct. 23, 2020

Justin Tang October 23, 2020

Today, we cover a student initiative to make classes on election day optional, an uptick in bicycle theft, new public showers in Cambridge for those in need, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina...

The City of Cambridge and First Church Shelter have partnered to open nine public shower facilities in Harvard Square to serve the homeless community. COURTESY OF JIM STEWART

Public showers open in Cambridge to serve those who lack access

Taylor Brokesh October 21, 2020
Many homeless shelters reduced their capacity during the pandemic to keep residents safe. This, along with the closure of public places such as gyms and recreation centers, resulted in the loss of access to showers.
Milk Bar in Harvard Square. Milk Bar opened a new location in Cambridge on Feb. 2, drawing large crowds. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Milk Bar is not worth the hype

Michelle Brandabur February 12, 2019
The Crack Pie at Milk Bar is about as addictive as it sounds, with an oat cookie crust and custard filling. But unfortunately, if you are looking for a small, local bakery, Milk Bar is not it.
The "student map" of Boston. PHOTO BY DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What to do in different Boston-area neighborhoods

Riley Villiers June 5, 2018
You will never run out of things to do in Boston. Just when you think you have explored every area, you find somewhere new — somewhere you have never been before. The best part of it all is that the best places are either a short walk, T ride or Uber trip away. While there are hundreds of great spots in Boston, these are a few that are essential for any BU student to explore.
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