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The Daily Free Press

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A student bikes down Commonwealth Avenue. Mayor Michelle Wu introduced “Better Bike Lanes” in September 2022, an initiative to make biking in Boston safer, but within the last two years, there have been 582 crashes involving bicycles, according to city records. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘I’m going to get killed’: Boston cyclists stress need for better bike infrastructure

Nicole Abrams December 6, 2024
The Daily Free Press investigated how many bike crashes happen in Boston, what streets and neighborhoods are the most dangerous for cyclists and what advocates say need to change.
City hall

Boston City Council meets to discuss alcohol licenses and miniature bottles

Jit Ping Lee March 24, 2023
The Boston City Council met Wednesday and discussed plans to increase the number of liquor licenses while separately restricting the sale of miniature alcohol bottles.
An electric vehicle charging in a parking lot in Fenway. Boston’s Zero Emission Vehicle plan will install chargers in every neighborhood. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP STAFF

City of Boston plans to install electric vehicle charging stations for every neighborhood

Casey Choung March 3, 2023
According to a Boston Transportation Department spokesperson, electric vehicle charging stations will be posted in every neighborhood by this year, with charging stations to be installed in Allston, Dorchester, Hyde Park and Roslindale.
Haymarket station MBTA closed

Orange Line shutdowns inconvenience some students as the semester begins

Claire Law September 9, 2022
The month-long shut down of the Orange Line began Aug. 19.
Climate justice strike

Boston’s Global Climate Strike calls for woodland protection, clean energy use at State House protest

Bella Ramirez March 29, 2022
Activists gathered on March 25 to advocate for climate justice and urged the City and policymakers to enact climate mitigation policies. 
you are loved mural on southampton street in boston

Local artists reflect on city’s murals

Colin Boyd April 29, 2021
Boston-based street artists say their murals are their way to leave their mark and key message.
boston city hall

Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Council

Madison Mercado April 27, 2021
The program, taking applications until June 18, promotes civic engagement among high schoolers.
boston red sox players xander bogaerts, rafael devers and alex verdugo wear city connect uniforms

Red Sox to debut new uniforms for Patriots’ Day Weekend

Anna Stjernquist April 12, 2021
The “City Connect Series” uniforms were designed to celebrate Boston's unique culture.
reggie lewis track and athletic center at roxbury community college

Boston implements Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative

Isabella Abraham March 29, 2021
It includes $1.5 million in funding to increase access and awareness among vulnerable communities.
Street in Jamaica Plain neighborhood

Boston remains highly gentrified despite housing efforts

Madison Mercado February 18, 2021
Boston was ranked third most intensely gentrified city in the United States between 2013-2017. Neighborhoods like East Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park and South Boston were most affected.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families are advised to take extra precautions for the holiday season by limiting the size of gatherings, getting tested for COVID-19 and wearing masks when possible. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Health-care experts share advice for Thanksgiving safety

Rin Velasco November 18, 2020
If there’s ever a time for large gatherings, Thanksgiving is it. But this year, for the sake of public safety, the annual tradition will likely look different at households across the country.
Boston businesses are continuing to implement services and safety measures for shoppers in preparation for the holiday season. MAE DAVIS/ DFP FILE

Boston retailers prepare for holiday shopping season during pandemic

Madison Mercado November 17, 2020
After suffering from major declines in revenue since the pandemic began, Boston businesses will continue implementing services and safety measures to keep customers safe for the holiday shopping season.
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