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Former mayoral candidate John Barros introduces mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George at the African Meeting House in Beacon Hill Saturday. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GALLERY: Wu, Essaibi George discuss issues affecting Black Bostonians

Mohan Ge October 27, 2021
In a discussion organized by the Black Joy Project and hosted by the Museum of African American History Saturday, Boston mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu answered questions about how they would address issues facing Black men and boys in the city.
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Voters discuss candidates, issues on Preliminary Municipal Election Day

Taylor Brokesh September 14, 2021
Voters share their opinions on candidates and issues in the Boston Preliminary Municipal Election.
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Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George give victory speeches Preliminary Election night as candidates concede, official results delay

Daily Free Press Staff September 14, 2021
We bring you the latest coverage on Boston's 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election as it breaks.
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Candidates share vision for arts, culture in Boston at Create The Vote celebration

Cici Yu September 10, 2021
Mayoral candidates presented their visions for arts at a celebration of civic engagement Thursday.
demonstrators gathered at Marriott Labor Day Rally

Union and non-union workers rally for rehire on Labor Day

Madison Mercado September 7, 2021
Labor Day rally hosted Monday in support of workers fired by Marriott Copley during the pandemic.
An ‘I Voted’ sticker. The Daily Free Press’ guide to the 2021 Boston mayoral race gives a comprehensive overview of each candidate on the ballot for the Sept. 14 preliminary election. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITTLE VIA FLICKR

The Daily Free Press’s voting guide to the 2021 Boston Mayoral Race

Rin Velasco September 3, 2021
Preliminary voting starts Sept. 14 for which two candidates will compete in the mayoral election.
East to West: Sept. 3, 2021

East to West: Sept. 3, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 3, 2021

Welcome back! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s Class of 2025’s matriculation ceremony, trans and nonbinary students’ struggles with the university’s health services and policies, a virtual...

Zoom panel of Boston Mayoral candidates

Mayoral candidates discuss women’s issues, representation for women of color at virtual forum

Anna Vidergar September 2, 2021
Mayoral candidates discussed their plans to support women of color at a virtual forum Wednesday.
East to West: June 28, 2021

East to West: June 28, 2021

Veronica Thompson June 28, 2021

Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your streaming platform of your choice. FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Justin Tang, Katrina Liu WRITTEN...

Boston mayoral candidates John Barros, Andrea Campbell, Kim Janey, Annissa Essaibi George, Jon Santiago and Michelle Wu at the Suffolk County House of Corrections May 28. The candidates addressed criminal justice reform, mental health resources and more at their first in-person mayoral forum. COURTESY OF PETER VAN DELFT

Suffolk County Sheriff Department holds first in-person 2021 mayoral forum

Madison Mercado June 2, 2021
Six Boston mayoral candidates debated in the first in-person forum of the year last Wednesday.
Clothing store Black Market Dudley in Roxbury, where the Boston Mayor’s Office of Economic Development hosted a business outreach meeting on Friday. VIOLET GIDDINGS/ DFP FILE

Mayor’s Office hosts disparity study for Boston business owners

Janu Pangeni November 12, 2019
The Boston Mayor’s Office of Economic Development hosted an outreach meeting on Friday where small business owners were encouraged to testify their experiences owning a business in Boston. 
Zinneken’s Waffle Truck on Commonwealth Avenue. A report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that Boston is one of the most challenging cities for food trucks. PHOTO BY MARTHA MERROW/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston is the most difficult city for food trucks, report says

Sarika Ram March 27, 2018
Boston is the most challenging city for food truck owners to operate — at least, according to a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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