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A homeless woman outside the Boston Public Library. The City of Boston announced a four-month initiative to combat youth homelessness on Friday. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh begins 4-month plan to lessen youth homelessness in Boston

Jordan Kimmel May 1, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and members of the Boston Youth Action Board, a coalition of children who were previously affected by homelessness or housing instability, partnered to unveil a planning process Friday with the goal of counteracting and terminating youth homelessness in the city.
A view of Boston from the top of the Prudential Center. Boston has been named one of the top three U.S. East Coast cities for job seekers by the national job network Indeed. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston one of the top cities in the United States for job seekers, report says

Jordan Kimmel April 26, 2018
In a report released by Indeed, a job and recruiting site, Boston was ranked the third best city in the country for job seekers in 2018 and the top city on the East Coast.
PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City approves Yawkey Way name change due to supposed connections to racism

Hannah Schoenbaum April 26, 2018
The Boston Public Improvement Commission unanimously voted Thursday morning to return Yawkey Way to its original name, Jersey Street, due a city-wide discussion over former Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey’s supposed racist history.
The Boston Strong mural near Kenmore Square. Attorney General Maura Healey’s office is investigating a charity organization, Boston Strong Disaster Relief, because they are selling “Boston Strong” license plates in advance of their approval by the RMV. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Charity requests money for unauthorized ‘Boston Strong’ license plates

Vivian Situ April 25, 2018
Boston Strong Disaster Relief, a non-profit charity, is taking orders for “Boston Strong” license plates, which are unauthorized by the state, to allegedly provide support for survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
The Commonwealth School at 151 Commonwealth Ave. The school was one of many local schools to participate in the national walkouts that happened Friday. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local high school students walk out against gun violence

Jordan Kimmel April 22, 2018
On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting, students from schools across the United States, including several in Massachusetts, walked out in protest of gun violence Friday afternoon.
The Boston Harbor. UMass released a report on Friday that said addressing climate change may cost billions of dollars. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Funding Boston’s climate adaptations could be costly, report says

Jordan Kimmel April 18, 2018
Boston will face challenges in fighting climate change, including projects that could cost an estimated $1–2.4 billion for the City, according to a report  the University of Massachusetts Boston Sustainable Solutions Lab released Friday.
A new petition is pushing to alleviate the stress of student debt for college students in Massachusetts. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

Massachusetts on path to regulate student loan servicers

Jordan Kimmel April 17, 2018
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would give students a loan “bill of rights,” despite demands from President Donald Trump’s administration to not go forward with this type of legislation.  
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The Institute is allowing visitors the opportunity to debate on current gun legislation that is before the U.S. Senate throughout April and May. PHOTO COURTESY THE KENNEDY INSTITUTE

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to allow visitors to debate assault weapon legislation

Jordan Kimmel April 8, 2018
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate is offering visitors the chance to participate in a mock legislative session regarding the Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 during April and May.
The Senate’s special committee on net neutrality released its final report. It calls to promote net neutrality through state government contracts. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Senate committee recommends ISP registry, limits on how online personal data can be used

Hannah Schoenbaum April 5, 2018
The Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection proposed protections for Massachusetts media consumers, in response to the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net neutrality.
On Monday, the Cannabis Control Commission began accepting applications for priority certification for commercial marijuana businesses. Those granted priority certification will be able to apply for commercial licenses on April 16. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commercial marijuana permits now available for business in the Commonwealth

Jordan Kimmel April 3, 2018
The application process for priority certification of legal marijuana businesses began Monday, according to the Cannabis Control Commission, yet another stride toward the commercial sale of recreational marijuana, which is expected to begin July 1.
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, a state student loan agency, has broken off its memberships with the National Council of Higher Education Resources. The NCHER is a national group that has been lobbying the U.S. Department of Education to be easier on regulations for loan services. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts agency breaks off from national loan servicer amid controversy

Jordan Kimmel April 2, 2018
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, a student loan servicer, separated its relations with the National Council of Higher Education Resources Wednesday, claiming that they are rolling back protections for student loan borrowers.
Cars driving on Storrow Drive in Boston. Boston officials have asked companies to stop self-driving car tests in Seaport. PHOTO BY NICKI GITTER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Self-driving car testing stopped after Uber accident

Jordan Kimmel March 22, 2018
The Boston Transportation Department shut down all autonomous vehicle testing in the city after a self-driving Uber car struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona Sunday.
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