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A “Rally to Close Guantanamo and Give it back to Cuba!” was held in Boston on Saturday afternoon. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIPEDIA

Ralliers call to give Guantánamo Bay back to Cubans

Kaylie Felsberg February 25, 2018
Protesters gathered Saturday afternoon on Park Street to support the shutdown of Guantánamo Bay and the return of the land to the Cuban people.

Charlie Baker ranked most popular governor in the U.S.

Kaylie Felsberg February 6, 2018

  Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has been ranked the governor with the highest approval rating in the United States, marking the fourth time this year the Massachusetts governor has held this...

Baker talks about problems, successes in State of the Commonwealth address

Kaylie Felsberg January 24, 2018

  Gov. Charlie Baker set out his goals and aspirations for 2018 in his annual State of the Commonwealth address to a packed chamber Tuesday evening. Baker highlighted the steps Massachusetts...

City Crime Logs: Nov. 27

City Crime Logs: Nov. 27

Kaylie Felsberg November 30, 2017

The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Nov. 27. Missing person report on Richardson Street An officer responded to a radio call at 5:10 a.m. on...

City Crime Logs: Nov. 13

City Crime Logs: Nov. 13

Kaylie Felsberg November 16, 2017

The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Nov. 13. Missing person report at 77 Warren St. A director at the Children’s Collaborative reported a victim...

The Massachusetts transgender anti-discrimination veto referendum could nullify transgender protections in public places, such as public restrooms. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Advocacy groups canvas against transgender protections repeal

Kaylie Felsberg November 12, 2017

  As transgender protections increasingly come into question in Massachusetts, most recently with the transgender anti-discrimination veto referendum set to appear as a question on next year’s...

Josh Zakim winds down the evening laughing with supporters at his election watch party at the Baseball Tavern Tuesday night. Incumbent Zakim beat challenger Kristin Mobilia. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

District 8, 9 City Council seats go to incumbents

Daily Free Press Staff November 8, 2017

By: Breanne Kovatch, Amanda Kaufman, Kaylie Felsberg and Isabel Contreras After a day of voting in Boston, it became clear that Josh Zakim and Mark Ciommo — two incumbent city councilors — would...

Massachusetts ranked No. 4 for bike-friendliness

Kaylie Felsberg November 7, 2017

Massachusetts has been ranked the fourth most bicycle-friendly state nationally and first in the eastern region for 2017, marking the second year in a row the Commonwealth has held this position. Organized...

Mayor Martin Walsh launches the Office of Returning Citizens to support individuals returning to Boston after incarceration. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh launches new office to aid former inmates

Kaylie Felsberg October 30, 2017

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the launch of the Office of Returning Citizens Friday, a bureau that will support citizens returning to Boston from all types of detention centers. This office...

City Crime Logs: Oct. 23 - 24

City Crime Logs: Oct. 23 – 24

Kaylie Felsberg October 26, 2017

The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24. Embezzlement reported at Braintree Realty Trust An officer filed an embezzlement claim...

The Fenway Community Development Corporation hosts the Fenway Community Forum on Short-Term Rentals Tuesday night at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Fenway community gathers to discuss displacement caused by short-term rentals

Kaylie Felsberg October 18, 2017

Fenway Community Development Corporation held a forum to discuss the impact of short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, Tuesday night, allowing residents to share their thoughts on how to move forward with...

Pro-abortion rights groups and the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts attend the Contraceptive Access Bill Hearing at the Massachusetts State House Tuesday morning. PHOTO BY KAYLIE FELSBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts legislators, activists discuss bill for contraceptives

Daily Free Press Staff October 4, 2017

By Alana Fialkoff and Kaylie Felsberg Massachusetts legislators, healthcare providers and activists convened on Tuesday morning at the State House for a hearing that discussed a redraft of a bill...

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