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Mayor Michelle Wu and former mayor Kim Janey at the Boston Arts Academy reception.

Mayor Wu and former Mayor Kim Janey receive the Champion Award from the Boston Arts Academy Foundation

Adithya Iyer March 21, 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu and former Acting Mayor Kim Janey received this year’s Champion Award during a reception on Thursday from the Boston Arts Academy Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that raises funds for the Boston Arts Academy. Previous recipients include Rep. Ayanna Pressley, former Governor Charlie Baker and Governor Maura Healey.
East to West: Oct. 1, 2021

East to West: Oct. 1, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 1, 2021

Booster shots are available! Today on East to West, we cover availability of Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots, a fire at Stuvi-I on Monday, an escalator malfunction at the Back Bay T station and more. Click...

East to West: Sept. 17, 2021

East to West: Sept. 17, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 17, 2021

Today on East to West, we remember Professor David Jones, and cover the Friday night robbery in Brookline as well as the results of the preliminary mayoral election and more. Click here to stream...

I Voted stickers

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.
East to West: Sept. 10, 2021

East to West: Sept. 10, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 10, 2021

Content warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault. Cloudy days! Today on East to West, we cover sexual harassment accusations against a CFA professor, discuss the current standings...

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.
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.
East to West: Apr. 30, 2021

East to West: Apr. 30, 2021

Veronica Thompson April 30, 2021

Season 5 Finale! Today on East to West, we cover landlords charging student tenants illegal fees, Boston University’s reaction to the result of the Derek Chauvin trial, a demonstration against...

boston city council meeting

City Council committee holding meetings to review annual budget, hear public testimony

Olga Benacerraf April 28, 2021
The recommended budget totals $3.75 billion, an increase of 3.9% over to FY21, which ends June 30.
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.
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