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Boston University’s Student Government is set to distribute menstrual products to gender-neutral and women’s bathrooms on campus this semester, after a nearly three-year long effort by senators Hayley Gambone and Nehemiah Dureus. COURTESY OF JENNALEX/ FLICKR

Free menstrual products on campus to be distributed this semester

Karla Leon February 10, 2019
Distribution of free menstrual products in bathrooms on Boston University’s campus will begin this semester after a nearly three-year long effort by two BU Student Government senators.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released his quarterly housing report Tuesday that revealed progress in the city’s plan to expand affordable housing. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Martin Walsh releases quarterly housing report

Kyler Sumter April 29, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released a quarterly housing report Tuesday that stated that 565 new housing units were permitted this quarter to reach a total of 17,183 units that have been permitted or...

Boston residents were inspired by the perseverance of the participants of the 120th Boston Marathon on Monday. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Marathon unifies residents and spectators

Olivia Quintana April 19, 2016

[mediagrid cat="30611"] Residents from across Massachusetts and beyond gathered in the City of Boston Monday to watch as approximately 30,000 runners participated in the 2016 Boston Marathon. For...

Boston city councilors voted Wednesday to double their term length from four to eight years. The vote also resulted in a law that will limit candidates to only run for one municipal election at a time. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City councilors vote to extend term limits

Kyler Sumter April 11, 2016

The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to increase its term limits from two to four years, according to a same-day report from the Committee on Government Operations and Special Committee on Charter...

A unanimous vote by the Boston City Council on Wednesday amended the city’s Fire Prevention Code, which would assure that buildings with sprinkler systems wouldn't use certain fire retardant furniture in light of new discoveries about the health risks. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston City Councilors modify Fire Prevention Codes

Maddie Domenichella March 29, 2016

The Boston City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to modify the city’s Fire Prevention Codes, allowing public buildings equipped with sprinkler systems to purchase furniture that is not necessarily...

BU students and staff safe after Capitol shooting incident

BU students and staff safe after Capitol shooting incident

Kyler Sumter March 28, 2016

After reports of shots fired at the United States Capitol Visitor Center, all BU students and staff in Washington D.C. are safe, BU spokesperson Colin Riley said. “There was a shelter-in-place instruction...

In response the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority cutting Late-Night Service, the ride sharing app Uber will offer a fixed $5 price for riders between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights to compensate for the inconvenience. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber Boston introduces late-night flat rate

Kyler Sumter March 24, 2016

Uber Boston introduced a new late-night, flat-rate fare of $5 for uberPOOL rides near Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority stations, according to a Friday press release. UberPOOL riders who...

MASSCreative, an advocacy group for the arts, launched the #HuntingtononHuntington campaign on social media Wednesday in response to the possible purchase of the Boston University playhouse by an investment group. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Theatre on Huntington Avenue sold after six-month-long process

Kyler Sumter March 21, 2016

The Boston University-owned BU Theatre on 264 Huntington Ave., which was put on the market in October, was sold after a six-month-long process, according to BU’s Senior Vice President of Operations Gary...

The MBTA presented a preliminary $2.02 billion operating budget for the 2017 Fiscal Year to the Fiscal and Management Control Board Wednesday. PHOTO BY JOHNNY LIU/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA releases preliminary Fiscal Year 2017 budget

Nicole Mis March 18, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a Fiscal Year 2017 preliminary budget Tuesday that outlines how the MBTA plans to reduce its deficit and increase revenue, according to a...

The board of trustees of the Massachusetts Hospital Association, which represents Massachusetts General Hospital and 78 other hospitals, unanimously voted last week to oppose the ballot that would legalize marijuana in Massachusetts. PHOTO BY ELLEN CLOUSE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Hospital Association opposes measure for legalization of marijuana

Kennedy Davis March 16, 2016

After a unanimous vote Thursday, the Massachusetts Hospital Association Board of Trustees announced that it would join an ongoing list of Massachusetts organizations that oppose the regulation and...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh signed an executive order Wednesday to increase opportunities for businesses owned by women and minorities. PHOTO BY SAVANAH MACDONALD

Mayor Martin Walsh creates business opportunities for women and minorities

Kyler Sumter February 29, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh signed an executive order Wednesday to ensure equal opportunity for women- and minority-owned businesses, according to a Wednesday press release. According to the release,...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Late-Night Service may no longer offer service after 12:30 a.m. next month due to financial concerns. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA removes Late-Night Service hours from operators’ work schedules

Kyler Sumter February 18, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority removed Late-Night Service hours from employees’ schedules for the month of March, according to MBTA spokesperson Jason Johnson. “MBTA bus and...

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