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Dana Pardee of The Fenway Institute speaks about his experience in the transgender community Tuesday evening at Fenway Health. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston transgender community moves forward together after election

Kalina Newman November 17, 2016

Over a week after Donald Trump was announced president-elect of the United States, Massachusetts transgender leaders have reached a mutual agreement that now is the most important time for the transgender...

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...

A Boston City Council proposal would increase councilors’ salaries by approximately 29 percent. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston City Council proposes $25,000 raise for representatives

Adrian Baker September 23, 2014

The Boston City Council introduced legislation Wednesday proposing to increase the salaries of city councilors by $25,000. The bill, proposed by City Council President Bill Linehan, would increase councilors’...

Boston City Council approved health and safety measures Wednesday for NCAA athletes who play in the city, making Boston the first city with safety laws for college athletes. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New ordinance imposes safety measures on college athletics

Stephanie Pagones September 19, 2014

Boston City Council approved a citywide ordinance Wednesday that will impose stricter regulations on college athletes, launched to prevent head, neck and spinal injuries. The ordinance will require...

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