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Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, councilors discussed introducing abatements for landlords with affordable housing, creating an electric shuttle bus program and recognizing Black History Month in Boston. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston City Council instates “good landlord” tax, discusses electric shuttles and Black History Month

Josephine Kalbfleisch February 20, 2025
The Boston City Council passed resolutions to instate a “good landlord” tax, support action towards a city-wide electric shuttle bus and implement an official resolution to make February Black History Month during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
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...

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Student renters charged illegal fees, face tenancy violations

Daily Free Press Staff April 29, 2021
Tenant inexperience and predatory behavior have contributed to a persistent illegal practices.
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Activists rally against anti-Asian hate in Nubian Square

Sam Trottenberg March 28, 2021
The event was part of a National Day of Action — similar rallies took place in more than 60 cities.
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How, why to certify your pet as an ESA

Julia Furmanek March 25, 2021
If the pandemic has you down, I recommend adopting an emotional support animal.
greater boston tenants union protestors outside the institute of contemporary art

Tenants of Fineberg Companies protest outside the Institute of Contemporary Art

Rin Velasco March 22, 2021
The owner of Fineberg Companies is a member of the ICA’s Board of Trustees and a major donor.
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Andrea Campbell hosts climate justice town hall

Isabella Abraham February 24, 2021
“We know that the climate crisis of course is a public health crisis, and that the investments we need to make in resiliency and sustainability are opportunities to improve health and the economic well-being of our residents," Campbell said.
Businesses on Newbury Street board up in preparation for post-election protests. MEGHAN SCOTT | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

A look at how Boston businesses prepared for potential post-election unrest

Allison Pirog November 4, 2020
On the eve of Election Day, residents saw storefronts boarded up across Boston as businesses prepared for property damage and looting in the aftermath of Tuesday night. The precautions came after civil rights protests this year, in Boston and nationwide, had turned destructive at times.
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