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The Lawn on D in Boston’s Seaport District, shown above during the Punkin’ Fest in 2015. The Pumpkin Palooza took place Saturday on the lawn, but was cancelled on Sunday due to the weather. MARY SCHLICHTE/ DFP FILE

Pumpkin Palooza brings fall festivities to Boston

Aditi Balasubramanian October 29, 2019
Pumpkin Palooza took over the Lawn on D last weekend, bringing pumpkin carving, a magic show and live music to the grassy outdoor venue. 
Graduates rise from their seats during Boston University’s All-University Commencement Ceremony. Tickets for a package of Senior Week events this year costs $75. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

2018 Senior Week offers more events, lower prices

Haley Lerner April 19, 2018
The Boston University Student Activities Office has reduced the cost of tickets for this year’s Senior Week and added individually priced activities leading up to the week that were not an option last year.
Attendees pass through the “Punkin’ Manor”at Pumpkin' Fest at The Lawn on D Saturday. PHOTO BY MARY SCHLICHTE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Punkin’ Fest magically transforms Lawn on D into giant pumpkin patch

Candice Lim October 14, 2015

The Lawn on D in South Boston kicked off its Punkin’ Fest Saturday, turning the public spectacle into a full-fledged harvest festival complete with pumpkin patches, sack races and fall-flavored treats....

Jose Godoy, Questrom '17, Ibraheem Sumaira, Goldman School of Dental Medicine graduate student, and Sana Hashmani, ENG '15 hold the "Will Ya #Feel the Bern 4 Palestine??!" sign outside the Boston Rally with Bernie Sanders Saturday. PHOTO COURTESY JOSE GODOY

BU students removed from Sanders rally, receive personal apology from campaign

Sekar Krisnauli October 7, 2015

Three Boston University students and members of Boston Students for Justice In Palestine were asked to leave presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ Boston rally Saturday after holding a banner urging...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will test a pilot program to award funds to large development projects by releasing a portion of community benefits from the D Street Hotel project. PHOTO BY WILLA RUSOWICZ-ORAZEM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA to allocate funds to large community projects

Christy Osler March 2, 2015

The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced Wednesday a pilot program for allocating discretionary funds to large development projects with community benefits. The program will allow applicants to...

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