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Boston University’s DeWolfe Boathouse on the Charles River. The sea level in Boston is expected to rise 40 inches before the start of the next century. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston ramps up efforts to safeguard against coastal flooding from rising sea levels

Jack Schwed October 16, 2024
Amidst a period of frequent natural disasters, an ever-brightening light shines on climate change, a major contributor to these worsening environmental conditions. However, climate change has another weapon in its arsenal, which may have a devastating impact on coastal cities like Boston in the near future — rising sea levels.
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Dance showcase ‘OVRDRV’ brings Boston collegiate dance troupes, professional dancers to BU

Melina Nguyen November 15, 2022
Boston-based dance group Unofficial Project put on their annual hip hop showcase at BU on Saturday.
Boston-based artist Alexis Higgins was featured in VSCO’s 2020 Year in Review. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

VSCO year-in-review features young Bostonian, celebrates artists’ resilience

Emma Vacirca February 11, 2021
The original art of Boston-based 22-year-old artist Alexis Higgins was part of VSCO's first-ever Year in Review in 2020.
This year the Boston Arts Festival went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival featured a two-day virtual sale of local artists' work last weekend. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Arts Festival goes online

Molly Farrar September 17, 2020
The Boston Arts Festival attracts up to 50,000 people a year, but this year, "you can buy art at midnight in your pajamas.”
Moderator Mat Budelman and speakers Rene Chen, Leahanna Savain, Judith Anderson and Ben Little at the “Future Design: The Next 35 Years in an Evolving Industry” event on the future of artificial intelligence Tuesday at General Assembly Boston. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston AIGA panel celebrates 35 years of design, looks ahead to more collaborative future

Irene Chung January 23, 2020
A panel hosted by AIGA Boston Tuesday focused on the challenges the design industry faces and how it has and will continue to evolve over time.
A runner waves a flag with “Boston Strong” on it during the final stretch of the race. Boston has submitted a request for proposals to hear the communities response to a possible Boston Marathon memorial. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston begins process of Boston Marathon bombings memorial again

Sarika Ram April 19, 2018
In light of the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the City is planning a memorial in honor of bombing survivors and first responders.
Boston Cyberarts explores displays of affection through technology in student-curated exhibit

Boston Cyberarts explores displays of affection through technology in student-curated exhibit

Hannah Edelman March 1, 2018

When George Fifield began his career as an art curator in the early ‘90s, advancements in digital technology were just coming to the forefront of popular culture and knowledge. Questions about the role...

Artist Jen Bradley’s record of her experience with gorillas, “Ape Drawing Project,” is featured in the School of Theology until Dec. 20. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Looking into an artist’s 10-year project on ape drawings

Julia Maruca October 12, 2017

Over 10 years ago, Jen Bradley started visiting the Franklin Park Zoo every day. But she wasn’t drawn to the lions or giraffes, like others often are. Instead, she made a beeline for the gorilla...

The Boston Fashion Week holds a press conference for student journalists Sept. 28 at the Boston Public Library Teen Central Room. PHOTO BY YVETTE LOPEZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Fashion Week to showcase local talent, young designers

Hannah Shearer October 1, 2017

Sometimes fashion weeks are all about star-studded parties and untouchable designs. In Boston, the emphasis is instead on the community and local designers. “What we found was that the Boston...

Green Arts Network hosts Bee Green, a workshop revolving around sustainability on the ground level, Sunday afternoon at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. PHOTO BY ELISE TAKAHAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Green Arts Network addresses environmental issues in Boston through sustainable arts

Elise Takahama May 3, 2017

Boston does try to promote a green city, evident through its countless green spaces, public transportation efforts and energy-saving initiatives. But, according to Green Arts Network, it’s not enough. Bee...

Protesters rally Monday afternoon in defiance of Donald Trump's new administration and his recent executive orders. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“No ban, no wall:” BU students speak out against Trump’s travel ban

Laney Ruckstuhl January 31, 2017

For Ibrahim Rashid, the executive action banning people from predominantly Muslim countries was personal. But when he helped organize a protest at Boston University, he had no idea that more than 250...

The crowd yells "together we unite" at the walk-out for Black Lives Matter Thursday afternoon in Marsh Plaza. PHOTO BY SHANE FU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students, professors walk out of class, demand BU recognize Black Lives Matter movement

Natalie Carroll October 7, 2016

Holding signs that read “Black Lives Matter,” Boston University students and professors gathered at Marsh Plaza to demand university policies and practices that work to end racism within the BU community...

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