World Wetlands Day commemorates the Feb. 2, 1971 signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which internationally recognized the value of preserving and maintaining wetlands, and serves as a day to raise global awareness about wetlands protection.
Boston City Council will have two hearings: one to discuss the reallocation of the BPD’s overtime funds, and another to discuss upcoming police contract negotiations.
New semester, new theme music, new format! In the season premiere of “East to West,” we cover the grand opening of the new Howard Thurman Center, a new School of Public Health online Master’s...
The ARL was recognized for 120 years of service, protecting animal safety and advocating for animal welfare legislation throughout the Greater Boston Area.
The Boston City Council voted on April 3 to declare its support for a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature that seeks to reform the state’s healthcare system. The changes aim to lower healthcare prices and expand coverage by extending Medicare to all Commonwealth residents.
Boston City Council is exploring ways to lessen the impact of “unreasonable and excessive noise” on the city’s residents. City Councilor At-Large Althea Garrison filed an order last Wednesday for a hearing to discuss better managing Boston’s noise levels and amending the City’s code.
Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Matt O'Malley are pushing to strengthen protections for local wetlands, with the hope of improving Boston's ability to fight climate change via an ordinance filed at the end of January.
