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The Daily Free Press

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Empty chairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, where professor Tinker Ready taught a class until recently. Ready has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into comments made to students. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM writing professor on paid leave, under investigation

Matthew Eadie March 29, 2024
After allegations of discriminatory comments, Boston University College of Communication writing professor Tinker Ready is under investigation, according to several documents and emails obtained by The Daily Free Press. 
Two pride parade attendees stand on a column on June 10, 2023.

‘Empowering’ — Boston’s celebration of pride returns after three-year hiatus

Matthew Eadie June 12, 2023
Boston erupted in a celebration of pride on Saturday as thousands flocked to the streets for the city’s first Pride parade and festival after a three-year hiatus.
Open Newbury in 2019. Newbury Street will be pedestrian only on Sundays from July 2 to Oct. 15. PHOTO COURTESY OF EDWARD ORDE VIA WIKIMEDIA

Newbury Street to be open to pedestrians only on Sundays throughout summer and fall

Matthew Eadie June 2, 2023
Newbury Street — Boston’s premiere outdoor shopping and dining street — will be open to pedestrians only on Sundays from July 2 to October 15, the city announced in early May, among other streets as well.
BPDA Development

Mayor Wu signs executive orders to restructure the BPDA

Matthew Eadie February 2, 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu introduced legislation transforming the structure of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) by ending decades-long urban renewal projects and establishing a new charter and department for Boston’s city planning and design process.
Mayor Michelle Wu standing and smiling at the podium

Michelle Wu delivers her first State of the City address — announces limit on fossil fuels and changes to urban renewal projects, among other proposals

Matthew Eadie January 27, 2023
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her first “State of the City” address after a year in office Wednesday night at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway to a crowd of over 3,000 people.
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