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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addresses reporters after her State of the City Address March 19. Wu discussed her testimony before Congress and announced new programs during her address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘God save whoever messes with Boston’: Mayor Wu pushes back against criticism from the Trump administration, unveils housing, education programs in State of the City Address

Elizabeth Mehler March 21, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu highlighted Boston’s resistance against the Trump administration’s attacks on the city’s public servants, immigrants, veterans and the LBGTQ+ community, along with introducing education and housing initiatives in her 2025 State of the City Address Wednesday. 
Finneas plays the guitar at his concert. Finneas stopped at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday as a stop on his “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” tour. COURTESY OF MURIEL MARGARET

REVIEW: Finneas steps into his own spotlight at MGM Music Hall

Priyal Patel February 26, 2025
As Finneas settled in front of the piano, the first somber notes of “Starfucker” echoed throughout the venue. The dark blue lighting put a spotlight directly on him, just as the song spotlighted his vocal talent and ability. 
Pop artist Kim Petras performs at the 2018 Capital Pride concert in Washington, D.C. Petras performed her debut album “Feed the Beast” at the MGM Music Hall on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY OF TED EYTAN VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Kim Petras summons a sensual show at MGM

Jameson Beckman October 10, 2023
Pop artist Kim Petras stopped at Fenway’s MGM Music Hall Saturday night while touring for her debut studio album, “Feed the Beast,” which came out June 23.
Indie rock group boygenius performs in the United Kingdom in August. The trio performed two sold out shows at MGM Music Hall in Fenway this week. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAPH_PH VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: ‘boygenius’ sells out a second night at MGM Music Hall

Sana Muneer October 1, 2023
Indie rock group boygenius — consisting of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus — captivated MGM Musical Hall on the second night of the fall tour for their latest album “the record.”
MGM

Esports industry rising in Boston

Henry Braun February 20, 2023
Esports has gained more attention in Boston after a tournament was hosted in MGM Music Hall at the beginning of the month.
Singer DEVORA posing for a portrait

Musician DEVORA brings alternative country to Boston

Riley Pavelek February 14, 2023
Following the release of her new EP, the "outlaw pop" musician will perform the next show of her tour at MGM Music Hall.
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.
Royal couple

Royal family visits for Earthshot Prize Awards in Fenway

Sara Creato December 9, 2022
The royal family came to Boston, speaking at a welcome ceremony held by the city and the Earthshot Prize Awards.
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