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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Songs to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 13, 2025
Valentine’s Day can be a fun holiday no matter your relationship status, and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some great love songs? I’ve picked out a few for whatever relationship stage or Valentine’s Day mood you might be in because I believe there’s a perfect love song for everyone. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Allston-Brighton interest groups hope to foster community

Leia Green March 4, 2024
Allston-Brighton has become home to a variety of clubs aiming to connect neighbors with shared interests, providing young adults with the opportunity to build community should they seek it. 
Chinatown I-90

Boston lands grant for study on building a park over the Massachusetts Turnpike in Chinatown

Teresa Jia March 31, 2023
The city of Boston received a $1.8 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation last month which will prepare to put in a green space to connect and improve a divided Chinatown.
Brownstone apartments in Boston

Mayor Wu directs $60 million to affordable housing in Boston

Xiaoya Shao December 2, 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $60 million investment toward affordable housing on Nov. 18 for low and middle income homebuyers in Boston to address housing shortages and increase home ownerships.
protesters at a mass action against police brutality national day of action

Activists continue calling for an end to police violence

Rin Velasco April 26, 2021
Mass Action held its third protest since the killing of Daunte Wright more than two weeks ago.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Community tactics that utilize home surveillance present dangers of vigilantism, racism

Editors April 20, 2021
Security cameras could potentially create a safer environment, but it also comes with many pitfalls.
cars on harvard avenue in allston

Master Plan hatched for Allston-Brighton

Greye Dunn April 12, 2021
Activists said the City Council failed to protect residents against rent hikes and gentrification.
child holding a candle at the newton asian community vigil

Newtonians hold vigil to honor victims of Atlanta shooting

Chloe Liu March 22, 2021
Community members joined state and local representatives in mourning the eight killed March 16.
boston city councilwoman annissa essaibi george talks to small business owners in downtown crossing

Annissa Essaibi George tours downtown businesses stung by pandemic

Samuele Petruccelli March 22, 2021
The councilor discussed struggles and relief as part of her “Get Boston Back to Business” tour.
patrons outside the fenway park vaccination site

Activists discuss progress, setbacks of COVID-19 vaccine distribution among marginalized groups

Connor Allen March 10, 2021
With language barriers, lack of access to technology and transportation concerns, marginalized communities in Massachusetts have faced difficulties securing a coveted COVID-19 vaccine. But individuals at a state and local level are working towards progress.
Boston University students in some residences were asked to follow stricter mask-wearing policies in common areas and other spaces this semester. JASMINE LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students in some on-campus residences face stricter COVID-19 protocols this semester

Anne Jonas February 4, 2021
Since the Fall, students living in on-campus dormitories have been expected to form “households” within their residences and establish COVID-19 residential protocols on mask-wearing and social distancing based on each other's personal preferences. However, some students were sent a stricter set of residential COVID-19 protocols by their resident assistants for the Spring semester than in the Fall.
The Boston Women’s Fund promotes women-led, community-driven initiatives that aim to achieve economic, social and racial equality. COURTESY OF BOSTON WOMEN’S FUND

Boston Women’s Fund encourages diverse youth to drive change in local politics

Madeline Humphrey November 13, 2020

In the business world, women receive a reported 7 percent of venture funds for their startups, according to a Fundera statistic, even as more are pursuing entrepreneurial success in the United States. The...

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