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How to celebrate Earth Day around Boston

Daily Free Press Staff April 22, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day on Friday and throughout the weekend with these different events in the city.
The founder of Blue Crime Blue Dime speaks about police accountability and systemic inequality. ANRAN XIE | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Progressive groups rally in Boston Common on election night

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Local progressive groups rallied to show their commitment to fighting for workers’ rights, climate justice and racial equity long after ballots were counted. About 50 people showed up in the 30-degree weather, bundled in coats and masks and bumping elbows to greet one another.
Members of the design team for the Boston Common Master Plan proposed the creation of a new dog park at a Zoom meeting on Sept. 16. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Changes to Boston Common proposed by City and community

Anne Jonas September 24, 2020
Members of the design team for the Boston Common Master Plan presented their proposals Sept. 16 over Zoom. The plans range from the addition of more restroom facilities to a new dog park
Eileen Ryan of Watertown wears her banner for peace at the Emergency Rally to oppose war in North Korea at Park Street Station Friday afternoon. PHOTO BY CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citizens gather in protest of possible conflict with North Korea

Ghazal Randhawa September 10, 2017

  Over 40 people gathered Friday afternoon near the Park Street Station to rally against conflict in North Korea. The event was organized jointly by the United for Justice with Peace, Massachusetts...

The MBTA announced the addition of Green Line countdown signs at Copley, Arlington, Boylston, Park Street, Haymarket, and North Stations this week. PHOTO BY SUSIE TERASAKI/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

More countdown clocks come to MBTA Green Line

Alyssa Meyers October 9, 2015

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority began to activate additional arrival countdown clocks at Green Line stations throughout Boston this week. The signs at Copley and Arlington were unveiled...

Thousands of protesters participated in “die-ins” during the protest. PHOTO BY EVAN JONES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Thousands gather to protest Garner, Brown decisions

Daily Free Press Staff December 5, 2014

By: Gherardo Astaldi and Gregory Yang Thousands of protesters gathered at the Boston Common Thursday night in response to Wednesday’s grand jury decision not to indict the New York City Police...

United for Justice with Peace held an anti-war demonstration at Downtown Crossing Saturday to protest the U.S. government’s decision to utilize drones in the Middle East. PHOTO BY L.E. CHARLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protestors rally for peace in Iraq, Syria

Genevieve Scarano November 17, 2014

In light of U.S. President Barack Obama’s recent decision to allocate more federal resources toward fighting the war in Iraq, Massachusetts residents protested ongoing economic, political and social...

Competition among emerging transportation companies is causing Boston residents to think more about cost and efficiency of rides. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ridesharing companies expand, adapt with customer demand

Olivia Deng September 22, 2014

Ridesharing is a phenomenon that has seen a growth in popularity, notably among college students, as demonstrated by student brand ambassador programs through companies such as Uber and Lyft. These companies,...

MBTA green lines to have specific stop locations on tracks at Park Street Station

Daily Free Press Admin April 29, 2014

To reduce the confusion for passengers about where trains will arrive at Park Street station, westbound D and E trains on the Green Line will berth at designated areas starting Wednesday, according to...

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