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Mayor Menino explains his vision for the New Balance World Headquarters at the groundbreaking ceremony for Boston University's New Balance Field in September 2013. PHOTO BY ASHLYN EDWARDS/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU community mourns Thomas Menino, reflects on his contributions

Mina Corpuz October 31, 2014

Members of the Boston University community mourned the loss of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Thursday and reflected on his contributions to campus. Menino, 71, died after battling an advanced form...

Oct. 21, 2013 - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino speaks at a Red Sox press conference prior to the 2013 World Series. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDIT: Remembering Menino

Editors October 31, 2014

There are a million different ways to describe Former Boston Mayor and Co-Director of Boston University’s Initiative on Cities Thomas Menino’s influence on the City of Boston, yet none of them fully...

U.S. Rep. Connie Morella (R-Maryland) and Rep. Larry LaRocco (D-Idaho) spoke at a town hall style question-and-answer session with Boston University students at Student Village II Monday evening. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Congress members address student concerns at pizza, politics

Stephanie Tran October 7, 2014

Former U.S. House Representatives Larry LaRocco, a Democrat from Idaho, and Connie Morella, a Republican from Maryland, visited Boston University Tuesday as guests at “Pizza and Politics,” held in...

Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino responds to a question from Kathryn Devaney (GMS '16) during "Pizza and Politics: A Conversation with Mayor Menino" Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Former Mayor Menino connects with BU students, encourages political engagement

Adrian Baker September 18, 2014

Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino spoke to more than 30 Boston University students Wednesday about issues the city of Boston is facing and the importance of student involvement in local politics. Menino,...

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