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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Michelle Wu smiling to supporters Nov. 2 following her mayoral victory. Since the mayoral election, Boston University students have expressed high expectations of Wu, who will officially take office Tuesday. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP FILE

BU students share strong expectations for Michelle Wu, celebrate win for minority representation in Boston

Talia Lissauer November 15, 2021

Boston’s mayor-elect Michelle Wu, who made history as the first woman and person of color to be elected to the position, will officially take office Tuesday, and students at Boston University expressed...

boston city council meeting

City Council committee holding meetings to review annual budget, hear public testimony

Olga Benacerraf April 28, 2021
The recommended budget totals $3.75 billion, an increase of 3.9% over to FY21, which ends June 30.
Protestor carrying a Black Lives Matter Flag at a Mass Action Against Police Brutality Protest in Boston

Protestors demand conviction in trial of Derek Chauvin

Sam Trottenberg March 7, 2021
Dozens of protesters gathered before 1 p.m. at Peters Park two days before the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd last May.
Dennis White was sworn in as the 43rd Boston Police Commissioner Monday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston swears in new police commissioner, Gross leaves legacy on BPD

Anna Vidergar February 3, 2021
Dennis White was sworn in as the City's second Black police commissioner Monday, replacing William Gross — who served on the BPD for 37 years.
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