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The Yawkey Way street sign by Fenway Park. The street name was officially changed to its original name, Jersey Street, on Monday. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Residents disagree on Yawkey Way name change

Daily Free Press Staff April 30, 2018
The Boston Public Improvement Commission unanimously voted Thursday to change the name of Yawkey Way next to Fenway Park back to its original name, Jersey Street. Residents of the Greater Boston area had conflicting opinions on the name change, some in favor and some strongly opposed to the change.
A runner makes their way down Boylston Street in the rain on Monday. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Running for food: Marathoners’ steps counted toward nutrition for malnourished

Jenna Manto April 16, 2018
Stepping up to the challenge, runners at the Boston Marathon this year will be feeding malnourished children across the world via how many strides they take during the race.
Youth organizers from “I Have a Chance” start the event off with a chant. The community meeting was held by Raise Up Massachusetts at St. Pauls Church in Boston. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Greater Boston community gathers in support of $15 minimum wage, paid leave

Michal Shvimer March 21, 2018
Nearly 300 people gathered to spread a message to their legislators demanding job-protected paid leave and a $15 minimum wage at Boston’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Tuesday night.
Reporters Patricia Wen, Adrian Walker and Andrew Ryan at Confronting Racism and Disparities, What's Next? at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum on Tuesday evening. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Community members gather to talk about Boston’s racism

Leonora Telford February 28, 2018
Boston Globe reporters, local executives and community members gathered Tuesday night to discuss Boston’s image concerning the city’s racism.
Dance group Static Noyze performs at the Student Leadership Conference at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center Nov. 17. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘X Boston’ helps college students transition into professional world

Jack Moriarity November 22, 2017

It’s Friday night. Bright lights, pop music and dressed-up college students fill the room, but this isn’t a part of Boston’s vibrant nightlife. It’s “X Boston,” Boston’s biggest student...

Green Lion Partners and the BUzz lab host the first cannabis startup challenge Tuesday night at the Questrom School of Business. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students and alumni join forces in cannabis innovation challenge

Jordan Kimmel November 15, 2017

Finalists presented their cannabis business concepts to about 100 people and a panel of judges at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business for the first ever Cannabis Start-up Challenge Tuesday...

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