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Pro-Palestine protesters marching in Boston Common on Oct. 24, 2024. The first phase of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel began on Jan. 19 and both parties are expected to continue discussions on Feb. 4. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Advocacy groups in Boston wary of lasting peace in Gaza following ceasefire deal

Truman Dickerson January 22, 2025
As a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel began in Gaza on Jan. 19, halting 470 days of warfare, New England leaders and organizations are responding with mixed thoughts.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include an active fire, larceny and assault. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 25 – March 2

Gavin Marr March 6, 2024
This week's crime logs include an active fire, harassment, and larceny under $1200.
Mattapan fire leaves 17 displaced, $150,000 in damages, authorities say

Mattapan fire leaves 17 displaced, $150,000 in damages, authorities say

Audrey Martin October 15, 2018
The fire Tavares witnessed occurred at 74 Wildwood St., a 2 ½-story occupied residential building in Mattapan. The two-alarm fire caused approximately $150,000 in damages and displaced 17 residents, according to the Boston Fire Department Twitter page.
Protesters march at the Resist Deportation! Save TPS! rally outside the Massachusetts State House Saturday afternoon. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents speak out against infringements on refugee protections

Erin Edwards December 3, 2017

“Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” chanted around 100 protesters at the Boston Common and Downtown Crossing Saturday afternoon as they rallied against the termination of...

STROINSKI: Hurricane inequality

STROINSKI: Hurricane inequality

Anna Stroinski September 11, 2017

Bigger and badder natural disasters do more than just expose the devastating effects of climate change — they also serve to shine light on the extensive economic and racial inequalities omnipresent in...

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