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boston city councilwoman annissa essaibi george talks to small business owners in downtown crossing

Annissa Essaibi George tours downtown businesses stung by pandemic

Samuele Petruccelli March 22, 2021
The councilor discussed struggles and relief as part of her “Get Boston Back to Business” tour.
The MBTA has banned the use of political ads in stations, starting Monday. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA bans political advertisements following controversy

Olivia Quintana December 1, 2015

Following the removal of an advertisement created by the Palestine Advocacy Project from the Davis Square station of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, a ban on all political advertisements...

An ordinance proposed by Boston City Councilors Salvatore LaMattina and Bill Linehan would require street performers in Boston to be issued a permit before they can perform in a public area. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council ordinance to require permit for street performers

Nicole Mis October 26, 2015

Sidewalk artists may be required to have permits to perform in public areas as result of a Boston City Council ordinance introduced at a Wednesday meeting. The ordinance defines a performer as any person...

The ride-sharing app Uber reached 2 million total rides in Massachusetts last month. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MARY SCHLICHTE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber hits two million rides in Massachusetts, breaks record

Kyler Sumter October 14, 2015

The success of Uber continues to skyrocket as the app-based car service broke a new record in Massachusetts in September, reaching a total of two million rides for residents. Carli Waibel, a spokeswoman...

The Pioneer Institute released a brief Monday explaining how four bills currently in the Massachusetts State Legislature could hurt ridesharing companies' business. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Regulation for Lyft, Uber could hurt business, report finds

Olivia Quintana September 23, 2015

According to a policy brief published Monday by the Pioneer Institute, three regulatory bills currently before the Massachusetts State Legislature could have a damaging effect on transportation network...

llowing a regulation filed by Attorney General Maura Healey, beginning Sept. 25, anyone under the age of 18 cannot buy e-cigarettes in Massachusetts. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Electronic cigarette sales to be restricted for minors

Julia Metjian September 18, 2015

A regulation that will ban Massachusetts minors from purchasing electronic cigarettes will go into effect starting Sept. 25 as a result of efforts from Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and...

Mass. Dept. of Health drafts details on medicinal marijuana use, availability

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Amid fierce debate over the distribution of medical marijuana, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released the first round of medical regulations Friday and opened up a public comment period...

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