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Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday that Boston was selected to receive the Rockefeller Grant and joins the 100 Resilient Cities Network, which provides its partner cities with the resources needed to build resilience and strength to the struggles of the 21st century. PHOTO BY EVAN JONES/DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston receives grant from Rockefeller Foundation to join 100 Resilient Cities Network

Sarah Poff December 8, 2014

Boston will join the 100 Resilient Cities Network (100RC), a project of the Rockefeller Foundation that supplies cities with resources designed to combat contemporary challenges, Boston Mayor Martin...

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the Mayor’s Office of Diversity Wednesday, which aimed to increase diversity across city leadership. PHOTO BY MICHAEL DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh announces creation of Office of Diversity

Paige Smith December 5, 2014

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday  the formation of the Mayor’s Office of Diversity, which will be dedicated to increasing diversity across city leadership. The office aims to more accurately...

In light of recent sexual assault allegations against actor Bill Cosby, Boston University officials will consider whether it they will rescind his honorary degree, which he received from the university May 2014. PHOTO BY RODRIGO BONILLA/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU contemplates action amidst Bill Cosby sexual assault claims

Sarah Poff December 1, 2014

In light of recent sexual assault allegations against actor, comedian and author Bill Cosby, Boston University is still deciding what to do as other schools and organizations across the nation cut ties...

“This table can be shared” cards can now be found in BU Dining halls, encouraging students to share table space during busy dining hours.. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Thanksgiving meal for students unable to go home continues

Sarah Poff November 20, 2014

In order to provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal for undergraduate students who are unable to return home for the holiday, Boston University Dining Services will host a Thanksgiving feast Nov. 27...

Two Massachusetts casinos received licensing Friday and plans for development are underway. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Plans for Massachusetts casinos underway

Sarah Poff November 13, 2014

MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts received a unanimous vote Friday from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, officially granting each company a license to operate resort casinos in downtown...

The Boston City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday requiring truck-side guards to be attached to city-owned vehicles to reduce cyclist and pedestrian fatalities. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

New city ordinance requires truck-side guards to reduce bicyclist fatalities

Sarah Poff November 4, 2014

The Boston City Council passed an ordinance in a unanimous vote Wednesday, which requires truck-side guards to be attached to city-contracted vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds in order to reduce fatalities...

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Massachusetts public officials gather to support Martha Coakley

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Massachusetts public officials gather to support Martha Coakley

Gabriela Arriaga October 27, 2014

Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel welcomed former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday morning to speak to supporters of Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley. “You know...

If Boston hosts the 2024 Olympic Games, the City would need to go through three phases to meet certain criteria proving that the city can handle the large-scale event, including improvements to existing venues and infrastructure. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh, public officials meet to plan for potential Olympics bid

Sarah Poff October 22, 2014

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and members of the Boston legislative delegation looked at proposals and plans set forth by Boston 2024, a committee dedicated to planning the proposed summer Olympics, in a...

According to a 2014 Wallet Hub Study, students are banking with credit unions rather than traditional lenders. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Checking accounts, credit unions beneficial for students

Sarah Poff October 9, 2014

Students nationwide are banking with credit unions instead of national banks, according to WalletHub’s 2014 Banking Landscape Report. The rise of credit unions as a form of consumer banking has become...

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