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5-Minute Major: Trevor Zegras is no longer a golden child

Annika Morris April 3, 2024

Trevor Zegras has fallen from grace. The star center on the Anaheim Ducks was the ninth overall draft pick in 2019, so the expectations were always high for him. Zegras quickly proved his ability...

The “Only In Theatres” website.

The Laemmle legacy: Arthouse theater prevails despite the pandemic

Anjali Byju April 20, 2023
The Laemmles opened the first Laemmle Theater in 1938. Eight decades later, there are now eight Laemmle Theaters located in the greater Los Angeles area. "Only In Theatres" tells the story of the family business' struggle to stay afloat.
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Fair or Foul: Another round of free agency grades

Daniel Multz December 3, 2021
Daniel Multz breaks down the most recent high-profile MLB free agent signings.
On Point presenting at WBUR CitySpace

Experts discuss Amazon’s role in the business world at WBUR CitySpace Event

Daily Free Press Staff September 30, 2021
Former Amazon engineer and Seattle journalist join "On Point" host and editor discuss pros and cons of the corporation.
woman at a hackathon

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU alumna leverages nonprofit to achieve gender inclusivity in hackathon

Yiran Yu March 18, 2021
Boston University Alumna Fiona Whittington co-created "TechTogether" to host hackathons that are an inclusive, safe space for individuals of all marginalized genders.
demonstrators at a stop asian hate protest in boston common

Activists rally against racists attacks on Asian Americans

Madison Mercado March 15, 2021
The protest joined a growing list of rallies across the country. Spectators and protesters gathered around the Parkman Bandstand painting cardboard signs with messages such as “Stop Asian Hate” and “I am not a virus.”
Boston police officers at Boston Common

New report finds Boston Police Department lags in reform

Anna Stjernquist March 1, 2021
The report found department spending on oversight and community engagement decreased while spending on traditional policing initiatives — those focused on investigation and arrest — increased.
Annie Leonard, the executive director of Greenpeace USA and founder of The Story of Stuff Project, will be the keynote speaker at Innovate@BU’s IDEA Conference on Feb. 15. COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE VIA FLICKR

Meet Annie Leonard: Activist-turned-entrepreneur preparing to share passion, innovation at IDEA Conference 2020

Lily Kepner January 28, 2020
Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA, will be the keynote speaker for Innovate@BU's “IDEA Conference 2020: Embrace Your Impact,” and shares her passion for trash and bringing individuals together to better the environment.

Boston ranked second-best city for STEM professionals

Jenni Todd January 18, 2018

Pitted against America’s 100 largest metro areas, Boston emerged as 2018’s second-best metro area for STEM professionals, according to a new study. Conducted by WalletHub, the study scored cities...

PHOTO BY KATIE GODERE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDITORIAL: Airbnb needs restrictions in Boston

Editors October 6, 2017

When you go to Chinatown, you expect to see a New England hub of Asian-American culture. You certainly don’t expect to find a neighborhood overrun by Airbnbs, tourists and gentrification. But housing...

BERMAN: Freedom of speech is everyone’s right

BERMAN: Freedom of speech is everyone’s right

Max Berman October 2, 2017

If I were to rank the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights from most significant to least significant, at the top of the list is the First Amendment. This sacred amendment even affords me the right to agree...

Boston places a bid to be named the location for Amazon Inc.’s new second headquarters. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Amazon searching for second headquarters — could Boston be the next Seattle?

Hannah Rogers October 1, 2017

  With Amazon considering numerous cities for its next headquarters, Bostonians have to wonder — what would happen if the tech giant decided to pick Boston? Amazon announced earlier in...

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