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Negative comments on mayoral candidate Ed Flynn’s Instagram post on LGBTQ+ advocacy in Boston. Out of 13 Boston City Council members, Flynn was alone in voting “no” in the 12-1 decision to officially designate the city as a sanctuary for transgender individuals and the wider LGBTQ+ community, raising questions from Bostonians. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Bostonians unhappy about Councilor Flynn’s sole ‘no’ vote in LGBTQ+ sanctuary city resolution

Eli Pekelny March 27, 2025
Boston’s City Council voted on March 12 to officially designate the city as a sanctuary for transgender individuals and the wider LGBTQ+ community. Out of 13 councilor members, Councilor Ed Flynn was alone in voting “no” in the 12-1 decision, raising concerns among Boston residents.
Spectators watch as the parade begins. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: South Boston bleeds green at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Lauren Albano March 21, 2025
South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day, or Evacuation Day, Parade took place Sunday, starting at Broadway Station and ending at Andrew Station.
Mei Mei Dumplings storefront

Mei Mei relocates from Fenway location

Sara Creato February 15, 2023
Mei Mei, a Chinese-American dumpling restaurant, relocated to a new location in South Boston on Jan. 21. The restaurant operates a cafe, cooking classes and, recently, wholesale production in their new dumpling factory.
Boston map

Bostonians Respond to City Council Redistricting Efforts

Taylor Hawthorne October 13, 2022
Boston city councilors are in the process of redrawing political districts in the city that correspond with public official representation.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Racism is alive and well in Boston— is media coverage worsening the problem?

Editors March 31, 2022
Instead of pictures of neo-Nazis and endless repetitions of their disgusting slogans, the media should highlight actions we can take to stop white supremacy, or resources for people who could be the target of a hate crime. 
Boston University journalism professor Dick Lehr speaking about his newly published book “White Hot Hate” at Brookline Booksmith Wednesday. CLARE ONG/ DFP STAFF

BU professor showcases new book at Brookline Booksmith

Cassandra Dumay December 6, 2021
Professor of Journalism Dick Lehr read excerpts of his new book in Brookline last Wednesday.
Lenox Public Housing Project

Activists discuss public housing issues in Boston following State hearing

Madison Mercado September 16, 2021
Activists and state representatives reviewed public housing policy changes in a hearing Wednesday.
I Voted stickers

Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George give victory speeches Preliminary Election night as candidates concede, official results delay

Daily Free Press Staff September 14, 2021
We bring you the latest coverage on Boston's 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election as it breaks.
Sunset Cantina on Commonwealth Avenue near the Boston University West Campus. Businesses around university campuses have faced an influx of student customers since the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and the start of the academic year. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Our new demographic’: Local businesses reflect on influx of customers as students return

Divya Sood September 13, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions relax and students repopulate campus at BU and elsewhere in the city, Boston-area businesses have faced an increase in student customers. The McDonald’s in Kenmore Square...

st patrick's day celebration in south boston

Boston celebrates second COVID-era St. Patrick’s Day

Taylor Brokesh March 17, 2021
South Boston’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled for the second year in a row.
GALLERY: Protestors march to demand justice for George Floyd death

GALLERY: Protestors march to demand justice for George Floyd death

Jasmine Li March 7, 2021

Activists marched from Peters Park to Fields Corner Saturday to demand the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd last May.

Street in Jamaica Plain neighborhood

Boston remains highly gentrified despite housing efforts

Madison Mercado February 18, 2021
Boston was ranked third most intensely gentrified city in the United States between 2013-2017. Neighborhoods like East Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park and South Boston were most affected.
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