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Mayor Michelle Wu smiles at the crowd before giving her city address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 19. Wu officially announced that she would be running for reelection at the Cyclorama Building at South End April 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wu formally announces reelection campaign amidst broad support

Will Fuller April 9, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu officially launched her reelection campaign April 5, delivering a speech at the Cyclorama Building at South End. In the speech, Wu reflected on being in the Cyclorama — the same...

Melissa Park | Graphic Artist

Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston

Amanda Brecher October 17, 2024
To all of the suburbia natives trying to find your footing in  Boston, you may need some guidance on where to get good grub. You’re probably looking to impress the family when they visit for parents’ weekend and show them that you’ve found your way in city living — and there's nothing like an awe-inspiring meal to do just that. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Turning the tables on American table-turning food culture

Amanda Brecher March 27, 2024
I spent a week in Madrid earlier this month. Despite leaving with a full stomach, I was left with a lingering feeling of general disappointment in going back to the American style of dining. Mission accomplished on my trip — but now I'm hungry for more. 
Boston University Police Department. BUPD began a Resisting Aggression with Defense (RAD) program to teach self-defense through martial arts to students. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/DFP FILE

Self-defense classes promote safety skills on BU’s urban campus

Eliza Lamont March 4, 2024
BUPD holds free RAD self-defense classes throughout the academic school year for students, faculty and staff to teach them how to respond to physical aggression. With BU’s Charles River and Medical Campuses extending into Fenway, Kenmore, Allston and South End neighborhoods, self-defense is one strategy for students to protect themselves on an urban campus.
People in the area known as Mass and Cass in 2022.

Wu clears out Mass. and Cass as state shelters near capacity

Anna Rubenstein November 3, 2023
The last tent came down at the area known as Mass. and Cass on Wednesday, a clear-out that has been nearly two years in the making for Mayor Michelle Wu and one that has provoked questions of its purpose and sustainability, especially as state shelters reach their capacity.
Greater Boston food bank

Food injustice concerns growing in Boston since pandemic

Jennifer Small September 23, 2022
Amid growing concerns about living expenses, declining incomes and inflation, Boston residents are experiencing increased food prices, insecurity and inaccessibility.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Emerging Boston biotech industries have a responsibility to science — and to their neighbors

Editors November 4, 2021
Given the lack of stringent and uniform federal regulations, Boston's emergent biotech lab industry have the responsibility to ensure they are operating with the safety of their neighbors in mind.
mural in brookline

City council to vote on approving over $2 million in grants to fund local arts

Taylor Brokesh September 8, 2021
City council will vote Thursday on approving over $2 million in grants to local arts initiatives.
clothing items in a thrift store

Boston’s thrift stores talk growing student interest

Ramsey Khalifeh April 29, 2021
Boston thrift stores reflect on growing business, as well as the sustainable aspects of the business.
Flags in the Questrom School of Business at boston university

Boston observes first Arab American Heritage Month

Molly Farrar April 14, 2021
The Boston City Council declared April Arab American Heritage Month during its April 7 meeting.
osaka sushi and steakhouse in brookline

Andrea Campbell releases Restaurant Recovery plan

Greye Dunn April 5, 2021
Boston’s restaurants hopes to return to their feet following a year of public health restrictions.
House of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts

Live music to stay out of Boston restaurants amid pandemic

Taylor Brokesh March 3, 2021
As Massachusetts entered Phase Three, Step Two of its COVID-19 reopening plan Monday, the City opted for a modified version of the plan, which also bars indoor performance venues and certain indoor recreational activities for an additional three weeks.
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