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USPS flash mob

Flash mob put on by Postal Service in South Station to advertise job openings

Nathan Metcalf February 16, 2023
United States Postal Service (USPS) employees put on a flash mob Wednesday morning in South Station to “Please Mr. Postman” in an effort to advertise job openings with the USPS. 
USPS flash mob

Gallery: Flash Mob put on by Postal Service in South Station

Andrew Burke-Stevenson February 15, 2023
United States Postal Service employees put on a flash mob Wednesday morning in South Station to “Please Mr. Postman” to advertise job openings with the USPS.
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Cold Weather Emergency announcement on Instagram.

Boston declares cold weather emergency — despite Boston public school closures, BU classes remain scheduled

Matthew Eadie February 3, 2023
Extreme cold weather expected over the weekend has caused Mayor Wu to declare a cold emergency for the city — beginning Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5.
Musician Haley Martin tunes her guitar before a brief set. Activists gathered outside South Station Monday afternoon for a rally honoring International Women’s Day. DANIEL KOOL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Activists rally for progressive policy on International Women’s Day

Daniel Kool March 9, 2021
A series of speakers — ranging from musicians to nurses to union organizers — called for equal pay between men and women, noted the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers and emphasized the need for intersectionality.
The Boston May Day Coalition and Refuse Fascism New England protested at South Station Wednesday to demand the conviction of former President Donald Trump. RIN VELASCO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protestors at South Station call for Trump’s conviction

Daily Free Press Staff February 11, 2021
Protesters gathered outside of South Station Wednesday afternoon to condemn the actions of former President Donald Trump and advocate for his conviction in this week’s Senate impeachment trial.
An international traveler carrying the measles virus passed through Boston’s South Station on Feb. 26, possibly exposing city residents to the disease. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Travelers potentially exposed to measles at South Station

Joel Lau March 5, 2019
Massachusetts and New Hampshire officials have confirmed an international traveler carrying the measles virus passed through Boston’s South Station on their way from New York to Boston on Feb. 26, potentially exposing other passengers and city residents to the highly contagious disease.

Startup Coalition panel teaches how to form strategic business partnerships

Eduard Miska December 11, 2018
Innovators and entrepreneurs packed into a shared workspace Wednesday  to hear what tips business professionals with years of experience had on creating relationships in the startup industry.
A construction worker walks along a steel girder put in place for the construction of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. The Bridge will undergo the second phase of its renovation this summer. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Dates of summer Commonwealth Avenue bridge construction announced

Armand Manoukian April 25, 2018
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Monday that it will continue construction on the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge for 15 and a half days starting in July.
Boston City Council meets Monday afternoon to discuss upcoming projects including a memorial for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. PHOTO BY KENSHIN OKUBO/ DFP FILE PHOTO

City council discusses memorial for Boston Marathon bombing victims

Mugdha Gurram November 28, 2017

  The Boston City Council met Monday to discuss the allotment of over $1 million from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund for seven projects dedicated to new designs within the city. An ordinance...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Samaritans Inc., will launch the "You Are Not Alone" campaign Friday on public transit in an effort to provide greater awareness of the Samaritans’ help line to those feeling alone or depressed. PHOTO COURTESY JASON B. JOHNSON

MBTA, Samaritans Inc. launch “You Are Not Alone” campaign

Paige Smith January 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Samaritans Inc. of Boston launched the “You Are Not Alone” campaign Friday to spread awareness of suicide prevention through a statewide helpline...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, former Massachusetts Govs. Michael Dukakis and William Weld discussed a possible North Station-South Station railway link at the Massachusetts State House on Monday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Working group begins conversations about a North-South Station railway link

Julia Metjian September 23, 2015

Gubernatorial predecessors William Weld and Michael Dukakis met with current Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Monday at the Massachusetts State House to discuss linking the Massachusetts Bay Transportation...

Slice of Warmth: Florida bakers bring 8-foot Key lime pie to South Station

Slice of Warmth: Florida bakers bring 8-foot Key lime pie to South Station

Felicia Gans February 6, 2015

[mediagrid cat="17958"] As snowfall in Boston reached record-breaking city totals for the most snow seen in a seven-day period, Key West chef David Sloan brought a hint of sunshine to South Station Thursday...

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