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The Daily Free Press

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One Silber Way. A Boston University Metropolitan College lecturer filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against the Trustees of BU Feb. 21 alleging the University failed to pay her on time, reportedly violating the Massachusetts Wage Act. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU lecturer files $5 million class-action lawsuit, alleges University violated state wage laws

Madyline Swearing February 28, 2025
BU lecturer files $5 million lawsuit against the Trustees of Boston University, alleging violation of state wage laws
The marquee outside of the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline. Academy Award winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter was honored with a Coolidge Award on Sunday. JULIA DESANTIS/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter receives Coolidge Award

Brenda Gonzalez October 19, 2023
Ruth E. Carter, renowned costume designer known for her work on the "Black Panther" movies, accepted the Coolidge Award from Coolidge Corner Theatre on Oct. 15.
Vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Baker announces next phase of vaccination efforts, changes to vaccination sites

Rin Velasco May 18, 2021
The state will offer walk-up options at mass vaccination sites and will close four sites by June.
Fenway Park vaccination site

State extends vaccination appointments to residents 65 plus, those with certain health conditions

Molly Farrar February 23, 2021
An additional 1 million people are now eligible to schedule appointments, according to the press release, but due to “extremely high demand for appointments and limited vaccine supply,” it could take some residents more than a month to schedule one.
New York Times best-selling author George Saunders speaks at a talk at the Tsai Performance Center Tuesday. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Author George Saunders shares writing words of wisdom at Tsai Performance Center

Nathan Lederman October 11, 2018
Award-winning author George Saunders revealed his behind-the-scenes process and tips when writing to a well-attended Tsai Performance Center audience as part of the Creative Writing Program’s Ha Jin Visiting Lecturer series Tuesday.
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EDITORIAL: Big E video reminds us that animal welfare isn’t secondary to human entertainment

Editors October 11, 2018

Those of us who watched the heart-wrenching movie “Dumbo” as kids know the perils suffered by circus animals at the hand of trainers and ringmasters. If you’ve been to the circus, the fair or...

Protesters on the Boston Common during the March for Our Lives Rally. March for Our Lives marches and rallies were held across the United States on Saturday. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tens of thousands crowd Boston Common for March for Our Lives

Michal Shvimer March 25, 2018
Tens of thousands crowded the Boston Common to rally against gun violence Saturday afternoon during Boston’s March for Our Lives, a protest that occurred in cities across the country.
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Ballot Questions 101: Expanding casino gaming

Carina Imbornone October 13, 2016

This is the first in a four-part series exploring the Massachusetts Ballot Questions, which will be voted on this November. Massachusetts Ballot Question 1, titled An Act Relative to Expanded Gaming,...

EDIT: China Rides the MBTA

EDIT: China Rides the MBTA

Editors October 23, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation voted unanimously Wednesday to award a $566.6 million contract to the CNR MA Corporation, a venture of China CNR Corporation Limited and CNR Changchun Railway...

Defense team for alleged marathon bomber requests venue change for trial

Daily Free Press Admin June 19, 2014

The defense team representing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man accused of placing two bombs at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon with his brother Tamerlan, requested a change of venue Wednesday for...

MGM Resorts files paperwork for proposed casino in Springfield

Daily Free Press Admin March 21, 2013

MGM Resorts International announced Friday it has filed the required paperwork in order to begin environmental review for a proposed casino in Springfield. “A complete ENF [Environmental Notification...

Boston gas leaks cause unease among students

Daily Free Press Admin November 27, 2012

Following the discovery of thousands of Boston gas leaks and a gas pipe explosion in Springfield on Nov. 23, a number of Allston residents said they are concerned about the gas leaks found in the city. There...

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