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EDITORIAL: Massachusetts must raise fees on Uber, Lyft to fund infrastructure, forgotten workers

EDITORIAL: Massachusetts must raise fees on Uber, Lyft to fund infrastructure, forgotten workers

Editors January 21, 2019

Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft have greatly benefited the average Bostonian. When the T isn’t running or when it’s just too cold to walk to your closest stop, these services...

Young Israel of Brookline. The Boston Police Department heightened security around synagogues in the area in the wake of the deadly shooting Saturday at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston synagogues increase security after Pittsburgh shooting

Chloe McKim Jepsen October 31, 2018

During Saturday morning Shabbat services at the Chabad House of Greater Boston, Rabbi Shmuel Posner heard a ring at the door. He answered it and found a police officer. Since many observant Jews do not...

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EDITORIAL: Just because black leaders support Jackson doesn’t mean Warren is wrong to disagree

Editors October 19, 2017

With September’s mayoral primary leaving City Councilor Tito Jackson with less than half as many votes as incumbent Mayor Martin Walsh, Jackson’s campaign has been desperately looking for any help...

EDITORIAL: Duck boats should be redesigned to ensure safety

EDITORIAL: Duck boats should be redesigned to ensure safety

Editors February 20, 2017

Throughout the summer, Bostonians who traverse downtown streets are familiar with the sight of giant metal boats carrying bundles of tourists from land to water for the true Boston experience. Duck boats...

Olympic organizing committee Boston 2024 announced Monday that it would only seek to host the 2024 Olympics if its final bid meets 10 criteria, including majority support in Massachusetts. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston 2024 requiring public support to move forward with Olympic bid

Olivia Quintana March 25, 2015

Olympic organizing committee Boston 2024 printed a full-page advertisement in Monday’s copies of The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald, stating it would only seek to host the 2024 Summer Olympics if...

NEMINSKI: Is the Coakley Campaign Collapsing…Again?

NEMINSKI: Is the Coakley Campaign Collapsing…Again?

Mike Neminski October 28, 2014

For all those who follow Massachusetts’ politics — especially the Democrats — the name Martha Coakley has a very infamous ring to it. Coakley has been serving as the Commonwealth’s Attorney General...

EDIT: CVS requires employee health information

Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2013

A new CVS policy requires workers who use company health insurance to report their weight, body fat and glucose levels to the insurer or pay a $600-a-year penalty, according to The Boston Herald. The Herald...

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