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Labor union distributes food to recently fired Nine Zero Hotel employees

Madison Mercado April 5, 2021
The hotel fired 52 employees — more than two-thirds of its staff — in March.
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Seven North Shore cities encourage residents to carry Narcan

Sam Trottenberg April 2, 2021
A new campaign seeks to curb opioid overdoses through education and increased access to medication.
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City approves more than $370,000 in Charlestown Community Impact Fund grants

Daniel Kool March 24, 2021
Its Managing Committee approved “mini-grants” of $2,500 to $20,000 to local nonprofits.
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City Councilors, police discuss ways to prevent BPD from exceeding overtime budget

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
The department has likely already run-over this fiscal year.
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City Councilors propose Boston-level Conservation Corps

Olga Benacerraf March 10, 2021

Boston City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Michelle Wu are proposing a city-level “Conservation Corps” to support Boston’s climate and sustainability goals. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation...

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EDITORIAL: Journalists don’t need to go to college to study journalism, but it provides an advantage

Editors March 1, 2021
Should journalists go to college? The answer is: maybe. It’s an individual choice, but there will unfortunately always be an advantage to higher education.
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Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce reflects on work throughout pandemic

Emily Pauls February 25, 2021
The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is continuing to support its members and expand through the COVID-19 pandemic as the country approaches the anniversary of the initial shutdown.
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Student Immigrant Movement strives to support students seeking higher education

Divya Sood February 24, 2021
A Massachusetts-based grassroots organization led by immigrant youth — the Student Immigrant Movement — virtually relaunched their College Access Program Friday to support immigrant students’ seeking higher education.
In its last meeting of the semester on Monday night, Boston University Student Government discussed whether to denounce Kappa Sigma for painting over the transgender flag on the BU Rock during Transgender Day of Remembrance. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov talks Spring semester plans, approves Greek life action plan

Anna Vidergar December 8, 2020
Boston University Student Government heard from several senators about plans for Spring semester, including how to increase student engagement, in a meeting streamed live to YouTube Monday night.
EDITORIAL: BU’s #GivingTuesday is only as good as its follow-through and transparency

EDITORIAL: BU’s #GivingTuesday is only as good as its follow-through and transparency

Editors December 2, 2020
Overall, the efforts BU has made on GivingTuesday should still be recognized. But, the administration should remember that in order for its fundraising to make a genuine impact, it first and foremost needs to demonstrate transparency and accountability.
Rosa Rodriguez-Williams is the first senior director of belonging and inclusion at the Museum of Fine Arts. COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

MFA introduces inaugural director for belonging and inclusion

James Paleologopoulos September 9, 2020
Rosa Rodriguez-Williams will take on the role as senior director of belonging and inclusion at the Museum of Fine Arts Wednesday. 
Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday the City of Boston will begin developing mandatory racial equity training for all city employees. COURTESY OF FLICKR

City requests proposals for racial equity training programs for employees

Shannon Damiano February 17, 2020

City employees in Boston will soon be undergoing training on racial equity in the workplace. The Mayor’s Office is now soliciting proposals from consulting services to help develop and implement such...

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