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The New Edgerly Plaza outside of Whole Foods Market on Westland Avenue. The plaza was introduced by the Boston Transportation Department to promote a  safe place for pedestrians to eat and sit outside. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA GENZER

Fenway’s New Edgerly Plaza promotes pedestrian safety, accessibility

Samantha Genzer November 20, 2024
The Boston Transportation Department transformed an East Fenway section of Westland Avenue into the New Edgerly Plaza, aiming to create a safe, accessible public space for pedestrians.
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Brookline community welcomes new Beacon Street H Mart

Lydia Evans April 26, 2023
The new H Mart opening in Brookline, which will occupy the old Whole Foods building, has been well received by community members, mirroring other new restaurant and outdoor seating developments on Beacon street.
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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.
Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Maya recounts a few trips around Boston that she and her roommate Sam have taken this Fall semester. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Maya and Sam: Boston edition

Maya Frankel October 27, 2021
Boston is the best place to become your best self. Take advantage of the city during your time here.
Students sitting on the College of Communication lawn. Frances shares her list of go-to places on and around campus that help ease her anxiety. CAROLYN MOONEY/ DFP FILE

Places around campus to ease my anxiety

Frances Beedon October 24, 2021
I've discovered some places and things to do on or near campus that helped settle my nerves.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

Wear Me This: The death of the cigarette doesn’t mean nicotine and fashion have called it quits

Sujena Soumyanath September 29, 2021
Let's look past attractive advertising to consider whether the cigarette’s new spawn really should be considered fashionable.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: Learn to love breakfast

Samantha Elizondo March 5, 2021
Whether to reduce stress, make an Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl or simply start your morning off right, making breakfast for yourself every morning is a healthy habit.
University of Massachusetts Amherst. UMass declared itself “High Risk” for COVID-19 Sunday after an increase in cases on campus. COURTESY OF TOM SULCER VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

UMass Amherst campus on lockdown following alleged on-campus parties

Sam Trottenberg February 10, 2021
In a letter to the campus community Sunday, Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy wrote the designation would last a minimum of two weeks, and all students must remain in their residences unless they’re getting food, a twice-weekly COVID-19 test or going to a medical appointment.

Do I actually like Kombucha?

Maya Frankel September 28, 2020
This question seems simple: do I actually like Kombucha? The answer, on the other hand, is far from simple.
Pizza from T. Anthony’s on Commonwealth Avenue. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston businesses have had to sacrifice sustainability to build customer confidence and adhere to sanitation guidelines. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants balance sustainability, public health during pandemic

Daniel Kool August 17, 2020
As the pandemic forces Boston businesses to prioritize public health, many face a trade-off between establishing effective sanitation protocols and maintaining environmentally sustainable practices.
Noodle Street on Commonwealth Ave is a popular asian food spot amounsgt Boston students and locals looking for a quickbite.  SERENA YU/ DFP STAFF

An introduction to businesses around BU

Michelle Brandabur June 13, 2019

As the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year nears, and thousands of Boston University students flock back to Boston, shops and restaurants near campus can get an extra boost in customers. These businesses...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported a confirmed case of measles in the Greater Boston Area Monday. COURTESY OF U.S. AIR FORCE/ MATTHEW LOTZ

Confirmed measles case in Greater Boston

Haley Lerner April 2, 2019
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in the Greater Boston Area Monday after the individual was officially diagnosed Sunday.
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