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Michelle Wu $12 million digital equity initiative

Senator Markey, Mayor Wu invest over $12M in digital equity efforts

Bella Ramirez February 11, 2022
Mayor Wu and Senator Markey announced an allocation of over $12 million to bring digital equity and inclusion to Bostonians.
new york city skyline at night

NYC for a minute

Maya Frankel April 20, 2021
My short trip to NYC was the most wonderful time. I spent it enjoying every moment to the fullest.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Remote work allows more accessibility, but poses risk for overworking, increasing disparity

Editors March 5, 2021
We don’t exactly know how increasing permanent remote work will impact the workforce — though it certainly comes with a number of risks and faults. But if employers can implement healthy practices and anticipate the technological needs of their employees, it could be an evolution for the better.
Since returning to campus for the Fall semester, Boston University’s Healthway website has seen some technical problems. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s COVID-19 testing process adjusts to influx of students

Rin Velasco September 3, 2020
As BUs Healthway website saw an influx in users in August, Patient Connect has faced technical difficulties. And as more students return to campus, test results are being returned at a slower pace.
East to West: March 6, 2020

East to West: March 6, 2020

Justin Tang March 6, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover Super Tuesday primary elections, the death of BU real-life mascot Rhett, a new state bill that will help...

The MBTA is considering partnering with private shuttle company Bridj to provide late-night service to passengers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston late-night public transportation may be possible again with new app

Jordan Kimmel November 3, 2016

Bridj, a Boston-based shuttle transportation system, proposed a late-night public transportation service to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in October, according to its Monday proposal...

TENTINDO: Finstagrams latest trend to make adults feel out of touch

TENTINDO: Finstagrams latest trend to make adults feel out of touch

Will Tentindo February 26, 2016

Most agree that teenagers are trend-makers and early adopters of what soon become the latest fads. As a teenager, I relished my trendy identity and enjoyed the superiority complex that developed from my...

Boston City Hall will collect data to create CityScore, which aims to give a sense of how the city is doing daily. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Boston to use data to meet goals in CityScore initiative

Moe Atkinson October 16, 2015

Boston City Hall is creating a new data value called “CityScore” that will allow city officials to use one number to evaluate Boston’s performance and efforts in areas of city life. CityScore will...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh's office announced Wednesday the expansion of Wicked Free Wi-Fi to Roslindale, Dudley Square and Hyde Park Main Street Districts. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City expands public Wi-Fi network, connects community

Olivia Quintana September 21, 2015

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh's office announced Wednesday the expansion of Wicked Free Wi-Fi to Roslindale, Dudley Square and Hyde Park Main Street Districts. Expanding on Boston’s free public Wi-Fi...

Competition among emerging transportation companies is causing Boston residents to think more about cost and efficiency of rides. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ridesharing companies expand, adapt with customer demand

Olivia Deng September 22, 2014

Ridesharing is a phenomenon that has seen a growth in popularity, notably among college students, as demonstrated by student brand ambassador programs through companies such as Uber and Lyft. These companies,...

BU encounters IT problems during registration weekend

Daily Free Press Admin November 4, 2013

Wi-Fi problems in parts of Boston University’s Charles River Campus appear to have interrupted students’ weekend and, for some, spring registration. Students complained to IT and on social media about...

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