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A ballot drop box outside of the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library. Question 3 on the Massachusetts ballot regards an initiative to allow transportation network drivers to unionize. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Proposed Question 3 ballot to allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize

Liam Dunne October 9, 2024
Question 3, a ballot measure seeking to allow unionization and collective bargaining for transportation network drivers, has sparked support from Massachusetts state senators, but Uber and Lyft remain neutral.
Senior guard Miles Brewster (24) looks to pass the ball in a game against Army West Point on Jan. 24. The Terriers won 62-48 against Lafayette College on Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball secures much-needed win over Lafayette

Chloe Cramutola January 28, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team found their stride against Lafayette College on Saturday in a 62-48 victory away from home.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Bring it on Boston: Every culture shock you need to be prepared for

Analise Bruno June 10, 2023
Culture shock is inevitable and is a crucial rite of passage when entering a new environment. Values, norms, standards, and expectations vary from place to place, and while they can sometimes be hard to adapt to, they are critical components to finding your way.
Agganis

Hollywood Fight Nights celebrates St. Patrick’s Day at Agganis Arena

Mark Fraenkel March 19, 2023
Hollywood Fight Nights Boston brought live boxing to Agganis Arena the day for a St. Patrick's Day celebration to host seven home-grown boxers and Ireland's Callum Walsh in the main event.
Senior Gianluca Arlotti playing on Oct. 29 against Lehigh University. The Boston University men's soccer team defeated Lehigh 2-0 on senior night. MOLLY POTTER/DFP STAFF

Men’s soccer clinches first postseason berth since 2018 with 2-0 win over Lehigh

Charlie DeMatteo October 31, 2022
Behind a two-goal performance from Quinn Matulis and a clutch save from Montali, the men's soccer team clinched their first postseason appearance in four years following a 2-0 victory over Lehigh on Saturday night.
BU women's soccer

BU defense commands American in 1-0 win, extends win streak to four

Reed O’Brien October 10, 2022
The BU women's soccer team extended their win streak to four after defeating American University 1-0 in Washington, D.C. on Saturday afternoon.
BU women's lacrosse team

Winless women’s lacrosse drops Patriot League road opener to Loyola Maryland

Chloe Patel March 27, 2022
Boston University women's lacrosse was routed by Loyola University Maryland 23-5 on Saturday in Baltimore.
prison cell block

COVID-19 exacerbates Massachusetts DOC health care shortcomings

Colbi Edmonds March 11, 2021
Michael Horrell, a staff attorney at Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts — an organization focused on protecting civil rights of people in prisons — said the pandemic has worsened the quality of health care in the state’s correctional facilities, which has “never been great.”
Voters in line at Higginson-Lewis K-8 school

Activists call for equitable redistricting in Massachusetts

Samuele Petruccelli February 26, 2021
Panelists from Lawyers for Civil Rights, Massachusetts Voter Table and Worcester Interfaith spoke on the necessity for grouping residents in districts with the same vested interests.
Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce website

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.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail. Service cuts to the commuter rail and MBTA ferry begin Saturday in an effort to curtail state spending. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA reduces commuter rail service, cuts weekend ferry service

Daniel Kool January 27, 2021
Fall 2020 commuter rail ridership was down roughly 92 percent compared to the previous year, while ferry ridership fell 88 percent, according to the MBTA.
The Massachusetts Department of Ecological Restoration prioritized eight new river, wetland and cranberry bog refurbishment projects last Wednesday. COURTESY OF ANDREW WATSON VIA FLICKR

State names eight priority river and wetland restoration projects

Madison Mercado January 26, 2021
The new projects will restore wetlands and rivers to increase ecological resistance across the Commonwealth, benefit the economy and create new outdoor spaces for locals.
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