City Council to consider local voting rights for immigrants with ‘legal status’
By Colette Lauture
Some councilors argue that immigrants who are in Boston legally but have not yet gained citizenship should be able to vote in municipal elections.
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Progressive new faces elected to Boston City Council
By Parker Garlough
All incumbents who ran for city council retained their seats. The remaining spots were mainly filled by progressives.
Massachusetts’ shelter system expected to reach capacity this week
By Peyton Benbow
Governor Healey seeks funding and legislature to support the increasing number of families in the emergency shelter system.
What to know about Boston Election Day 2023
By Peyton Benbow
Massachusetts residents vote across the state on Tuesday for mayoral and special elections
Former Senator Dean Tran pleads absolutely not guilty on both count
Former Massachusetts senator Dean Tran (Republican, Fitchburg) appeared at the Suffolk County Superior Court.
Boston Park displays 10,000 flags to show solidarity with Israel
By Madison Lucchesi
Statler Park displays 10,000 Israeli and US flags this weekend to represent the unity of the two nations and their opposition to terrorism.
Boston City Council member files proposal for renaming Faneuil Hall
By Peyton Benbow
A resolution was proposed by Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to change the name of Faneuil Hall, saying that the building’s name honors a white supremacist.
Boston City Council fails again to vote on Mass. and Cass ordinance
By Colette Lauture
Mayor Michelle Wu proposed a plan to clear encampments around the area in August.
AG Campbell creates reproductive justice unit
By Peyton Benbow
To establish Massachusetts as a leader in reproductive rights, AG Campbell launched a new reproductive justice unit.