Alex Gray, BC ’06, a Democrat, is running for an at-large seat on the Boston City Council and has the potential to be Boston’s first blind councilor.
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Boston Marathon Scheduled for October 2021
The 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Oct. 11 provided that the Massachusetts reopening plan follows as planned, permitting road races by that time, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA).
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Walsh Delivers His Final State of the City Address
On Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, BC ’09, delivered what is expected to be his final State of the City address, after being nominated last week by the Biden-Harris administration as Labor Secretary.
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Biden Selects Walsh for Secretary of Labor
President-elect Joseph R. Biden tapped Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, BC ’09, to his cabinet as Labor Secretary on Thursday.
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Frog Pond Closes For Ice Skating For First Time
For the first time since its opening in 1996, the beloved Boston Common Frog Pond will not be opening for ice skating.
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Newton City Council Responds to Proposed MBTA Service Cuts
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) proposed a number of service cuts to account for the $580 million budget shortfall it is experiencing due to decreased ridership during the pandemic.
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Celebrations Held in Boston Streets Following Biden’s Victory
Following former Vice President Joe Biden’s projected victory Saturday morning, many Boston residents took to the streets to celebrate the win. Residents gathered in the street at the intersection of Arlington Street and Boylston Street where they chanted and sang in support of Biden’s victory.
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Ranked-Choice Voting on Massachusetts Ballot
The second question on the Massachusetts ballot concerns ranked-choice voting. Governor Charlie Baker said in a joint press release with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito on Oct. 27 that he will be voting against ranked-choice voting.
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Boston Marathon Postponed Until at Least Fall 2021
“Whenever the marathon is coming, I’ll be ready for it and just excited to run down Comm. Ave. and hear everyone cheering,” Donahue said.
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Local Movie Theaters Struggle During Pandemic
The family-owned West Newton Cinema and Coolidge Corner Theater are working tirelessly to provide their customers with enjoyable experiences—whether by streaming movies or providing in-person viewings.
