At their latest meeting on Monday, Newton City councilors debated a potential rezoning project, and discussed affordable housing in the area.
Metro, Politics
Alternative Space Provides Musicians With Practice Rooms
Boston City officials hope to confront issues faced by artists through the Alternative Space Project, a plan to connect artists struggling to find work space with local businesses and institutions.
Metro, Politics
With Islamic Society, Walsh Addresses Immigration Concerns
Last Friday, Mayor Marty Walsh spoke at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Forum to address the growing concerns within the Boston community regarding President Donald Trump’s statements about immigrants and religious groups.
News, Metro, Politics
At Boston Public Library, Intondi Joins Race, Nuclear Armaments
Last week, the Union of Concerned Scientists invited Dr. Vincent Intondi to speak at the Boston Public Library regarding several issues at the forefront of today’s political environment in the United States.
Politics, Top Story, Metro
Thousands Fill Copley to Stand up for Science
Over 5,000 advocates of science assembled in Copley Square, carrying politically charged sings while chanting “science not silence” at the Rally to Stand up for Science.
Newton, Politics, Metro
City Councilors Discuss Newton’s Sanctuary City Status
“We are not in the business of picking people up for immigration violations … end of story,” said one councilor.
Boston, Politics, Metro
Following Trump’s Executive Order, Bostonians Refuse to Back Down
Post-election protests erupted throughout Boston as citizens filled the streets rallying against the controversial executive order announcement by President Donald Trump.
Metro, Politics, Boston
BSA Panel Addresses the Skyrocketing Boston Rent
On Monday, the Boston Society of Architects hosted a panel discussion to talk over solutions for the dramatically increasing rent issue in the metropolitan Boston area.
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Boston
Thousands Fill the Common to Resist Trump
At 6 p.m. on Friday, 4,000 people filled Boston with passionate chants and handmade signs while attending the Socialist Alternative’s Resist Trump: Occupy Inauguration Rally.
Metro, Politics, Boston
Boston Status Update: Walsh Delivers Third State of the City Address
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gave the last State of the City speech of his first term as Mayor emphasizing inclusiveness and progress.
