At a press conference Friday evening, Boston Police Department (BPD) Commissioner William Evans denied WBZ-TV’s report that he would be leaving the department for the Boston College Police Department to replace retiring BCPD Chief John King. According to WHDH Boston, at a press conference where Evans and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, BC ’08, addressed safety…
Marching for the Future
“Eventually, the policies and politics you are currently ignorant of will truly have a direct impact on your life.”
Finding Kindness in a Big City
“As I tapped the green Spotify icon, my phone slowed, froze, and—knowing the all-too-familiar next step before it occurred—my screen turned black.”
Singing the Songs of Boston
Arts Editor Jacob Schick spends a long time trying to find a song that isn’t immediately ruined when sung with a Boston accent.
Ball and Buck Offers Curated ‘Made in America’ Retail Experience
Ball and Buck offers a unique retail experience that includes ‘Made in America’ garments, crowdfunded products, and even a full-service barbershop at the rear of the store. This is all part of the company’s ethos around supporting local commerce.
Exploring the Troubles with Boston Public Housing
“The renovations of these old housing projects are necessary and helpful, but the developers can only afford to build one new affordable space for each old one because there is an ever-decreasing amount of subsidies set aside for low-income workers.”
Investigating the Russian Math School
“My feud with Russian President Vladimir Putin, to whom I lost a boxing match to the death several years ago, had clouded my usually unparalleled investigative skills.”
Looking Back at What Lies Ahead: the Maturation of BC Startup Jebbit
Three years after it was featured, Jebbit has grown out of its Faneuil Hall office and now hosts a growing team in a larger space on Newbury Street. Co-founder Tom Coburn reflects on the lessons learned along the way.
‘Uber for Labor’: Start-Up Facilitates On-Demand Employment
Woody Klemmer and Joe Barber, partners at on-demand labor start-up Laborocity, connect employers to “Doers” who are looking for work. They’ve positioned their company as the “Uber for labor”.
SNAP Card to Ride Supports Equitable Bike-Sharing Ecosystem
The City of Boston rolls out the SNAP Card to Ride to low-income individuals and families as part of its Go for Boston 2030 mobility plan. The intention is to make Boston’s bike-sharing ecosystem equitable and reliable.