The Heights

City Announces Master Plan To Revitalize Boston By 2030

Francine Almeda • November 18, 2015

Mayor Walsh looks to innovate the city like never before to commemorate Boston's 400th birthday.

Wasted Walsh: ResLife’s Need For Greater Transparency

Mujtaba Syed • April 26, 2015

As the semester comes to a close, a look back at the events in Walsh Hall highlight the need for greater transparency on the part of the Office of Residential Life.

Walsh Updates Role Of Technology In City Government

Maggie Maretz • November 13, 2014

With one year under his belt Mayor Walsh plans to move the city into the 21st century with a new emphasis on technological systems.

Can Boston Handle An Olympic Bid?

Bennet Johnson • October 8, 2014

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS '09, and Governor Deval Patrick are looking to bring the 2024 Olympic Games to Boston. Is the city prepared?

City Of Boston Looks To Be A Leader In Reforming College Athletics

Austin Tedesco • September 29, 2014

When Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ’09, returns from a trip abroad, he’ll have an ordinance waiting for him that, if signed, would directly interject local government into the BC athletic department and every other athletic department in the city.

The City’s Unwelcome Incursion Into College Athletics

The Heights Editorial Board • September 29, 2014

City Councilor Josh Zakim has taken it upon himself to push college athletic departments in the city to protect their athletes better. Although the NCAA has been slow to change policies for players' health and safety, it is not the city's place to step in and intervene.

‘Allston Christmas’ Leads To Traffic And Trash Yet Again

Bennet Johnson • September 4, 2014

As college students move back into Boston's neighborhoods, deeper issues with the city's housing are again revealed.