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People of all ages enjoy the festivities while performers dance in colorful feathered troupes. With the progression of Carnival traditions, more costumes have become heavily inspired by Brazilian samba costumes as opposed to more traditional thematic costumes.

50th annual Caribbean Carnival continues undeterred despite nearby shooting

Aiden Stein, photo correspondent September 8, 2023

Boston celebrated its 50th annual Caribbean Festival Aug. 26 with vendors from Massachusetts and beyond, live music and all the flavor of the Caribbean.  That morning, an unrelated shooting nearby scattered festival goers and injured eight, with all expected to recover. It...

The statue of St. Anthony is marched through the feast. On Sunday, Aug. 27, the statue was marched along the Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets for 10 hours.

The leadership that makes St. Anthony’s Feast possible

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff August 29, 2023

In the heart of Boston’s North End, where the steady beat of cobblestone streets meets the powerful scent of Italian delicacies, an annual celebration like no other comes to life. Welcome to St. Anthony's Feast, a vibrant Italian street festival that transforms the historic...

A woman holding a blue umbrella walks along the Northeastern T stop. Precipitation from June to mid-August in the Boston area was 17.72 inches, up from 4.42 inches in 2022.

‘It’s been a wild summer’: Boston summer is cooler, wetter than normal, brings severe weather

Marta Hill, editor-at-large August 29, 2023

When she moved to Boston nine years ago, NBC10 meteorologist Pamela Gardner figured she was leaving the tornadoes and severe weather typical for the Midwest behind her — but this summer begs to differ.  Not only has the summer of 2023 been one of the coolest and wettest...

Former students of Minds Matter Boston pose for a photo wearing apparel from the colleges they have committed to. The organization has provided low-income students with college preparation assistance and resources since 2003. Photo Courtesy Minds Matter Boston.

Organization grants accessible college preparation for low-income Boston students

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor August 26, 2023

The college process is a complex balancing act that students often need help navigating, but college preparation resources tend to be expensive and exclude students from low-income families. That’s where Minds Matter Boston comes in.  In 2003, the volunteer-run organization...

A portrait hangs above the fireplace in the Nichols House. Located in Beacon Hill, the museum was created in order to showcase 19th and 20th century history in Boston.

Nichols House: Historic Home in Beacon Hill Brings Visitors to 19th Century Boston

Rachel Lee, news staff August 26, 2023

As one of the most historic cities in the United States, Boston has no shortage of attractions that show off how the city has shaped the country’s growth since its birth. Locals and tourists alike may not, however, know of Nichols House Museum, a small museum that aims to educate...

A participant yells in excitement while holding up a rainbow umbrella. After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, people filled the streets with excitement for Pride June 11.

Boston Pride parade returns in full color after three-year hiatus

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor June 18, 2023

This year’s Pride parade was the first since 2019, filling Boston’s streets with excitement and anticipation. Formerly organized by Boston Pride, the organization dissolved in 2021 after criticism from members within the community concerning the lack of inclusion of transgender...

Community members gather in the park for the 2023 Wake Up the Earth festival. This tradition was created in 1979 to commemorate successful activism against a highway being built through Jamaica Plain.

Busy weekend in Boston: two protests and a festival in one day

Yaakov Aldrich, news correspondent May 19, 2023

Two protests and a community festival took place May 6, marking the height of a busy Boston weekend to promote environmental veganism, labor rights and the celebration of spring and local activism.  The 2023 Wake Up The Earth Festival began at noon, just outside of Stony...

Attendees take their seats while the event's speakers prepare their remarks. The event placed a heavy emphasis on selecting speakers who have had direct involvement with autism advocacy.

Autism Advocacy Day brings hope and awareness for disability rights

Darin Zullo, news staff May 14, 2023

The Great Hall of Flags in the Massachusetts State House was filled with determined love and support on the morning of May 8 as the 18th Annual Autism Advocacy Day took place. The event was hosted by Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts, or AFAM, founded in 2004 under the...

Members of 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness partake in a yoga class. The studio has offered more accessible and inclusive classes in Dorchester for years, but has decided to transition to an all-virtual format. Photo courtesy 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness.

Yoga and wellness studio in Dorchester transitions to new virtual era

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor May 8, 2023

For six years, 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness has provided affordable services to the Dorchester community. But now, the studio is shifting to virtual space after letting go of its lease.  The studio was founded by Christine Rose and Karuna O’Donnell, but Rose took the lead...

Q&A: Sailaja Joshi, founder of Mango & Marigold Press, discusses South Asian representation in childrens’ books

Q&A: Sailaja Joshi, founder of Mango & Marigold Press, discusses South Asian representation in childrens’ books

Christina McCabe, news staff May 4, 2023

When looking for books to buy for her young daughter, Northeastern alum Sailaja Joshi noticed the lack of children’s books that represented South Asian culture.  “At the time, there were five times as many books about dogs and trucks than there were about every single...

DIVERSITY Consignment stands at 713 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. The thrift shop has curated a collection of clothing meant to give everyone confidence regardless of who they are.

Boston consignment store combines sustainable fashion, music and artwork, creates inclusive community

Jessica Xing, deputy photo editor April 24, 2023

Even from the outside, DIVERSITY Consignment draws in customers with its bright blue exterior and colorful, fun window art. With its racks of secondhand tees, artwork-covered walls and large collection of vinyl records, DIVERSITY Consignment has gained a reputation for the unique...

Ronald Braunstein conducts the Me2/ community orchestra. Braunstein and his wife founded the ensemble as a "stigma-free zone" to support those struggling with mental illness.

Me2/’s Boston ensemble provides a safe space to perform classical music

Kathryn Manning, news staff April 17, 2023

In the auditorium of a Vietnamese community center in Dorchester, music swells from the instruments of more than 50 community members that make up Me2/’s Boston ensemble. A sign on the door informs all participants they are entering a “stigma-free zone,” part of Me2/’s...