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Attendees mingle with one another during the Mayor's Youth Summit at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter Feb. 21. 2026 marked the third year of the annual summit.

Boston teens build community at the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit

Evelyn McGirr, news correspondent April 6, 2026

On Feb. 21, hundreds of teens from across Boston spent the afternoon at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston, engaging with city officials and community members at the third annual Mayor’s Youth Summit.  The event was filled with games and activities, refreshments,...

Campaign signs for both mayoral and city council candidates, Michelle Wu and Henry Santana, respectively, on Boylston Street Nov. 4. Wu gained a 71.3% approval rating/a> according to Race to the White House polling.

‘It’s our civic duty:’ Bostonians head to the polls Nov. 4

Niaz Alasti, news staff November 7, 2025

Tens of thousands of Boston residents headed to the polls Nov. 4, eager to cast their vote in some of the city’s most consequential local races.  The mayoral, councilor at-large and district councilor elections were all on the ballot this year. Mayor Michelle Wu won her...

Said “Coach” Ahmed (left) and Miniard Culpepper debate Oct. 16. The debate was moderated by Roxbury resident and podcast host Jacquetta Van Zandt and WBZ political analyst Jon Keller. Photos by Evelynn Lin. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

Who’s running for District 7 city councilor?

Niaz Alasti, news staff October 29, 2025

As the only city council election without an incumbent this year, the District 7 city councilor race has been at the forefront of voters’ minds for months. As election day gets closer, some voters are still undecided between the two candidates, who differ in both policy and...

Said "Coach" Ahmed (left) and Rev. Miniard Culpepper debate for District 7 City Councilor. There was a full turnout from community members and residents.

Candidates for District 7 councilor face off in debate

Niaz Alasti, news correspondent October 21, 2025

The candidates for Boston’s District 7 City Councilor race faced off in a debate Oct. 16, discussing a variety of issues important to voters in the upcoming election.  The candidates, Said Ahmed and Miniard Culpepper, won the hotly contested September primary by a slim...

Two campaign signs are posted on a fence post for mayoral candidate Josh Kraft (left) and Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu (right) Sept. 10. There were four mayoral candidates on the 2025 ballot.

Bostonians take to polls in municipal primaries

Gitana Savage and Carson Lyle September 10, 2025

On Sept. 9, Bostonians gathered at polling sites across the city to cast their vote in the Boston preliminary municipal election. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voters picked their top choice for the positions of mayor, city councilor at-large and several district city councilors. The...