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Hundreds gather to celebrate Holi in Adams Park. Many brought their families to the free event.

Roslindale community gathers for festive Holi celebration

Tanvi Saxena, news correspondent March 25, 2025

Residents of Roslindale reveled in an afternoon of vibrant colors, energetic dances and thumping music March 22 to celebrate Holi, a Hindu festival commonly known as the festival of colors. Hosted by Shanti, an Indian restaurant in Roslindale, attendees gathered in Adams Park...

The door to Laura Gersch's classroom. Gersch felt much anxiety over the safety of her students who are immigrants and refugees. Photo courtesy Laura Gersch.

Trump’s immigration crackdowns alarm immigrant and refugee students. Meet one of their teachers.

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff March 25, 2025

For Laura Gersch, election night last year was “horrifying.”  Gersch, a 10th grade English teacher at Boston International Newcomers Academy, or BINcA, a Boston Public School in Mattapan for English learners, spent the night anxious that she would wake up the next morning...

Spectators watch as a float passes by during the Boston St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade was especially popular with college students.

Northeastern students celebrate Irish heritage at Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

Isaac Pedersen, news correspondent March 23, 2025

Every March in Boston, thousands gather for one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country. The spectacle in South Boston features unique floats, bagpipers, superheroes, Mayor Michelle Wu’s appearance and lots of college students day drinking. The celebration...

A protester waves a flag while listening to speeches at the rally. Resistance through unity was a major theme among the series of speakers who took the stage.

Hundreds denounce Trump policies at ‘Show Pride for Democracy’ rally

Chloe Craft, news staff March 19, 2025

Over 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Carty Parade Ground in Boston Common March 15 for a rally protesting the recent actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, including cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, restrictions on transgender rights, mass deportations...

A crowd dances and smiles during an ongoing music set at *junkyard Oct. 26, 2024. *junkyard included an array of music from different Boston bands. Photo courtesy Quinlan Harp.

*junkyard brings music from the shed to the stage

Rachana Madhav, news staff March 18, 2025

The ultimate college experience has differing rules and checkboxes for everyone. However, a college pillar most agree is a classic is live music: everyone’s favorite local band and a roommate or two up on stage playing the blues.  The music scene in Boston, still recovering...

Sparks fly from Maggie Leon's board as she performs a wallride next to the Heavy Metal logo. Some riders would launch high enough to touch and cut the Red Bull decal with their snowboard edge.

Red Bull Heavy Metal snowboarding competition gives contestants a land or slam mentality

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff March 16, 2025

Snowboarders hucked themselves down the deadly 68-foot-long kinked rail next to Boston City Hall Feb. 22 as announcers shouted their names, blinding strobe lights dazzled the shadowy obstacles, trap music blasted and the crowd cheered. Distractions were high, and danger was higher. Congress...

The Tesla showroom on Boylston Street. Protesters in Boston and across the nation started rallying for a boycott against Tesla products and stocks in response to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration and leadership of DOGE.

‘No nazis, no kings!’: Tesla Takedown rally demands end to Musk’s influence

Leona Gagalac, news correspondent March 13, 2025

With a defiant musical ensemble leading the way, demonstrators in Boston’s weekly Tesla Takedown rally sang, chanted and protested Elon Musks’ unelected role in the federal government March 9. The Back Bay protests, which started Feb. 15, have since gained momentum week...

Demonstrators hold a large Ukrainian flag during a Feb. 23 demonstration planned by UCCN. While many volunteers and demonstrators were Ukrainian, UCCN also encouraged non-Ukrainians to participate in rallies and events.

Ukrainians find community, support in Massachusetts through cultural center

Chloe Craft, news staff March 9, 2025

As demonstrators collected discarded signs and picked up trash in Boston Common following a rally for Ukraine Feb. 23, a handful of activists, academics and community leaders gathered on Parkman Bandstand. Among them, exchanging words of gratitude in Ukrainian with her compatriots...

A woman on rollerblades dressed as a festive snowflake stands next to an ice sculpture with the “Winter Wonderland” logo. Performers dressed as Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” arrived later and served as entertainment for the younger attendees.

Revere Beach finds warmth in a community Winter Wonderland

Nia Calais, photo staff March 4, 2025

Established in 1896 and just a 40-minute Blue Line ride outside of Boston, Revere Beach owns the title of the very first public beach in the United States. But despite its historical stature, something new is developing in that same area: a Winter Wonderland celebration.  For...

Members of the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, protest Maura Healey's budget cuts. While the announcement of the budget focused on boosting transportation, cuts to healthcare came with mass layoffs and closures of facilities across the state.

Healthcare workers demand ‘care not cuts’ at State House rally

Chloe Craft, news staff March 2, 2025

More than 100 healthcare workers, labor union members, advocates and patients and their families gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts State House Feb. 25 to demand that facilities stay open and layoffs in mental health services be prevented. The rally occurred amid Gov....

Thousands of protesters gather in Boston Common. The protest was part of 50501.

‘No kings on Presidents Day’ Crowds march through Boston to protest Trump, Musk

Chloe Craft, news staff February 28, 2025

Over 1,000 protesters amassed at Boston Common Feb. 17, enduring high winds and freezing temperatures to voice their dismay with President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and recent federal policy changes. After around 30 minutes of chants and speeches in front of...

Community members sit and listen to the Mayor's Youth Summit welcome speech. The summit advertised itself via social media, flyers and bus stop posters.

Mayor’s Youth Summit celebrates the leaders of tomorrow

Grace Cargill, news staff February 26, 2025

Boston’s youth took center stage at the Mayor’s Youth Summit Feb. 22 to celebrate art, activism and community outreach. Hosted by the city’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement, or OYEA, with nearly 500 guests gathered at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, the event...