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Margaret Burnham discusses the Northeastern research team’s investigation focus: the legacy of slavery after 1940. A $500,000 budget was dedicated to support the Northeastern and Tufts studies. Photo courtesy City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office.

Northeastern research team to study Boston’s legacy of slavery

Erin Fine, news staff February 23, 2024

Research teams from Northeastern University and Tufts University attended a Boston Task Force on Reparations meeting Feb. 6 to announce their research partnership examining Boston’s history and legacy of slavery.  Boston Mayor Michelle Wu first announced the research teams...

What happened on Boston’s snowless snow day?

What happened on Boston’s snowless snow day?

Jethro R. Lee, data editor February 22, 2024

It seemed everyone got it wrong Feb. 12.  Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a snow emergency in light of predicted severe weather, causing public schools to shut down and city buildings to close. Residents were encouraged to remain indoors and limit time spent on the road.  For...

A couple sifts through Legos looking for blue pieces. They were committed to making a monochrome project to present at the Big Build.

Couples build upon their relationships at LEGO’s Valentine’s Day Adult Night

Tanisha Gaikwad, photo staff February 20, 2024

Boston’s LEGO Discovery Center hosted hundreds of couples Wednesday for Valentine’s Day as they celebrated love through games, food, drinks and, of course, Legos. The 18-and-over event opened its doors at 7 p.m. sharp, with many attendees immediately lining up to ride...

"Getting Around Town" encapsulates the deep history of Boston's public transit systems. The exhibit was based on Steven Beaucher's book "Boston in Transit."

‘Getting Around Town’ exhibit shows deep history of Boston transit system

Katarina Schmeiszer, news correspondent February 15, 2024

“Getting Around Town: Four Centuries of Mapping Boston in Transit,” located in the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center in the Boston Public Library, is the first transit map exhibit at the center and displays more than 400 years of the Boston’s transit system’s...

The entrance to Impassioned Destruction at the Old State House. The exhibit commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

‘Impassioned Destruction’: Exploring vandalism and property destruction as means of protest

Annie Cayer, news correspondent February 15, 2024

Impassioned Destruction, an exhibit at the Old State House, utilizes unconventional art styles and vibrant colors typically not associated with the 18th century to perpetuate the subject of property destruction. “Impassioned Destruction: Politics, Vandalism and the Boston Tea...

A bright orange orchid glows against the black backdrop of the building’s walls. The blossoms were spread throughout the Tropical Forest zone, which features a variety of environments built for the different species of animals.

Springtime sentiments bloom at Franklin Park Zoo with orchid exhibit

Quillan Anderson, photo staff February 15, 2024

The Orchid Adventure at Franklin Park Zoo opened Feb. 2, boasting hundreds of flowers spotted around the zoo’s Tropical Forest zone. The lively mix of flora and fauna brightened the overcast winter day and intrigued the families wandering the exhibit. Exotic birds flitted...

Milo, a 12-week-old puppy, poses on top of a coffee squeaky toy. Milo served as one of the co-captains of Everett Wag Time.

Park-9 Puppy Bowl brings football fans, puppies together for good cause

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 12, 2024

While every Saturday at Park-9 Dog Bar sees hundreds of four-legged visitors, there were some special guests Feb. 3. In anticipation for the Super Bowl, numerous puppies took part in the bar’s fur-st annual Puppy Bowl. The game, organized in collaboration with Sweet Paws...

Massachusetts minimum wage remains stagnant in 2024, officials and coalition advocate for the future

Massachusetts minimum wage remains stagnant in 2024, officials and coalition advocate for the future

Marta Hill, editor-at-large January 29, 2024

For the first time in five years, Massachusetts’ minimum wage did not rise at the start of the new year. It stayed constant at $15 an hour.  This year marks the end of the gradual increase signed into law in 2018 by then-Gov. Charlie Baker. The next push for advocates is...

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. After 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles, Belichick stepped down as head coach earlier this year. Photo courtesy Alexander Jonesi, flickr.

‘All good things have to come to an end’: Bill Belichick’s departure as Patriots’ head coach sparks mixed emotions among Bostonians

Juliette Piovoso, news staff January 23, 2024

Following a remarkable tenure spanning 24 seasons as the head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick announced Jan. 11 that he will no longer be serving as coach. Belichick’s mark on the Patriots franchise proved indelible as he triumphantly captured six Super...

Liv Duckworth, dressed as a siren, skates to “MILK OF THE SIREN” by Melanie Martinez, creating a haunting and mysterious character performance. Each participating skater had the creative freedom to choreograph and pick their own characters and songs.

Ice skating pirates enthrall audience at 401 Park ice rink

Margot Murphy, photo staff January 22, 2024

Swashbuckling pirates, enchanting mermaids and adventurous ice skating routines —  featuring famed Olympics silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan —  entertained Bostononians Jan. 14 during the Pirates of the Fenway Skating Show. Visitors enjoyed the free show at The Rink at 401...

Massachusetts jury duty leaves students choosing between civil service and their education

Massachusetts jury duty leaves students choosing between civil service and their education

Gitana Savage, news staff January 17, 2024

In Massachusetts, there are only four requirements for a person to be eligible for jury duty: They must be a United States citizen, legal adult, “resident of or live in Massachusetts for more than 50% of the year” and be able to “speak and understand English well enough...

A box containing two doses of Narcan. While a prescription is no longer required for someone to obtain Narcan, there is still a need for increased accessibility to the medicine.

Naloxone is over-the-counter, but its effects are yet to be felt

Annika Geiben Lynn, news correspondent January 2, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, authorized a 4-milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter sales, or OTC, in March. This was in an effort to reduce overdose deaths primarily caused by illicit drugs. However, as of December, those in the medical...