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A mannequin inspired by India is draped in a red, orange and pink flower design. Each mannequin was decorated with a floral display inspired by the culture and heritage of each famous destination.

Fleurs de Villes’ “VOYAGE” blossoms in Prudential Center

Kathryn Manning, city editor November 11, 2023

Stepping out of the November gloom and into the warm atrium of the Prudential Center, visitors were greeted by 16 life-size mannequins crafted entirely out of fresh flowers. From Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, Bostonians admired Fleurs de Villes’ “VOYAGE,” an exhibit highlighting cultural...

Boston City Council gains new members in municipal elections

Boston City Council gains new members in municipal elections

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor November 8, 2023

New progressive faces along with several incumbents will take their seats on the Boston City Council following the Nov. 7 municipal elections.  Three incumbent at-large city councilors, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin J. Murphy and Julia Mejia, return for another term. Henry Santana,...

A family and its corgi run down Summer Street in “Harry Potter” costumes. Many families wore matching costumes with their dogs.

Boston dogs gather in Downtown Crossing for annual Howl-o-ween costume paw-rade

Jessica Xing, photo editor November 7, 2023

Furry four-legged friends and their owners strutted down Summer Street in their best costumes Oct. 28 for the ninth annual Doggone Halloween Pet Parade. Presented by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, the event was a hit for humans and canines alike. A reserved...

Meet the Boston City Council district candidates

Meet the Boston City Council district candidates

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor November 4, 2023

The municipal elections for the nine Boston City Council districts and four at-large positions  will take place Nov. 7. After redistricting passed a contentious city council vote in 2022, the newly mapped districts will be in play for the upcoming election. The sitting Boston...

Attendees of the gallery talk walk amongst the "Objects of Addiction" exhibit Oct. 18. The exhibition was created to explore the "entwined histories of the opium trade and the Chinese art market in the late 18th and early 20th century."

Curator Sarah Laursen hosts gallery talk on ‘Objects of Addiction’ exhibit

Catherine Harries, news correspondent November 2, 2023

A small group of art lovers, history buffs, former academics and habitual “if-it-interests-me” museumgoers gathered on the third floor of the Harvard Arts Museum Oct. 18. Attendees joined curator Sarah Laursen as she hosted an intimate gallery talk on her fall exhibit, titled...

A sculpture stands in front of framed paintings and a bookshelf. The Boston Athenaeum was established over 200 years ago in 1807.

Boston Athenaeum decorates its shelves with city’s rich history

Rachel Mahoney, news correspondent October 31, 2023

With notable guests like John Adams and artifacts such as a skin-bound book from the 19th century, the Boston Athenaeum has served as a cultural and literary establishment spanning more than two centuries and several locations. Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum has a rich...

Protestors hold up signs with slogans in English and Arabic. Several chants throughout the day were conducted in both languages, and some speakers made parts of their remarks in Arabic as well.

Pro-Palestinian activists march from Copley Square to Israeli Consulate amidst violence in Gaza

Yaakov Aldrich, photo staff October 31, 2023

Activists from Palestinian solidarity organizations across Boston marched from Copley Square to the Israeli Consulate Oct. 22 to condemn Israel’s blockade and bombardment of Gaza. A crowd of over a thousand people spilled into the streets around Copley Square, pushing up against...

A light within the crypt’s open tomb illuminates the historic coffins found inside, with a coffin most likely for a child propped up against an assumed adult coffin in the bottom left corner. The open tomb was available for pictures and viewing.

Beneath the steeple: A glimpse into the crypt of Boston’s oldest standing church

Sofia Sawchuk, photo staff October 31, 2023

Underneath the historic Old North Church in the North End lies a crypt home to an estimated 1,100 individuals laid to rest. When the crypt opened in 1732, it acted as an active burial location for Old North’s congregants, as the church did not have a graveyard. Officials once...

Supporters of Henry Santana, Ruthzee Louijeune and Ben Weber pose for a photo. Santana, Louijeune and Weber gathered in Jamaica Plain Saturday to speak with their supporters and show support for each other's campaigns.

Henry Santana campaigns with youth representation in mind

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor October 31, 2023

Boston City Council’s Nov. 7 elections are just around the corner, and former director for Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of Civic Organizing, Henry Santana, is a contender for one of the four city councilor at-large positions.  Incumbent councilors often win reelection,...

Tour guide Scarlet Gray tells the haunted story of the deceased under the tombstone. The tour offered participants the opportunity to walk through Boston’s 17th century graveyards.

Exploring Boston’s Haunted Past: The ‘Ghosts and Gravestones’ Tour

Emma Vernick, news correspondent October 31, 2023

Boston, a city rooted in history, offers more than just tales of the American Revolution and colonial heritage. Beneath its charming cobblestone streets and historic landmarks lies a world of eerie stories and restless spirits.  The “Ghosts and Gravestones” tours of Boston...

Tourists walk along the Salem streets. The influx of tourists in October has disrupted many locals' lives.

Salem’s ‘Haunted Happenings’ brings hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city and disruption to locals’ lives

Gitana Savage, news correspondent October 27, 2023

Attracting nearly one million visitors every Halloween season, Salem, Massachusetts is notorious for its Halloween-themed offerings and witchy history. During October, Salem’s streets are flooded with tourists from all over the country hoping to relish in the “spooky” spirit...

James Roumeliotis smiles at the camera while pogo stick jumping to raise money for charity Sept. 9. Roumeliotis completed 115,170 jumps, reclaiming his title for most consecutive jumps on a pogo stick. Photo courtesy James Roumeliotis.

World record holder James Roumeliotis bounces back from chronic pain

Cathy Ching, news staff October 23, 2023

Almost anybody can break a world record jumping on a pogo stick, James Roumeliotis said. He knows because he’s done it five times, even in chronic pain. On Sept. 9, the 37-year old senior engineering manager at AcuityMD reclaimed his title for the most consecutive jumps...