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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...

Boston City Hall stands at 1 City Hall Square in Downtown Boston. The City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday condemning Northeastern for anti-union practices.

‘Northeastern, get it together’: Boston City Council condemns Northeastern anti-union tactics

Eli Curwin, editor-in-chief May 14, 2023

Days after Northeastern graduate students filed federal charges alleging Northeastern intimidated union organizers, Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution last Wednesday condemning the university’s alleged anti-union practices. The resolution admonishes Northeastern...

City of Boston launches postpartum support group pilot program

City of Boston launches postpartum support group pilot program

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor May 10, 2023

Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of Women’s Advancement has launched a pilot program to support postpartum women of color in the city of Boston.  The City of Boston hosted a listening session this past fall, and a main piece of feedback was the lack of attention paid towards...

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...

A small gate with two pink posts marks plot three in the Symphony Road Community Garden. GrowBoston has worked with various community groups to create more urban green spaces in Boston neighborhoods.

City of Boston Office of Urban Agriculture amplifies community voices, prioritizes development on urban green space

Isabella Ratto, news correspondent May 2, 2023

On April 30, GrowBoston, the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture, began reviewing proposals regarding the future of a vacant Roxbury lot.  Located on Woodcliff Street and designated as urban green space by the city, the land parcel is now moving towards concrete...