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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...

Wu's placard sits facing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The mayor faced questions about Boston's law enforcement policies and immigrant population.

Mayor Michelle Wu defends city’s immigration policies at sanctuary city congressional hearing

Sonel Cutler, editor-in-chief March 8, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu firmly defended the city’s immigration and law enforcement policies at a six-hour-long congressional hearing in Washington March 5, where she faced questions from Republican lawmakers on Boston’s immigrant population and cooperation with federal immigration...

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....

Attendees wait in line for free coffee from Coffee Trike. The event was a welcome midday break for employees in nearby hospitals.

Winter Wednesday brews warmth, community in Longwood

Leona Gagalac, news correspondent February 28, 2025

Despite February’s signature high-speed winds and snow, the Longwood Collective’s seasonal Winter Wednesdays offered a preview of spring. The fourth and final installment of Winter Wednesdays took place Feb. 26 at Shapiro Plaza, featuring free coffee, live music and ice sculpting...

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...

Josh Kraft poses for a photo at a Massachusetts STEM Week event Oct. 20, 2021. He recently announced his mayoral campaign and is expected to run against Mayor Michelle Wu. Photo courtesy Joshua Qualls, Wikimedia Commons

Boston residents respond to Josh Kraft’s mayoral campaign announcement

Kayla Goldman and Paloma Welch February 26, 2025

Philanthropist Josh Kraft formally began his campaign for Boston’s 2025 mayoral election Feb. 4, challenging current Mayor Michelle Wu, who is expected to run for reelection. Wu is well regarded by citizens and has the advantage as incumbent mayor, making the road to victory...

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...

Out-of-town visitors receive Valentine’s Day cards in downtown Boston. The group exchanged smiles and cheerful remarks, feeling Bostonian’s efforts to spread positivity.

Valentines for strangers: How Everyday Boston is connecting the city through small acts of kindness

Riley Rampy and John Nguyen February 19, 2025

The Boston community is hungry for connection — a need the nonprofit Everyday Boston hopes to satiate with a simple gesture: a Valentine’s Day card.  The seventh annual “Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” Valentine’s Day challenge invited Bostonians of all ages...

A crowd gathers around a speaker and carries signage. The sign translated to "The people will defeat the agenda, Trump's far right."

Activists call for sanctuary state status in Massachusetts

Chloe Craft, news staff February 19, 2025

A few dozen demonstrators endured sleet and rain at Central Square Park in East Boston Feb. 16 for a rally advocating the rights and protections of immigrants. The rally was organized primarily by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, or PSL, as part of its ongoing campaign...