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One of Sharryn Ross’ photo submissions for this season’s first Pics in the Parks prompt, which asked participants to focus on one color. The photos were taken at the Arnold Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Sharryn Ross.

Pics in the Parks relaunch inspires residents to explore Boston’s parks through photography

Jessica Xing, news staff October 24, 2022

As the leaves start to change colors and cover the city in warm shades of red, orange and yellow, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has relaunched its Pics in the Parks program to encourage residents to get outside and explore Boston’s parks by taking photos. Originally,...

Healey, Diehl discuss affordability, education, abortion in last debate before election

Healey, Diehl discuss affordability, education, abortion in last debate before election

Eli Curwin, news staff October 24, 2022

The two candidates vying for Massachusetts governor, Democratic candidate Maura Healey and Republican candidate Geoff Diehl, went head-to-head Thursday night for the final time before the Nov. 8 election. In a debate that largely mirrored the first, both candidates made their...

A group of women sort canned food for Rose's Bounty food pantry. The organization provides for thousands of Boston residents every month.

West Roxbury food pantry lessens food insecurity for over 2,000 Bostonians each month

Maisie Saganic, news correspondent October 21, 2022

Darra Slagle stacked towers of cardboard boxes in the basement of Stratford Street United Church in West Roxbury on Oct. 7. Outside, it was a quiet Friday morning — but Slagle, executive director of Rose’s Bounty food pantry, and her team of volunteers worked tirelessly packing...

A crowd gathers with signs at the Harvard Bridge Oct. 8, protesting the death of Mahsa Amini. The 22-year-old died in custody of the Iranian morality police Sept. 16.

Boston protesters take to Harvard Bridge over death of Mahsa Amini

Lauren Williams, news correspondent October 21, 2022

“From Boston to Tehran, end the regime in Iran!”  This was just one of the many chants called out at Harvard Bridge Oct. 8 on the Global Day of Action for Iran. Protesters stretched across the bridge, forming a human chain.  Protests spread from Iran to countries...

Boston City Council President, Ed Flynn, Connecticut attorney general, William Tong and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stand with Healey as she speaks to a crowd. Healey visited Chinatown Oct. 15 to canvass for her campaign.

‘But Maura, she’s different. She understands’: Healey garners support in Chinatown

Eli Curwin, news staff October 21, 2022

This past Saturday was Emily Li-Nagy’s third birthday. While most toddlers enter their terrific threes blowing bubbles or finger painting, Emily spent her birthday walking around Chinatown with the Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts, Maura Healey. Healey...

Massachusetts Gubernatorial Debate pits two conflicting ideologies against each other

Massachusetts Gubernatorial Debate pits two conflicting ideologies against each other

Eli Curwin, news staff October 14, 2022

On Wednesday, the two candidates for the Massachusetts Governor’s race, Maura Healey and Geoff Diehl, faced off in the first of two debates. Healey and Diehl spent the fast-paced debate answering questions on topics ranging from transportation to abortion, and laying out their...

This illustration is a derivative of "Massachusetts_State_Rep._Geoff_Diehl.jpg" by Geoffrey Diehl, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. This illustration is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

What to know about the Massachusetts gubernatorial race

Eli Curwin, news staff October 13, 2022

With the Massachusetts gubernatorial election in a little under a month, here is a rundown about when to vote, where to vote and who is running. How and when to vote In Massachusetts, the deadline to register to vote is Oct. 29. Registration can be completed in person,...

The League of Women for
Community Service headquarters
located at 558 Massachusetts
Ave. The building is currently
undergoing restoration.

Roxbury-based organization shines light on Boston’s Black female history

Isabella Ratto, news correspondent October 13, 2022

At 558 Massachusetts Ave. sits a building holding value for Boston’s Black, female population — it’s the headquarters for the League of Women for Community Service, or LWCS — which has been owned by the organization since 1920.  The building was initially purchased...

Two men play chess outside of J.P. Licks on Centre Street. Every week on Thursday nights, the JP Chess Club draws dozens of Boston residents to the ice cream shop.

JP Chess club provides community in J.P. Licks

Sanjana Sanghani, news staff October 13, 2022

With a smile on his face, Jamie Williams welcomed members of Jamaica Plain Chess Club into the J.P. Licks on Centre Street — encapsulating the intimate and casual environment Williams said he hopes to capture at every meeting. Each week, dozens of chess players crowd the ice...

Parkgoers gather at the Pollinator Garden Saturday, Sept. 24, for its grand opening during the Emerald Necklace Parkfest. They learned information on bees, composting and gardening.

New garden opens at Emerald Necklace Parkfest

Erin Fine, news staff October 2, 2022

Last Saturday, the first-ever Emerald Necklace Parkfest spanned seven parks across Boston with free games, performances and more. The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, a nonprofit stewardship organization that maintains the parks, hosted the event in celebration of Frederick Law...

The Mass Ave Coalition welcomes residents to Chester Square Park for
the Fall Festival. Events at the festival included games and jazz music. Photo courtesy of Moli Luo.

Mass Ave Coalition festival builds community

Salma Alawi, news correspondent October 2, 2022

Divided by Massachusetts Avenue, Chester Square Park consists of two halves of shaded green space, complete with fountains and benches. The park was the site of the Mass Ave Coalition’s Fall Festival on Sept. 18, described by organizer Carol Blair as “a festival like no other.”  The...

Businesses and retailers were able to set up street level accommodations, from promotion tables to merchandise tents, providing customers with a more personal shopping experience.

Open Newbury prompts mixed reactions from local business owners

Sophia Schultz, news correspondent October 2, 2022

For the past six Sundays, Boston’s iconic location for shopping, dining and everything in between has been car-free with the city’s sixth annual Open Newbury Street. Newbury Street is located in Back Bay, and the event’s perimeters span from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts...