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Citizens from all around the commonwealth gathered at the Massachusetts State House for the 17th annual Massachusetts 9/11 Commemoration. / Photo by Dylan Shen, deputy photo editor

City of Boston pays tribute to victims of 9/11 attacks

Corey Dockser September 20, 2018
For many, the annual commemoration is a bittersweet affair. While connecting with others is generally uplifting, reliving the tragedy that caused so many years of grief is painful.
Three years have passed since the decriminalization of recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts for those 21 and over, and for some, it is still a polarizing issue.

Cannabis connoisseurs celebrate 29th Freedom Rally

Aidan McGovern and Guy Ovadia September 19, 2018
Weed entrepreneurs and recreational pot users assembled at the 29th Boston Freedom Rally this weekend to support nationwide legalization.
Double Up Food Bucks will make produce more affordable for SNAP families. / Photo by Dylan Shen, staff photographer

Boston welcomes nutrition-focused food assistance program

September 19, 2018
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program launched a new incentive, Double Up Food Bucks, making food more affordable, accessible, and culturally-relevant for EBT card users.
Supporters for transgender anti-discrimination bill begin final push before election day

Supporters for transgender anti-discrimination bill begin final push before election day

September 19, 2018
Question 3 on the ballot will ask voters whether they would like to keep a bill passed in 2016 protecting people from discrimination in public places based on their gender identity. Proponents of the bill held a rally in Copley Square Sunday.
2018 March for Science smaller than 2017, localized

2018 March for Science smaller than 2017, localized

Chris Triunfo, city editor April 18, 2018
More than 500 people gathered at Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday for the second annual March for Science.
Rising student population impacts Boston religious centers

Rising student population impacts Boston religious centers

Charlie Wolfson April 18, 2018
Father Philip Dabney moved to Mission Hill well after the tidal wave of college students began sweeping into the neighborhood.
Runners attempt to 'Beat the T' during marathon weekend

Runners attempt to ‘Beat the T’ during marathon weekend

Chris Triunfo, city editor April 17, 2018
More than 50 runners from across Massachusetts gathered at the Prudential Center on Friday for a race.
Rachael Denhollander speaks at Harvard University

Rachael Denhollander speaks at Harvard University

April 9, 2018
Denhollander was the first woman to speak out against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar for sexual abuse.
Roxbury residents speak out on Northeastern gentrifying Boston

Roxbury residents speak out on Northeastern gentrifying Boston

April 4, 2018
Conversations ranged from Northeastern’s role in gentrifying nearby neighborhoods to Boston’s history of housing displacement.
Galvin announces support for automatic voter registration

Galvin announces support for automatic voter registration

April 4, 2018
The bill would switch several voter registration programs from being opt-in to opt-out, resulting in increased registration.
Mass. gun laws criticized following Parkland shooting

Mass. gun laws criticized following Parkland shooting

April 4, 2018
Both federal and state gun control laws are being scrutinized as a result of the Parkland school shooting that left 17 dead Feb. 14.
Q&A with Beca Muñoz, a Boston March for Our Lives speaker

Q&A with Beca Muñoz, a Boston March for Our Lives speaker

Katie McCreedy April 4, 2018
The News spoke with Beca Muñoz about her experience in this significant moment in history and the change she hopes to see.