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College students from the greater Boston area swarmed the exhibits during College Night Friday, September 21 at the Museum of Science. / Photo by Riley Robinson

College students enjoy free night at Museum of Science

September 29, 2018
College Night grants students free admission to all permanent and temporary exhibits which normally cost $28 dollars per person.
Changes to the MBTA's fare collection system will allow riders to board the green line at all doors. / Photo by Catherine Argyrople

MBTA changes will allow riders to board at every door

Avery Bleichfeld September 26, 2018
In an effort to increase accessibility for riders, the new fare collection system will accept payment by smartphones, contactless credit cards.
Courtney Leonard, the CEO and founder of HerVision Media and Consulting and Timanni Walker, a brand strategist at MullenLowe, spoke at the Aspiring and Inspiring Millennial Women of Color event. / Photo by Zach Carmosino

[UPDATED] Women of color discuss their professional experiences

September 26, 2018
Organized by the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, the event was about connecting and empowering young women of color.
Flames Restaurant II on Huntington Avenue displays campaign poster for Suffolk County district attorney candidate Rachael Rollins in its window. / Photo by Brian Bae

Boston businesses endorse candidates — democratically

September 26, 2018
Some local businesses tend to outsource the management of their window space to the community, letting them decide who and what deserves a spot in the window.
Volunteers for Violence in Boston collect donations for residents of the Merrimack Valley affected by unexpected gas explosions. / Photo courtesy Violence in Boston

Boston organizations help Merrimack Valley community

September 26, 2018
Organizations in Boston were met with overwhelming support by locals when they collected money and supplies for Merrimack Valley residents.
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.