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Museum of Science free college night

Museum of Science opens for College Night

September 25, 2017
Thousands of college students gathered at the Museum of Science Sep. 22 for its annual College Night, a public event where students are invited to explore and engage with exhibitions, programs and presentations related to science, technology, engineering and math.

Walsh, Jackson lead mayoral race prior to preliminary election

Katie McCreedy and Justin Crowe September 25, 2017
Boston’s 49th mayoral race will tighten this week as voters narrow the field to two candidates in the preliminary elections Tuesday.
practice peace of mind

Children’s Services of Roxbury to attempt world record

September 22, 2017
Thousands of people from across Massachusetts will head to Boston Common Sept. 23 as the Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human peace sign ever.
Massachusetts state house stock photo

Drug dealers may face manslaughter charge

September 21, 2017
Aiming to address Massachusetts’ ongoing opioid crisis, Gov. Charlie Baker proposed a legislative package Aug. 30 that includes manslaughter charges for drug dealers whose clients overdose.
Boston Freedom Rally

Freedom Rally goers celebrate marijuana

September 21, 2017
This year marks the first Boston Freedom Rally since Massachusetts voters chose to legalize marijuana in 2016 , and it continued to be the largest gathering of pro-marijuana supporters on the East Coast and second largest in the world.
aquarium talk

UMass professor lectures on climate change

September 21, 2017
Ellen Marie Douglas, a hydrology professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, gave a lecture Sept. 14 at the New England Aquarium to discuss observations of climate change and how communities should be adapting to these changes.
Curley House Mansion

Curley House finally to open to the public

September 21, 2017
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, which is responsible for maintaining the Emerald Necklace, has plans to open new offices on the second floor, which will also be used for conservancy programming.
Ayanna Pressley gives the Jump into Peace Spirit Awards to Cathedral High School's girls' basketball team, the Boston Slammers baseball team, Rope Burners double Dutch team and 4Star Dance Studio. / Photo by Maggie Dolan

Community jumps into peace in Roxbury

September 13, 2017
Ayanna Pressley, councilor at-large, hosted the 4th Annual Jump Into Peace Double Dutch Community Celebration at Malcolm X Park to remember community members lost to violence and to encourage peace in the neighborhood.
Protestors demand President Donald J. Trump to release his tax returns. / Photo by Ryan Grewal

Tax Day protesters in Cambridge call on Trump to release tax returns

April 19, 2017
The rally was part of the national Tax March, which included 200 protests across the country.

City Council debates proposal for free public petitions

April 19, 2017
Boston city councilors proposed a non-discriminatory ordinance that would encourage people of all ages, voter abilities and citizenship statuses to bring petitions to the City Council.

Northeastern students will join BARCC walk for sexual violence awareness

April 19, 2017
Students from Northeastern's Chi Omega, Beta Theta Pi and Strong Women Strong Girls chapters will walk Sunday in support of sexual violence survivors.
Participants of the transitional housing programs at Southampton Street Shelter testify before City Council. / Photo by Alex Eng

Public criticizes closing of homeless programs at City Council hearing

April 13, 2017
The closing of Project SOAR and Safe Harbor could be dangerous for homeless people recovering from addiction or living with HIV, participants testified.