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BPD is solving more homicides, according to Northeastern and BPD study

BPD is solving more homicides, according to Northeastern and BPD study

January 11, 2017
After ramping up its homicide detective units, the Boston Police Department (BPD) has increased its homicide solution rate by 10 percent.
Boston runners “Race the T” to fight homelessness

Boston runners “Race the T” to fight homelessness

January 11, 2017
On Saturday morning, Boston-area runners will race the Green Line's B-branch to benefit Back on My Feet
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Police pursue suspect, search for weapon on Northeastern’s campus

January 10, 2017
Boston Police Department officers were able to arrest the suspect and no weapons were found at the scene, according to NUPD.
Boston Day and Night Academy student Luis Navarro leads the crowd in a chant while awaiting the return of the delegation sent into the State House.

Boston students walk out, protest Trump

Paxtyn Merten December 8, 2016
Hundreds of Boston high school and university students walked out of classes Monday as part of a nationwide student movement against President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Boston workers push for $15 wages

Boston workers push for $15 wages

December 1, 2016
Hundreds of workers, including some that are part of 32BJ SEIU — the union that represents numerous Northeastern service employees — called on elected officials to raise the statewide minimum wage to $15 an hour and give workers union rights at a rally Tuesday inside the Massachusetts State House.
City showcases vendors, winter attractions

City showcases vendors, winter attractions

December 1, 2016
Boston Winter at City Hall Plaza, a month-long festival opening Friday, features a holiday shopping market hosting many local businesses. Among these is American Bead Collection, a jewelry company featuring specialized granite pieces.
Panel discusses hip-hop cultural appropriation

Panel discusses hip-hop cultural appropriation

December 1, 2016
The Boston Public Library (BPL) released a treasure trove of cultural history to the public on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the unveiling of late DJ Magnus Johnstone’s meticulously preserved record collection, which featured music recorded by hip-hop artists in the 1980s.
Italian food marketplace to open at Prudential Center

Italian food marketplace to open at Prudential Center

Paxtyn Merten November 20, 2016

Eataly Boston, an experiential shopping marketplace featuring Italian foods and products, will open in the Boylston Arcade of the Prudential Center at 4 p.m. Nov. 29. Eataly’s self-described style is “informal but assertive; modest but proud; honest but clever,” as...

Report ranks Boston fifth worst US city for veterans

Report ranks Boston fifth worst US city for veterans

November 16, 2016
Boston is the fifth worst city in the U.S. for veterans, according to a recent study—but not everyone agrees.
Thousands rally on Boston Common, protest Trump's election

Thousands rally on Boston Common, protest Trump’s election

November 10, 2016
“Not my President” shouted thousands of protesters throughout downtown Boston Wednesday night at a demonstration opposing the presidential election of Republican Donald J. Trump.
Voters reject charters, legalize marijuana

Voters reject charters, legalize marijuana

Hannah Bernstein November 10, 2016
Massachusetts residents voted Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, not expand charter schools and open up funds for affordable housing projects.
MFA offers new nightlife

MFA offers new nightlife

November 10, 2016
Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) held another overnight event as a part of #mfaNOW, a program started this fall aimed at attracting younger audiences and featuring events celebrating contemporary art and artists.