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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.
Boston rallies for trans civil rights

Boston rallies for trans civil rights

November 10, 2016
About 50 members of the Boston transgender community gathered to protest a recent initiative aiming to repeal a trans-friendly public accommodations bill.
Massachusetts votes blue in statewide races

Massachusetts votes blue in statewide races

Paxtyn Merten and Julia Preszler November 10, 2016
On Election Day, as Republicans won the presidency and took majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Massachusetts voted blue for every office on the ballot.
Man killed by Orange Line train at Ruggles Station

Man killed by Orange Line train at Ruggles Station

November 7, 2016
A man was struck and killed by a train at Ruggles Station Monday afternoon, according to a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Transit Police official.
Bostonians to vote on Community Preservation Act

Bostonians to vote on Community Preservation Act

Julia Preszler November 3, 2016
Boston voters will vote on whether to accept the Community Preservation Act (CPA), which would create taxes to fund affordable housing, historic preservation and construction of parks and open spaces.
South End holds vigil for man fatally shot by police

South End holds vigil for man fatally shot by police

November 3, 2016
A vigil and protest march were held Wednesday in honor of Terrence Coleman, a South End resident who was fatally shot by Boston Police Department (BPD) officers Sunday.
Marijuana ballot won't apply to NU

Marijuana ballot won’t apply to NU

November 3, 2016
The Massachusetts marijuana legalization initiative may be passed on Nov. 8, but college campuses that receive federal funding would not be affected.
City moves forward with cultural district proposal

City moves forward with cultural district proposal

November 3, 2016
Roxbury residents made one of the final steps in the creation of a state cultural district by holding a hearing and community discussion on the topic.
Education panel deliberates charter school ballot initiative

Education panel deliberates charter school ballot initiative

October 27, 2016
A Town Hall discussion provided information on Massachusetts ballot Question 2 which, if approved, would let state education officials approve up to 12 new charter schools per year indefinitely. Specifically, the Oct. 20 forum discussed the impact Question 2 would have on issues such as public school funding, special education and the achievement gap for students of color.