Boston Mayor Michelle Wu firmly defended the city’s immigration and law enforcement policies at a six-hour-long congressional hearing in Washington March 5, where she faced questions from Republican lawmakers on Boston’s immigrant population and cooperation with federal immigration...

Established in 1896 and just a 40-minute Blue Line ride outside of Boston, Revere Beach owns the title of the very first public beach in the United States. But despite its historical stature, something new is developing in that same area: a Winter Wonderland celebration.  For...

More than 100 healthcare workers, labor union members, advocates and patients and their families gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts State House Feb. 25 to demand that facilities stay open and layoffs in mental health services be prevented. The rally occurred amid Gov....

Despite February’s signature high-speed winds and snow, the Longwood Collective’s seasonal Winter Wednesdays offered a preview of spring. The fourth and final installment of Winter Wednesdays took place Feb. 26 at Shapiro Plaza, featuring free coffee, live music and ice sculpting...

Over 1,000 protesters amassed at Boston Common Feb. 17, enduring high winds and freezing temperatures to voice their dismay with President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and recent federal policy changes. After around 30 minutes of chants and speeches in front of...

Philanthropist Josh Kraft formally began his campaign for Boston’s 2025 mayoral election Feb. 4, challenging current Mayor Michelle Wu, who is expected to run for reelection. Wu is well regarded by citizens and has the advantage as incumbent mayor, making the road to victory...

Boston’s youth took center stage at the Mayor’s Youth Summit Feb. 22 to celebrate art, activism and community outreach. Hosted by the city’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement, or OYEA, with nearly 500 guests gathered at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, the event...

The Boston community is hungry for connection — a need the nonprofit Everyday Boston hopes to satiate with a simple gesture: a Valentine’s Day card.  The seventh annual “Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” Valentine’s Day challenge invited Bostonians of all ages...

A few dozen demonstrators endured sleet and rain at Central Square Park in East Boston Feb. 16 for a rally advocating the rights and protections of immigrants. The rally was organized primarily by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, or PSL, as part of its ongoing campaign...

Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chicken & Rice Guys are parked at 2 Blackfan Circle for the Longwood Medical Area’s winter food truck series. On Jan. 14 and Jan. 29, there were two new additions to the annual series — Lordya Gourmet on Tuesdays and Tandoor...

Thousands of people gathered in Boston Common for the ninth annual Winter Walk Feb. 9. The walk, organized by the nonprofit organization Winter Walk, aims to end homelessness nationally. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Greater Boston rose by 67% from 2023 to...

More than a thousand protesters convened in Boston Common Feb. 14 for the “Stop the Coup: Our Love is Resistance” rally to oppose President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The event was co-sponsored and attended by 100 different organizations which advocate...