Under the glow of bright fluorescent lights, clusters of college students with chalk-covered hands gathered around a single colorful rock wall. Conversation echoed across the gym, whether it was tips on how to approach a problem, compliments for completing a hard move or a debrief...

Maria Vasco knew Boston was missing something.  Vasco, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston who majored in environmental studies and sustainability, opened Uvida, Boston’s first zero-waste store, in 2020 after noticing a gap in the market. Vasco, 27, wanted...

The mother of two Sheffield, Mass. brothers who were detained by Israel while part of an aid flotilla sailing to Gaza is urging their safe return.  Adnaan and Torleif Stumo, 32 and 26 years old, respectively, were taken into custody Oct. 1 when Israel intercepted  the Global...

Located on the corner of Dorchester Avenue is not just any ordinary bookstore. JustBook-ish is a literary gathering space owned by Words as Worlds, a non-profit organization which brings together authors, artists and community members for artistic and educational events.  The...

Nearly 450 participants headed to Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Sept. 27 for the 20th annual Mission Hill Road Race, a 5K walk and run. As the sun shone on Mission Hill, the neighborhood buzzed with excitement from residents dressed in athleisure and ready to kick off the race. The...

The Boston Local Food Festival took over the Rose Kennedy Greenway Sept. 14 with a vibrant mix of flavors, cultures and community spirit. Described by attendees as “delicious,” “heartwarming” and “culturally diverse,” the festival brought together local vendors, passionate...

As Northeastern students stroll through Ruggles Station this fall, they might see some new faces from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, carefully monitoring for any instances of fare evasion. Beginning Sept. 8, the MBTA is deploying Fare Engagement Representatives...

On Sept. 9, Bostonians gathered at polling sites across the city to cast their vote in the Boston preliminary municipal election. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voters picked their top choice for the positions of mayor, city councilor at-large and several district city councilors. The...

After a late night out, there tends to be one place on students’ minds for a quick but satisfactory bite: Crispy Dough. Well-known by students from universities all across the city, the iconic Crispy Dough Pizzeria located on Tremont Street in the heart of Mission Hill has...

It’s "the summer I turned sweaty." Over the past few months, Boston has faced record-high temperatures — with Aug. 11 to Aug. 13 marking the city’s third heat emergency just this year.  Boston isn’t alone. Cities across the country are experiencing a pattern of hotter...

After only a year and a half in business, the Boston Figure Art Center, or BFAC, in Somerville is teetering on the edge of closure — but many community members are hoping to keep it alive.  In December 2023, Damon Lehrer, founder of the BFAC, invested all his financial...

Lady Gaga blasted from speakers while protesters waved “No Kings But Yas Queen” signs from a packed Copley Square. Vibrant rainbow colors from flags, parkas, feather boas and umbrellas shone through the drab, rainy weather as people gathered to both protest President Donald...