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The Huntington News

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The exterior of Boston City Hall. The building was constructed in 1968 and designated a historical landmark Jan. 24.

Boston City Hall earns landmark status, but not everyone is a fan

Isabella Bregante Kennedy and Jacob Williams February 12, 2025

Boston City Hall was designated as a historical landmark by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Jan. 24, ensuring the iconic and infamous building’s preservation. The Boston Landmarks Commission voted on the building’s architectural, cultural and civic significance in early December...

A child sleds down the Boston Common hill face first. He used his hands to push himself forward for more momentum.

Snowstorm brings childlike joy, wonder to Boston

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 11, 2025

Boston residents and visitors alike came out Feb. 9 to enjoy more than four inches of snow from an overnight storm. Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens congregated in Boston Common, bundled up in coats, scarves, hats and gloves. While some admired the pristine scenery...

Harvard Conservative and Republican Student Conference attendees sit and listen to Steve Bannon. The conference included several keynote speakers and panels.

Dozens convene for conservative student convention, Steve Bannon speech

Emily Spatz, news staff February 10, 2025

Dozens of students from multiple universities in the area convened at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge Feb. 8 for the Harvard Conservative and Republican Student Conference featuring keynote speaker Steve Bannon.  Students said the event, which several conservative Harvard...

A class attendee glides across the ice on one skate. Some attendees were on one skate, some were on two and others used support seals or other accommodations.

Bostonians glide into mindful mornings at IceFlow Yoga on Ice

Chloe Craft, photo staff February 8, 2025

Early in the morning Jan. 26, skaters braved the winter cold to start their day with IceFlow, a yoga-inspired ice skating class at the Boston Common Frog Pond led by accomplished ice skater Elin Schran. Though IceFlow is for adults only, the class was open to all skill levels...

Protesters rally in front of the Massachusetts State House. They brought a variety of pride flags and handwritten signs.

Boston residents advocate for trans unity at Massachusetts State House

Yashavi Upasani, news staff February 1, 2025

Boston residents and transgender rights activists rallied in front of Massachusetts State House Jan. 30 to call for unity in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the transgender community. The rally was organized by the Transgender Unity Coalition,...

Maccon Bonner poses for a headshot. Bonner began his role as the Mission Hill liaison last April. Photo courtesy Maccon Bonner.

‘Getting the big things done by doing the small things right’: Q&A with neighborhood liaison Maccon Bonner

Chloe Craft, news staff January 29, 2025

Mission Hill liaison Maccon Bonner, who also serves the neighborhoods of Fenway-Kenmore, Mission Hill, Beacon Hill and Back Bay, spoke with The Huntington News in a virtual meeting Jan. 23 to discuss his experiences in the role and his goals to impress positive change in the...

Photos courtesy Tia Dufour, Trump White House Archived.

Bostonians concerned one week into Trump administration

Alexis Algazy and Devyn Rudnick January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump was sworn in Jan. 20 for his second term in the White House. His administration wasted no time signing a plethora of executive orders on day one. Massachusetts voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris with an overwhelming majority of 61.2% in November...

How Northeastern students are redefining real estate with purpose and perspective

How Northeastern students are redefining real estate with purpose and perspective

Maeve Brackett, news correspondent January 21, 2025

For many Boston students, the off-campus housing search can be ruthless. With rent prices skyrocketing in recent years and available housing dwindling, the process becomes increasingly stressful according to both students and seasoned real estate agents. Students say they feel...

A portion of the Arborway near the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The DCR held a virtual meeting Jan. 14 to discuss plans to reconstruct the Arborway.

Department of Conservation and Recreation’s arborway improvements project design faces mixed reception from Jamaica Plain community

Laila Guzman Griffin, news correspondent January 21, 2025

When Vickie Henry — a resident of Jamaica Plain — bought her home, the quiet, tree-lined residential road of May Street seemed like the optimal spot. May Street, with its Victorian and Colonial revival-style houses and lush lawns, is relatively close to the Arborway, a major...

Demonstrators wear Palestinian keffiyehs and raise flags and signs in support of Palestine. Even as the night grew dark and temperatures dropped, rally attendees remained enthusiastic and lively as they chanted and cheered together.

Boston activists rally for Palestine’s liberation following Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Chloe Craft, news staff January 20, 2025

Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered at the steps of the Boston Public Library, or BPL, at Copley Square Jan. 16 to celebrate the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and bring attention to their ongoing push to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine...

Protesters march with signs and smiles through Boston Common. People from all over the country and of all ages walked to advocate for gender equality and freedoms.

‘We only lose if we stop fighting’: Rally for women’s rights in Boston continues ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Devyn Rudnick and Janira Skrbkova January 19, 2025

Over 1,000 protesters gathered in Boston Common for Women's March: People's March Boston 2025 Jan. 18 with a collective mood that most wouldn't anticipate in the wake of Trump's reelection. It was hope — not hidden behind a veneer of anger or defeat, but out in the open...

Ukrainian activists and Boston residents join together and rally for the end of Russia's Ukraine invasion. Together they chanted and encouraged passersby to join their protest.

Supporters of Ukraine call for support, awareness at ‘Fair Peace for Ukraine’ rally

Chloe Craft, news staff January 14, 2025

Ukrainian activists and Boston residents gathered for a rally in Boston Common Jan. 12 to spread awareness about and advocate for an end to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine as it enters its third year. The rally was part of a series organized by the New York-based...