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A Green Line train approaching Coolidge Corner.
City
Details on the MTBA’s new dashboard
Stay up to speed on the T’s slow zones.
March 24, 2023 01:58 PM
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Jessica Burton
View of the Chinatown arch at night.
Development
Possible park in the sky for Chinatown
Here are the highlights on a new air-rights project in Boston
March 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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City
How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
March 14, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Landscape view of Boston City Hall Plaza and downtown area
Culture
Shop the Boston Artisan Market at City Hall Plaza
The renovated plaza will host local vendors starting Friday, March 17. 🛍️
March 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Zakim bridge in view over the water in Boston
City
6 food justice resources in Boston
Here are a handful of local programs helping Bostonians find fresh, healthy food.
March 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Boston skyline along the Charles River in winter.
City
Boston’s affordable housing investment by the numbers
We’re breaking down Mayor Wu’s plan for 802 units in eight neighborhoods.
February 16, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Icy Charles River and Boston city skyline under a bridge
Culture
Bostonian 101: Our guide to becoming a Boston citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with our guide to all things Boston, MA citizenship.
February 9, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A new electric school bus.
Airports and Transportation
It’s electric: Boston Public Schools adds new electric buses
Learn how these electric buses are being integrated into the fleet.
February 6, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Shot of the Boston Harbor Hotel and buildings around the harbor
City
A recap on the State of Boston
Mayor Wu has had a very busy first year in office and the city is strong.
January 25, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The view of Boston City Hall.
City
Brutalist architecture in Boston
Learn about the design of Boston’s City Hall, which was recently dubbed the fourth ugliest building in the US.
January 23, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Pop up plaza outside Central Library in Boston
Government
Breaking down the Copley Connect findings
Here’s what a recent analysis had to say about the future of Dartmouth Street.
January 20, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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City
What we know about rent control in Boston
We’re breaking down Mayor Wu’s proposal to bring back rent control.
January 19, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The custom house tower at night.
Business
10 jobs open in Boston
If you are #OpenForWork or know someone who is, save this for reference.
January 9, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Highland Park's Fort Hill Tower
City
Boston’s 2022 landmark designations
Here’s a year in review, local landmark style.
December 21, 2022
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Sara Frazier
A team of four rowers going under the Boston University Bridge.
Culture
15 interesting facts about Boston
How well do you know Boston? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
December 16, 2022
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Jessica Burton
Boston City Hall sign
Events
NHL Fan Festival planned for Boston
Grab your Bruins gear for the two-day event at City Hall Plaza. 🏒
December 15, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Tree-lined path at Franklin Park
Government
The future of Franklin Park
Let’s work together to improve the largest green space in our city. 🌳
December 13, 2022
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Sara Frazier
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City
Boston ranks No. 39 cleanest city in the US
Government and consumer data sets were used to score cities on various metrics of cleanliness.
December 7, 2022
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Emily Shea
"Boston" letters at City Hall Plaza
City
Boston’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why our city earned a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. 🌈
December 5, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Snow fall in Back Bay.
City
Winter 2022/2023 weather forecast for Boston
Prepare for winter weather in Boston with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 30, 2022
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Jessica Burton
MGM Music Hall outside of Fenway Park
News
What to know for the 2022 Earthshot Prize
Boston is ready welcome the royal visitors this week.
November 28, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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City
Your guide to recycling in Boston
We can all do our part to reduce, reuse, and recycle more.
November 14, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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City
The Tree for Boston is heading to the Boston Common
Here’s to the 51st anniversary of Boston’s tree from Nova Scotia.
November 11, 2022
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Jessica Burton
The reflection pool and flags at Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial.
Events
Veterans Day in Boston
This is a federal holiday so expect various closures.
November 10, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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City
Keeping up with election results
Welcome to our watch party.
November 8, 2022
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Jessica Burton
Zakim Bridge over the water in Boston
City
Boston’s 2030 climate goal progress
We’ve got some work to do. 🌎
November 3, 2022
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Sara Frazier
The Boston skyline at golden hour.
City
Cost of living in Boston
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Boston, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
November 2, 2022
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Jessica Burton
The view of Boston City Hall.
City
City budget workshops in Boston
Let’s follow the money and see where it’s going for 2024.
October 31, 2022
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Jessica Burton
Quincy Market in downtown Boston on a sunny day.
City
The Future of Downtown Boston
Learn about how the City of Boston wants to revive and reimagine Downtown Boston.
October 27, 2022
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Jessica Burton
A foggy day driving over the bridge to Cambridge.
City
No parking minimums for developments in Cambridge
Cambridge is the first Massachusetts city to ban minimum parking requirements. 🚗
October 25, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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