13 h. ago Special election to replace Fernandes Anderson unlikely after City Council vote

Councilors voted to forgo a special election, even though Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson indicated she would wait until after May 8 to resign. The post Special election to replace Fernandes Anderson unlikely after City Council vote appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 h. ago City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into ‘possible criminal activity’

Four firefighters were fired and four more resigned after the city of Pawtucket investigated them for misconduct. The post City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into ‘possible criminal activity’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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30 h. ago Boston City Council candidate speaks out against petition to block District 7 special election

Candidate Said Ahmed’s campaign said moving ahead without a special election for the district would be “unjust.” The post Boston City Council candidate speaks out against petition to block District 7 special election appeared first on Boston.com.

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37 h. ago Bill Simmons drops tidbit about why key Celtics villains weren’t interviewed for ‘Celtics City’

Big names such as Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas declined to participate, Simmons said. The post Bill Simmons drops tidbit about why key Celtics villains weren’t interviewed for ‘Celtics City’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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60 h. ago City Council to consider formation of oversight committee to regain ‘credibility’

After his effort to create an ethics committee was derailed, Councilor Ed Flynn has pivoted to push for an oversight committee that would include independent outsiders. The post City Council to consider formation of oversight committee to regain ‘credibility’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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61 h. ago Boston Marathon parties, freebies, and specials at local bars and restaurants

Plan your marathon day out in the city. The post Boston Marathon parties, freebies, and specials at local bars and restaurants appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Boston city councilors call to bypass special election to replace Tania Fernandes Anderson

Officials, community advocates, and voters have cited low turnout and high costs among the reasons for skipping the special election. The post Boston city councilors call to bypass special election to replace Tania Fernandes Anderson appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago 'Fed up': Embattled blue city's future hangs in the balance ahead of mayoral special election

Former Oakland City Council member Loren Taylor shared his plans to bring change to the "struggling" Bay Area city in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital ahead of the April 15 special election.

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6 d. ago City of Cambridge to hold protest pushing Harvard to stand up to Trump

Saturday’s “Stand Up, Harvard!” rally calls on the university to push back against the Trump administration’s threats to withhold federal funding. The post City of Cambridge to hold protest pushing Harvard to stand up to Trump appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an AP source says

The fire department said it received a report of a helicopter in the water at 3:17 p.m. An official told The Associated Press that six people were aboard, and all were dead. The post Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an AP source says appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Fernandes Anderson returns to work; resignation timeline unclear

If Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson resigns before May 8, a special election will be triggered. Three candidates are already vying for her seat. The post Fernandes Anderson returns to work; resignation timeline unclear appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Cambridge City Council calls on Harvard to stand up to Trump

If Harvard doesn't comply with Trump's demands, $9 billion in federal funding is at risk. So is academic freedom, the Cambridge City Council says. The post Cambridge City Council calls on Harvard to stand up to Trump appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ‘Please forgive me’: Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to resign after agreeing to plead guilty in corruption case

The councilor announced her plan to resign hours after agreeing to plead guilty to one count each of wire fraud and theft. The post ‘Please forgive me’: Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to resign after agreeing to plead guilty in corruption case appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to plead guilty in corruption case

Fernandes Anderson was arrested last December for allegedly orchestrating a kickback scheme involving a member of her staff. The post Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to plead guilty in corruption case appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Enforce Deportations of Gang Members Under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court of the United States lifted a block from U.S. District Judges James Boasberg, which prevented the Trump administration from deporting suspected illegal alien gang members under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. The post Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Enforce Deportations of Gang Members Under Alien Enemies Act appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago April 22 Special Election Voting Begins in 23 Washington Counties

April 22 Special Election Voting Begins in 23 Washington Counties  Big Country News

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1 week ago Thousands march to City Hall to protest Trump administration, Musk in “Hands Off!” rally

The demonstration was part of a nationwide planned day of action with over 1,000 anti-Trump protests across the country. The post Thousands march to City Hall to protest Trump administration, Musk in “Hands Off!” rally appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Come watch Boston take a quack at the city’s first annual Duck Boat Pull

The competition helps support the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s free youth sport and fitness programs. The post Come watch Boston take a quack at the city’s first annual Duck Boat Pull appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago President Trump, conservatives celebrate ‘absolutely massive’ Florida special elections sweep

President Donald Trump and other leading conservatives are celebrating a special election sweep in Florida, calling it a “huge win for America" and a rebuke to Democrat hopes for an upset in the deep red state.

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2 w. ago DeSantis blasts newly elected Florida GOP congressman, continuing history of attacks: 'He's a squish'

Ron DeSantis intensified attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming Fine's "unique problems" for a narrow special election win in a Republican stronghold district.

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