5 h. ago Boston City Council shows mixed support for rent control ballot question

While advocates push for a 2026 ballot question on rent control, a City Council measure supporting that effort was objected to this week. The post Boston City Council shows mixed support for rent control ballot question appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 h. ago Here’s who will be on the ballot for November’s 2025 City Council election

The preliminary election narrowed down candidates before the general election Nov. 4. The post Here’s who will be on the ballot for November’s 2025 City Council election appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 h. ago Here’s who will be on the ballot in November’s 2025 City Council election

The preliminary election narrowed down candidates before the general election Nov. 4. The post Here’s who will be on the ballot in November’s 2025 City Council election appeared first on Boston.com.

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54 h. ago What issues are most important to you in the Boston mayoral, City Council election?

What citywide issues are influencing your vote in the preliminary election? The post What issues are most important to you in the Boston mayoral, City Council election? appeared first on Boston.com.

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60 h. ago Charlotte leaders criticized over killing of Ukrainian woman as Trump, MAGA target another Dem city

Critics say the death of Iryna Zarutska, 23, could have been prevented, and they're blaming officials for failing to keep a man with a history of mental illness, arrests and erratic behavior off the streets before he killed her. The post Charlotte leaders criticized over killing of Ukrainian woman as Trump, MAGA target another Dem city appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago JB Pritzker: Trump Will Attempt to 'Take Control of the Ballot Boxes'

Friday on MSNBC's "The Briefing," Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) said President Donald Trump was using the National Guard to cause chaos, declare an emergency and "take control of the ballot boxes." The post JB Pritzker: Trump Will Attempt to ‘Take Control of the Ballot Boxes’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Former Boston city councilor sentenced to prison over kickback scheme

Tania Fernandes Anderson addressed the judge, asking for forgiveness from her family and constituents. The post Former Boston city councilor sentenced to prison over kickback scheme appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago As Fernandes Anderson’s sentencing looms, read what Boston city councilors wrote in letters to judge

“Tania is not defined solely by this moment,” Councilor Brian Worrell wrote as his former colleague awaited sentencing on federal charges. The post As Fernandes Anderson’s sentencing looms, read what Boston city councilors wrote in letters to judge appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

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7 d. ago 44 proposed Mass. ballot questions, including rent control, move to next step — and 3 don’t make the cut

Now the processing of collecting thousands of signatures begins. The post 44 proposed Mass. ballot questions, including rent control, move to next step — and 3 don’t make the cut appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago City Council to hold emergency hearing on hiring practices following ‘troubling’ incidents

The move comes after a city employee engaged in a violent struggle with police and the revelation that a sex offender was working for the parks department. The post City Council to hold emergency hearing on hiring practices following ‘troubling’ incidents appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Refsnyder homers in return from IL, Red Sox sweep Orioles with 3

Trevor Story also homered for Boston, which went 7-1 on a two-city road trip that began against the New York Yankees. The post Refsnyder homers in return from IL, Red Sox sweep Orioles with 3-2 win appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston ranked among top U.S. cities for pedestrian safety. Do you agree?

The ranking comes amid ongoing concerns following several serious pedestrian-related incidents in the city over the past year. The post Boston ranked among top U.S. cities for pedestrian safety. Do you agree? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago City councilor, NAACP say alternative White Stadium plan deserves real consideration

Opponents to Mayor Michelle Wu's public-private redevelopment plan put forth their own cheaper, fully public proposal earlier this month. The post City councilor, NAACP say alternative White Stadium plan deserves real consideration appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Readers reveal their lowest Boston rents — including a $90 Beacon Hill studio

As Boston’s September 1 move-in day approaches, readers share memories of when rent in the city was much cheaper. The post Readers reveal their lowest Boston rents — including a $90 Beacon Hill studio appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Paul Pierce and Julian Edelman discussed what makes Boston the ‘best sports city in all of America’

"I think it is like a brotherhood, when you think about it, because it's like every franchise out there is legendary." The post Paul Pierce and Julian Edelman discussed what makes Boston the ‘best sports city in all of America’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Mamdani reveals which Dem cities are 'model for how to fight' Trump admin in NYC

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, cites Boston's immigration policies and California's legal challenges as examples of resisting the Trump administration.

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2 w. ago Todd Lyons: ICE Will 'Flood the Zone' to Enforce the Law Despite Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Defiance

Far-left Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s refusal to end sanctuary city status will not deter Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, who has promised to “flood” the city with agents to nab criminal illegal aliens. The post Todd Lyons: ICE Will ‘Flood the Zone’ to Enforce the Law Despite Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Defiance appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Lawrence city councilor pleads guilty to voter fraud charges, DA says

Fidelina Santiago, 41, pleaded guilty Wednesday to counts of voting unlawfully, interfering with a voter, and obstructing voting. The post Lawrence city councilor pleads guilty to voter fraud charges, DA says appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Virgin Mary statue vandalized; city councilor calls for hate crime investigation

A statue of the Virgin Mary outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End was defaced with pink chalk. The post Virgin Mary statue vandalized; city councilor calls for hate crime investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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