4 h. ago Boston city councilor’s plan to hike taxes on luxury apartment buildings sparks developer backlash

Councilor Brian Worrell released a plan that calls for raising the tax rate on large and/or luxury apartment buildings and lower tax bills for the “average” Boston homeowner and small landlord. The post Boston city councilor’s plan to hike taxes on luxury apartment buildings sparks developer backlash appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

3 d. ago Mamdani laughs off criticism that his tax hike proposals will compel New Yorkers to flee

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani laughed about concerns over his proposed tax hikes during a podcast discussion about whether they would cause residents to flee.

Politics

4 d. ago Boston Zoning Commission approves plan to allow taller buildings downtown

The new zoning rules aim to boost housing and revitalize the city’s struggling commercial core. The post Boston Zoning Commission approves plan to allow taller buildings downtown appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

4 d. ago City councilor pushes for more scrutiny of adult entertainment venues downtown

Councilor Ed Flynn says the changes are needed to avoid returning to the era of the notorious "Combat Zone." The post City councilor pushes for more scrutiny of adult entertainment venues downtown appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

4 d. ago No one paid them to say this. These Boston influencers just really love their city.

We asked Boston's top content creators what they love most about their city — that they aren't paid to promote. The post No one paid them to say this. These Boston influencers just really love their city. appeared first on Boston.com.

Technology

4 d. ago A New England city is the safest in the country, says WalletHub study. (No, not Boston.)

Though Boston ranked 31st on WalletHub’s 2025 list, it outpaced other large U.S. cities. The post A New England city is the safest in the country, says WalletHub study. (No, not Boston.) appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 d. ago AI startups are leasing luxury apartments in San Francisco for staff and offering large rent stipends to attract talent

AI startups are leasing luxury apartments in San Francisco for staff and offering large rent stipends to attract talent  Fortune

Society

1 week ago Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to begin prison sentence

Fernandes Anderson resigned in disgrace after pleading guilty to charges related to her orchestration of an illegal kickback scheme. The post Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to begin prison sentence appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

1 week ago Empty newspaper boxes litter the city, but Allston is giving them new meaning

Newspaper boxes in Allston hold posters of art works and vinyl records. The post Empty newspaper boxes litter the city, but Allston is giving them new meaning appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

1 week ago FIFA says US government has final say on World Cup host cities' safety amid Trump's threats to Boston

Boston's role as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city faces uncertainty after President Donald Trump threatened relocation over safety concerns in the city.

Politics

1 week ago Washington County voters to weigh a tax hike to fund libraries

Washington County voters to weigh a tax hike to fund libraries  OregonLive.com

Politics

1 week ago Trump repeats threat to move World Cup games away from Boston after mayor boasts current hosting rights

President Donald Trump threatened to move FIFA World Cup games away from Boston for the second consecutive day after the city's mayor responded.

Politics

1 week ago Boston mayor responds to Trump's threats to pull World Cup games out of city amid safety concerns

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responded to President Donald Trump's threat to pull FIFA World Cup games from the city following a violent street takeover that destroyed a police cruiser.

Politics

1 week ago Seattle voters to weigh big business tax hike, small biz relief

Seattle voters to weigh big business tax hike, small biz relief  Axios

Economics

1 week ago Report: Boston 'Street Takeover' Ends with Police Cars in Flames

A "large-scale vehicle takeover" in the Democrat-controlled city of Boston, Massachusetts, reportedly ended with destroyed police cars in flames in a "hell-bent" attack on law enforcement. The post Report: Boston ‘Street Takeover’ Ends with Police Cars in Flames appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

1 week ago Trump threatens to pull World Cup games out of Boston if 'there's unsafe conditions'

Donald Trump says he would call FIFA President Gianni Infantino to relocate World Cup matches from Boston over recent unrest in the city targeting police.

Politics

1 week ago Boston just ranked the most expensive city in the world for hotel accommodations

New York City came in second. The post Boston just ranked the most expensive city in the world for hotel accommodations appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Still more work to do’: Organizers, city leaders decry alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan

The press conference was organized in response to an alleged homophobic hate crime that happened Sept. 13 in Mattapan. The post ‘Still more work to do’: Organizers, city leaders decry alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 w. ago San Diego Joins San Francisco, New York City, Las Vegas, Boston, Chicago, in Supercharging US Hotel Industry With Record Occupancy Amid Travel Freefall in 2025: Everything You Need To Know

San Diego Joins San Francisco, New York City, Las Vegas, Boston, Chicago, in Supercharging US Hotel Industry With Record Occupancy Amid Travel Freefall in 2025: Everything You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Events

3 w. ago Judge: Lawsuit against Boston police who allegedly used excessive force against protesters could go to trial

“The judge found that if the jury believes that, that would be an unconstitutional policy of the City of Boston." The post Judge: Lawsuit against Boston police who allegedly used excessive force against protesters could go to trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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