33 h. ago Developer Thomas O’Brien says he’s not running for Boston mayor after weighing bid

“My commitment to Boston remains unwavering.” The post Developer Thomas O’Brien says he’s not running for Boston mayor after weighing bid appeared first on Boston.com.

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39 h. ago Kraft: Job fair brawl shows Wu is preoccupied by national spotlight

While Mayor Michelle Wu frequently touts Boston's safety, a large fight at a job fair indicates deeper issues, mayoral candidate Josh Kraft said. The post Kraft: Job fair brawl shows Wu is preoccupied by national spotlight appeared first on Boston.com.

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50 h. ago Judge weighs bid to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman, wife

A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife, Betsy Arakawa

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4 d. ago Libel, hidden payments, and alleged corruption: The saga of Everett’s embattled mayor

The Inspector General concluded in February that Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria colluded with his finance officer and budget director to retroactively get $180,000 from 2016 to 2021. The post Libel, hidden payments, and alleged corruption: The saga of Everett’s embattled mayor appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago 'Daily Show' host asks Boston mayor what advice she'd give to Dems to not be such 'losers'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was asked what advice she'd give to up-and-coming Democrats in light of new polls showing record lows for the party's popularity.

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7 d. ago Everett is going to investigate every payment made to its mayor since 2016

The move comes after an investigation uncovered overpayments to Mayor Carlo DeMaria of $180,000. The post Everett is going to investigate every payment made to its mayor since 2016 appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Sherrod Brown, Weighing a 2026 Senate Bid, Starts a Workers’ Group

Mr. Brown, the Ohio Democrat who lost his race for re-election last year, is forming the Dignity of Work Institute, which will highlight workers’ struggles.

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9 d. ago Popular former GOP governor weighs in on potential Senate bid and whether Trump will endorse him

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu opens up on the possibility of launching a 2026 Senate run, and on his relationship with President Donald Trump

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1 week ago Blue city mayor ripped by local leaders for prioritizing politics over safety: 'Undermining public trust'

Local leaders are slamming Boston Mayor Wu for prioritizing left-wing politics above safety, saying she “continues to prioritize political agendas over the safety of Boston residents."

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1 week ago Boston mayor defends sanctuary city status from 'bullies,' 'presidents who think they are kings'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu used her recent State of the City address to blast President Donald Trump and Republicans' efforts to enforce federal immigration laws.

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1 week ago Boston Mayor Wu Slams Trump, Praise Migration amid ICE Arrests

"No one tells Boston how to take care of our own," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared Wednesday at her annual address in Fenway. "Not kings, and not presidents who think they are kings. Boston was born facing down bullies," WCVB-TV reported. The post Boston Mayor Wu Slams Trump, Praise Migration amid ICE Arrests appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Boston’s White Stadium, Future Home of NWSL Team, at Center of Legal Fight

The efforts to bring professional woman’s soccer to Boston is pitting Mayor Michelle Wu against the Krafts of New England Patriots fame.

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1 week ago Watch: Mayor Michelle Wu delivers 2025 State of the City address

The mayor’s third annual address, which will be held in the MGM Music Hall at Fenway, begins at 7 p.m. The post Watch: Mayor Michelle Wu delivers 2025 State of the City address appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address

“God bless our City, God bless our people, and God save whoever messes with Boston.” The post ‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Wu explains what happened to some protective barriers on Boston bike lanes

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signaled a need to reevaluate some bike infrastructure and create permanent lanes "where it's working." The post Wu explains what happened to some protective barriers on Boston bike lanes appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston Mayor: We're Releasing People Wanted by ICE Because They Choose Not to Get Warrants

During an interview with Boston Public Radio on Tuesday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stated that the city is releasing people wanted by ICE because “ICE is choosing not to go and get these criminal warrants.” And then claiming “so and The post Boston Mayor: We’re Releasing People Wanted by ICE Because They Choose Not to Get Warrants appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Everett City Council votes no confidence in mayor amid bonus scandal

Mayor says he won’t pay back the $180,000 until he receives “due process.” The post Everett City Council votes no confidence in mayor amid bonus scandal appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Mayoral race: Community activist to challenge Wu, as real estate developer weighs run of his own

Domingos DaRosa plans to run a "grassroots" campaign. Prominent developer Thomas O’Brien is reportedly considering a mayoral bid as well. The post Mayoral race: Community activist to challenge Wu, as real estate developer weighs run of his own appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Wu’s prep for testifying to Congress cost $650,000, mayor’s office says

The firm charged a rate of $950 per hour, and the city “expects to pay” up to $650,000 for work related to the hearing, a spokesperson for the Mayor’s Office said. The post Wu’s prep for testifying to Congress cost $650,000, mayor’s office says appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Mayor Michelle Wu represented Boston well at the ‘sanctuary cities’ congressional hearing, readers say. Here’s why.

“She stood up for the city and refused to cower in the face of threats and smears,” one of more than 1,700 respondents said. The post Mayor Michelle Wu represented Boston well at the ‘sanctuary cities’ congressional hearing, readers say. Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.

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