6 h. ago Former Boston city staffer sues Wu, city, saying she was fired for exposing ‘intraoffice philandering’

“Idowu propositioning and/or having casual sex with younger office staff disrupts operations, not Khudaynazar telling police she works for the City." The post Former Boston city staffer sues Wu, city, saying she was fired for exposing ‘intraoffice philandering’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago The ultimate guide to movie screenings in Greater Boston this fall

Savor the autumn season with these fall-themed and Halloween movie screenings across the city. The post The ultimate guide to movie screenings in Greater Boston this fall appeared first on Boston.com.

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63 h. ago X account racks up dozens of firings for those publicly celebrating Kirk assassination: 'Fighting back'

Conservative activist Ryan Fournier says dozens of individuals who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death have been fired after he exposed their posts online.

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3 d. ago Close Boston City Council race in District 7 could go to a recount

In the uniquely tight race, the top five candidates all came within 1.38 percentage points of each other. Two move forward to the November general election. The post Close Boston City Council race in District 7 could go to a recount appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Boston church honors enslaved people held by members of the congregation

A Boston church along the city's Freedom Trail has unveiled a monument to the more than 200 slaves once held by members of the congregation.

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6 d. ago Judge tosses ordinance limiting tear gas, rubber bullet use by Boston police

Judge Jackie Cowin ruled that the Boston City Council overstepped its authority in trying to create policies regarding the police department’s use of weapons. The post Judge tosses ordinance limiting tear gas, rubber bullet use by Boston police appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Nolte: Everyone Who Celebrates Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Must Be Exposed and Fired

It is long past time to aggressively expose those celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, followed by a righteous blacklisting. The post Nolte: Everyone Who Celebrates Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Must Be Exposed and Fired appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and brother sued by former staffer alleging retaliation

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and brother sued by former staffer alleging retaliation  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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