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Around 70 demonstrators gathered on Sept. 13 to listen to speakers at an anti-ICE protest.

‘We’ll flood the streets!’

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer September 16, 2025

The Boston branch of the Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL) held an “ICE out of Boston” rally outside the JFK Federal Building this past Saturday, Sept. 13, in response to a recent surge of...

MBTA payment and entry gate

The MBTA begins fare compliance operations

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor September 16, 2025

The MBTA has begun issuing citations for fare noncompliance on the subway and in stations. It will begin by issuing warnings, then fines for repeat offenders.  The MBTA’s fare compliance team will...

Mayor Michelle Wu during a speech the day of Boston's preliminary elections.

Wu wins preliminary in landslide, Kraft leaves her uncontested

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor September 16, 2025

Bostonians last Tuesday were presented with a bevy of choices for who should be charged with leading the city through the next four years. Mayor Michelle Wu led the pack with 71.84% of the vote, and her...

An estimated 100,000 people gathered at Boston City Hall April 5 for the "Hands Off!" rally protesting President Donald Trump.

Thousands in Boston protest Trump administration during ‘Hands Off!’ demonstration

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 8, 2025

People from across Massachusetts gathered on the Boston Common April 5 to protest against Trump, new policies, Elon Musk and more. This was part of a nationwide protest movement called “Hands Off!”  Streets...

Suffolk University women's soccer team members Gianna Maina (left) and Malia Young (right) planting trees in East Boston for Service Day. Courtesy of Ava Klemm.

Suffolk community gives back to Boston in 27th annual Service Day

Victoria White, Opinion Editor April 8, 2025

Suffolk University students, faculty and staff gave back to Boston through various acts of community service April 4. This year marks the 27th year that Suffolk’s Center for Community Engagement has...

Around the world: Cambridge City Councilor named in high-end brothel case, 23AndMe files for bankruptcy, Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli prison, Atlantic editor exposes national security threats

Around the world: Cambridge City Councilor named in high-end brothel case, 23AndMe files for bankruptcy, Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli prison, Atlantic editor exposes national security threats

Kamdyn Sargent, Julia Capraro, and Zoe Toperosky March 25, 2025

Cambridge City Councilor named in high-end brothel case, vows to remain in position A brothel ring being operated in luxury apartments in Cambridge-area neighborhoods and through Washington, D.C. has...

Protestors display signs in front of Massachusetts State House

Bostonians join nationwide protests against Trump, Musk

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor February 12, 2025

The “50 States, 50 Protests” demonstration stood outside the Massachusetts State House Feb. 5 to protest President Donald Trump’s leadership following the start of his second term in office.  The...

 A police car blocks a march for Massachusetts to become a sanctuary state near Boston City Hall Sunday, Feb. 9.

Protesters call for Healey to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer February 12, 2025

As the federal government continues to pass legislation against immigration, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said, “Officials here follow the law. We are not a sanctuary state.” at a press conference...

The Massachusetts State House.

Stories untold: Massachusetts public records law leaves public in the dark

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2025

When Todd Wallack first decided to pursue investigative journalism as a career, he was driven by the field’s ability to hold the powerful accountable, uncover hidden truths that communities deserve to...

In the nation: Patriots owner's son announces bid for Boston mayor, Musk-led DOGE causes federal agency shakeups, Trump's cabinet takes shape, remains recovered from Potomac after plane crash

In the nation: Patriots owner’s son announces bid for Boston mayor, Musk-led DOGE causes federal agency shakeups, Trump’s cabinet takes shape, remains recovered from Potomac after plane crash

Leo Woods, Maren Halpin, Julia Capraro, and Zoe Toperosky February 5, 2025

Patriots owner's son Josh Kraft announces candidacy for Boston mayor Mayor Michelle Wu now has at least one challenger in her bid for reelection, with a recognizable name for many Bostonians: Josh Kraft,...

Lion dancers performer at Tết in Boston on Jan. 25. The event was held in Seaport at Flynn Cruiseport over the weekend before Lunar New Year.

Boston, Suffolk community welcome in Year of the Snake

Sandy Tran, Journal Contributor February 4, 2025

Boston officially welcomed in the Lunar New Year Jan. 29 with numerous celebrations around the city leading up to the start of the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year, celebrated by millions of people worldwide...

Lynn Woods Reservation, where 427 acres of land were burnt Nov. 8 in the largest brushfire Lynn had in 30 years.

Ongoing North Shore fires raise officials, resident concerns

Anthony Boyd, Journal Contributor December 10, 2024

Dozens of brush fires continued to burn across Massachusetts as of Dec. 10, including in the Boston area. Many of these brush fires have been an ongoing issue for the past several months for local residents,...

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