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Protestors display signs in front of Massachusetts State House

Bostonians join nationwide protests against Trump, Musk

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor February 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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,...

Around the world: Ongoing drought increases fire risk in Mass., North Shore teachers unions rally at State House, Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles, Trump selects more cabinet nominees

Around the world: Ongoing drought increases fire risk in Mass., North Shore teachers unions rally at State House, Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles, Trump selects more cabinet nominees

Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, Alexis Crochiere, and Julia Capraro November 20, 2024

Ongoing drought increases fire risk across Massachusetts, wildfires blaze Massachusetts has remained in a critical drought for three months, causing wildfires across the state, straining firefighters...

Boston Police officers push back against counter-protesters in Copley Square Saturday. Two sides clashed as anti-abortion march drew hundreds of dissenters to downtown Boston.

Boston anti-abortion ‘Men’s March’ meets resistance, ends with multiple arrests

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Clashing values on abortion rights came to a head as the Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood was met with a large-scale counter-protest of people advocating for abortion rights in...

In the nation: Galvin opens investigation into Boston ballot shortages, Teixeira sentenced for leaking classified documents, House control remains unclear, Trump begins cabinet selection, Tuskegee University shooting kills one

In the nation: Galvin opens investigation into Boston ballot shortages, Teixeira sentenced for leaking classified documents, House control remains unclear, Trump begins cabinet selection, Tuskegee University shooting kills one

Galvin launches investigation into Boston ballot shortage Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin opened an investigation into the Boston Election Commission after polling stations across the...

The Massachusetts State House.

Incumbents sweep races for Mass. House seats

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

The Associated Press has made calls for the winners of the four contested races for the Massachusetts U.S. House of Representatives. The four contested races were Districts 1, 2, 8 and 9. Districts...

Boston City Hall.

See the results of the Massachusetts ballot questions

Zoe Toperosky, Jack Gosselin, and Jenna Korman November 6, 2024

Outside of Boston City Hall, citizens gathered for Election Day to make their voices heard at the ballot box on the 2024 presidential race, U.S. House races, five ballot initiatives and more. Voters had...

Multiple teams compete in the Men's Youth Fours on the third day of the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta.

Boston welcomes hundreds of thousands for ‘Super Bowl of Rowing’

Nick Peace, Journal Contributor October 29, 2024

Starting Friday, Oct.18, hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the banks of the Charles River to watch and participate in the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta. The regatta lasted until Sunday, Oct.20.  This...

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