Over the last five weeks, five candidates pulled papers to run for Boston City Council seats in this year’s election. While there’s nothing unusual about the timing — savvy candidates know an early start can be key to successful fundraising — three of the candidates share an employer who some say has played an outsized role in Council politics.

Dec 25, 2024 · When: Tuesday, December 31 Where: Throughout Back Bay and downtown Boston Info: First Night Boston has been a beloved free night of New Year’s festivity for nearly 50 years.Take a look at the online schedule and plan your night; you can attend live performances, go ice skating, view art installations, attend a countdown and laser show at City Hall Plaza, watch a parade or just take in the ...

Nov 20, 2024 · It remains the sixth longest all-time New England rivalry behind Phillips Andover vs. Phillips Exeter Academy, Wellesley vs. Needham, Connecticut’s New London vs. Norwich Free Academy, Noble and Greenough vs. Milton Academy and Groton School vs. St. Marks.

Dec 26, 2024 · T heir next opponent will be the top-ranked and undefeated Oregon Ducks, who earned a bye in the first round. They will meet in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 1. The Buckeyes will look to avenge their earlier season 32-31 loss to the Ducks in Oregon. According to many Ohio State faithful, even if the Buckeyes were to upset the high-powered Oregon squad, Ryan Daly would still be on the ...

Oct 16, 2024 · Representatives for the attorney general and town of Milton delivered arguments in front of the Supreme Judicial Court Oct. 7 about the attorney general’s ability to compel the municipality to adopt new zoning rules under a state law that would create more multifamily housing near public transit.

Dec 26, 2024 · OneUnited Bank, the country’s largest black-owned bank, has been recently named one of the best in the business by Inc. Magazine. Kevin Cohee, chairman and CEO of OneUnited, instigated one of the largest Black banking movements in 2016 in the wake of increasing police brutality in America.

Dec 31, 2024 · For the first time in more than 20 years, trains in the MBTA can run at full speed throughout the entire subway system. Officials celebrated the elimination of the last slow zones — areas where wear and tear on the tracks and other problems keep trains running below full speed — at a press conference at North Station, Dec. 23.

Nov 13, 2024 · Banner Sports Sponsored by the Patriots Foundation. The mid-term grades for National Football League teams are in, with varying results. Despite several close, one-score games, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs sit atop the league standings with a perfect 9-0 record.

Over the last five weeks, five candidates pulled papers to run for Boston City Council seats in this year’s election. While there’s nothing unusual about the timing — savvy candidates know an early start can be key to successful fundraising — three of the candidates share an employer who some say has played an outsized role in Council politics.

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