Politics
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Healey urges Congress to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for HaitiansBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair RightOn Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the passage of...
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Special to the Journal Following two days of debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, bans predatory kiosks used in cryptocurrency scams, and reins in the potential dangers of artificial...
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Wu announces new cycle of city-wide participatory budgeting initiativeBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, ‘Ideas in Action,’ for its third year. Last year, thousands of residents participated by attending workshops, submitting ideas, and voting to fund eight innovative...
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Senator Nick Collins is backing a series of investments included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 budget aimed at improving public safety, expanding treatment and recovery services, and addressing persistent challenges in and around Mass & Cass. The funding proposals...
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Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy legislation with strong consumer protectionsMission Hill North EndLeft Fair Right
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability for...
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Edwards votes in favor of legislation safeguarding social media for minorsEast Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
Local Government, Public Safety The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From Addictive Social Media Feeds, will decrease the addictive aspect of social media for minors by disabling the ‘algorithmic feed’ and alerting users when they have been using the...
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Revere Democratic City Committee Chair Minnah Sheikh honored as 2026 Commonwealth HeroineBostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women has recognized the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award honorees. The annual awards ceremony took place at the State House and honors women across the Commonwealth for their extraordinary contributions...
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By Eliza Parad I’m sure most of you by now have heard about this contentious city budget cycle. The Mayor released her proposed budget in April, cutting many of the areas that Bostonians support as top investment priorities: affordable housing,...
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Mayor Wu appoints Felicia Jacques to BPDA BoardBeacon Hill Charlestown Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently...
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Wu Signs City order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older HomeownersBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain Mission Hill North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with...
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The following 17 residents have qualified for the May 16 ballot. Voters may cast ballots at any of the three designated polling locations between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Area A • Willy Mitchell • Bianca Terry • Eryn Ashlei...
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The city council approved using Community Improvement Trust (CIT) funds for two projects at Monday night’s meeting. The first project sets aside $25,000 from the Ward 1 CIT for landscaping and other upgrades behind the American Legion building on Broadway...
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Where is Teddy Roosevelt When We Need Him?Beacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before...
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By Gazette Staff The upcoming biennial election of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) was the main topic of discussion at the JPNC’s regular monthly meeting that was held last Tuesday, April 28. On hand for the meeting...
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Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate stood up to big social media companies by passing legislation that reins in how their platforms’ most addictive features target young people. The bill cracks down on settings that are...
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Through the recently signed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, Senator Sal DiDomenico secured $650,000 for community organizations in the district and over $1 million for critical statewide programs that support those with ALS and organizations addressing gang and youth violence. Additionally,...
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A conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: Boston should be a home for everyoneBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right“Boston should be a home for everyone,” Michelle Wu said, gazing forward with measured confidence as she reflected on the city’s future. For Wu, that idea has shaped both her leadership and her vision for Boston since first taking office...
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with equal protection and due process initiatives filed by Senator Edwards Special to the Regional Review Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment...
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Coletta Zapata’s Proposal to Raise Boston Police Academy Age Limit AdvancesNorth EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review Recently, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H. 4093, legislation that would raise the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy from 40 to 45. The proposal originated as a Home Rule...
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Ties cost of living numbers to property taxes on annual basis...
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Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced an ordinance to strengthen tenant protections during rental inspection code violations amid the ongoing housing crisis, including increasing penalties for landlords found in violation. Currently, Boston...
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Special to the Gazette Earlier this week, the Boston Ward 10 Democratic Committee voted to endorse the following candidates before the 2026 primary. Ward 10 is located primarily in the Mission Hill neighborhood, with portions also extending into the...
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City of Boston and Boston University announce new landmark five-year pilot agreementCharlestownLeft Fair Right
The City of Boston and Boston University announced a major Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement. The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $104.3 million in voluntary cash contributions and community benefits over the next five years. The agreement is...
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Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined a majority of her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY27 operating budget. Following the Council’s vote on the amended operating budget, it is now on Mayor Michelle Wu’s...
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By Adam Swift The city council will hold a public hearing on a new ordinance for naming public municipal buildings at its meeting on Monday, July 27. The ordinance was proposed to provide more concrete guidelines for the city, and...
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US Sen. Ed Markey joined a Roxbury event for state Rep. Christopher Worrell’s re-election campaign on Saturday...
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Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and formally freed those who still were being enslaved in Texas. As the Union Army...
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Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Michaela Nee as the new neighborhood liaison for South End and Bay Village and Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a vital...
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Healey Takes Action to Cut Concert, Sports Ticket Resale and FeesCharlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey has announced that she will file An Act Relative to Closing the Great Divide between Ticket Prices and Affordability, or The Great Divide Act, to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and...
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MA Legislature Finalizes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Delivers Record Investments without Raising TaxesEast BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Times-Free Press Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, the Massachusetts Legislature delivered a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that drives down costs for residents, boosts the state’s economy, and adds to the state’s savings account. The plan makes...
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Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as the new Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. Fernandez Bibeau will begin serving in her new role on June...
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Councillor Santana is hospitalized; he alerts his constituents to absenceDorchesterLeft Fair RightBoston City Councillor at-Large Henry Santana issued a statement on Tuesday (July 21) announcing that he remains hospitalized following what he called “persistent and unresolved health issues.”...
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State House Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and in their communities. On June 24, 2026, the MSCW was joined by...
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Mayor Patrick Keefe “I wish a relaxing retirement for former Mayor Ambrosino. He has always been a quiet mentor of mine. It was well known to the residents that Tom was a relentlessly hard worker and very kind man. Those...
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is leading a coalition of attorneys general calling on Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and create stronger legal protections for immigrants enrolled in the federal program...
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The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill to protect firefighters and tradespeople from conditions that took the lives of Boston Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy in 2014. The legislation creates a system to discourage unauthorized and untrained welding...
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Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, this...
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After five years of being equipped with additional powers granted by voters, the Boston City Council could only manage limited changes to this year’s budget...
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Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary. Dwork will begin serving in her role on May 4, 2026, and will lead the Mayor’s Press Office. “I’m thrilled to welcome Marcela...
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Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this...
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Idea for Orange Line spur draws mix of support, skepticism, forceful oppositionDorchesterLeft Fair RightCity Councillors Brian Worrell and Miniard Culpepper’s call last week for a new subway line stretching from Ruggles Station to Mattapan Square has sparked debate over transit in Boston’s Black community...
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Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain and Michaela Nee as the new neighborhood liaison for South End and Bay Village within the Office of Neighborhood Services...
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The Massachusetts Legislature is working to conclude its 194th Session, a two-year session set to end scheduled formal proceedings on July 31, 2026. Representative Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown) has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on some of his...
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Senator Nick Collins and Representative John Moran announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant investments in South End neighborhood organizations, education, healthcare, senior services, and public safety. “Strong neighborhoods...
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State Rep. Jessica Giannino Honors Steven Morabito with Commonwealth Pride AwardBostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Journal State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino celebrated Revere’s Director of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture and Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission, Steven Morabito with an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award, a newly-founded annual event that celebrates the...