Saraya Wintersmith
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Wu reveals members of the new Boston Reparations Task Force
Public historian, attorney and Burke High School students among new task force to explore reparations in Boston. → Read More
DA candidate Arroyo denies assault allegations as some withdraw endorsements
Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III, Boston City Council President Ed Flynn and the Iron Workers Union rescinded their support. → Read More
Wu names former Boston Police Superintendent Michael Cox as new police commissioner
Cox, 57, returns to Boston after a three-year stint as chief of police in Ann Arbor, Mich. → Read More
Federal judge clears fired BPD commissioner’s lawsuit to proceed
Dennis White can move forward with three claims against Boston and former acting Mayor Kim Janey. → Read More
Mental health, wealth gap rises among top issues impacting Black men at inaugural community listening session
The Commission emphasized hearing from the community in it first public listening session. → Read More
Boston Fire Commissioner John Dempsey retiring after 36-year career
Dempsey confirmed his retirement to GBH News Friday. → Read More
Iconic Boston Pride parade will not return this summer
Scores of events are still planned for June. → Read More
Boston to lift indoor mask mandate Saturday — except for public schools
The city will monitor key COVID-19 metrics could reimpose a mask order in the future. → Read More
Wu: Boston's proof of vaccination policy could end within days
The mayor said Boston's key COVID-19 metrics are continuing a downward trend. → Read More
Boston sets threshold for easing proof-of-vaccination requirements
ICU capacity, daily hospitalizations and positivity rate will trigger less stringent requirements for businesses. → Read More
Michelle Wu to be sworn in as Boston mayor Nov. 16 in "brief" ceremony
Acting Mayor Kim Janey will deliver a farewell address. → Read More
Like Other Arab Americans In Politics, Boston's Essaibi George Faces Questions About Her Identity
For the Arab-Polish, first-generation American woman, identity has been a complicated journey. → Read More
What To Look For In Wednesday’s Boston Mayoral Debate
Latest Poll: Wu holds a 32 point lead over Assaibi George, with almost 20% of voters undecided. → Read More
Markey Backs Wu For Boston Mayor
The Mass. senator cited her environmental record in his endorsement. → Read More
Historic Drama: Janey Endorses Wu For Boston Mayor
Janey said Wu is the candidate most committed to fighting for Black and brown equality. → Read More
Campbell Calls Boston Police Union Attacks 'Racist' And 'Sexist'
The mayoral candidate said the tone of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association should alarm the public and worry the officers it represents. → Read More
Mayoral Candidate Andrea Campbell Unveils Plan For Boston's Problematic Mass & Cass
The city councilor's proposal would include reactivating the Long Island shelter by using ferries. → Read More
Massachusetts Voters Reject Ranked-Choice Voting Measure In Question 2
Supporters of the measure conceded early Wednesday morning. → Read More
Activists Train Cautious Eye On Boston’s Police Reform Task Force
Boston activists calling for police reform are skeptical as the city’s task force commences. → Read More
Boston Enters 3rd Phase Of Economic Restart
Movie theaters, museums and historical sites are among the businesses allowed to reopen Monday, with appropriate public health measures in place. → Read More