Month: March 2018

TOPPING OFF CEREMONY

Mayor Martin Walsh joined Northeastern University President Aoun, and CEO of American Campus Communites, Bill Bayless, for the “Topping Off” ceremony for the new Burke Dorms at Northeastern University on Feb. 7. Mayor’s Office Photos by Jeremiah Robinson  

Pressley announces run for Congress

At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who was first elected to the Council in 2009, announced in a statement on Jan. 30 that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts 7th Congressional District. The 7th Congressional District covers Mission…

Hill Happenings

Andre Dixon buckles his helmet, as he is about to take the field at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Washington for the start of the Detroit Lions-Washington Redskins NFL playoff game with 78,000 howling fans in attendance. It is January…

Op-eds

Investing in our students to provide a better education for all By Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang At the Boston Public Schools, we believe that our budget is a values statement, reflecting our commitment to creating the best schools…

City Council notes

By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The City Council held a hearing on Feb. 14 at City Hall. Maiden speech by Kim Janey District 7 Councilor Kim Janey, who represents a portion of Egleston Square, made her debut speech…

What’s Happening on Main Streets

Thank heaven that Presidential elections and Olympiads aren’t held more frequently than in four year increments! If they were, the histrionics and hyperbole would have asphyxiated me by now. What constantly amazes me is that I find myself enthralled with…