News in Boston
Nor’easter causes leaks in student residence halls, Warren dining hall
Multiple Boston University residence halls and the Warren Towers dining hall were impacted by last weekend’s Nor’easter. Warren Tower C, Warren dining hall, 575 Commonwealth Avenue — or HoJo — Sleeper Hall and Clafin Hall were all affected by various degrees of damage, some with…
City of Boston
Published October 01771 Beacon Street Unit #1
771 Beacon Street Unit #1 Development The Bower Anonymous Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:50pm Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $1,809.00 Minimum Income Threshold $54270.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 1Bedroom Number of Bathrooms…
On moral monsters and the Cornell 7 | The Dissenting Opinion
This story contains mentions of sexual assault. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) In the book “Not Giving Up on People: A Feminist Case for Prison Abolition,” authors Barrett…
Is social media driving teenagers toward crime? | The Breaking Point
Social media has become increasingly popular over the years, with many declaring it the preferred news source of many Americans. While there is no observable relationship between exposure to media violence and violent behavior, research has shown there to be a correlation between…
New economic development chair will bring a ‘startup scrappiness’ to City Hall, former colleagues say
Emily Knight spent nearly a decade helping scientists turn lab discoveries into companies. On Oct. 19, she will bring that experience to Boston City Hall. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu named Knight, former president and CEO of Cambridge nonprofit The Engine, as Boston’s next economic…
City Council passes two resolutions to finance climate resilience
Boston City Council passed resolutions in support of securing federal support for a coastal protection plan and creating a statewide conservation fund at its Wednesday meeting. “We know the water is coming,” Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata said. “We know which neighborhoods,…
Man shot to death on Whitfield Street; 20-year-old Dorchester man arrested
Officers responded to a report of a person shot inside an apartment at 7 Whitfield St. around 5:30 p.m.
USPS says Fields Corner branch will ‘temporarily’ close Oct. 26
The Fields Corner Post Office will close effective Mon., Oct. 26, according to a notice issued by USPS on Wednesday.
City of Boston
Published September 30600 Broadway Unit #9
600 Broadway Unit #9 Development The 600 Anonymous Wed, 09/30/2026 - 5:35pm Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $2,205.00 Minimum Income Threshold $6615.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 1Bedroom Number of Bathrooms 1Bathroom…
City of Boston
Published September 30600 Broadway Unit #8
600 Broadway Unit #8 Development The 600 Anonymous Wed, 09/30/2026 - 5:35pm Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $2,205.00 Minimum Income Threshold $6615.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 1Bedroom Number of Bathrooms 1Bathroom…
Question 5: The debate over tax rebates and an obscure state law
Both proponents and opponents agree the proposed change to a law that restricts tax revenues for Massachusetts would lead to the state providing more rebates, more frequently. But they differ over whether that’s a good thing for the state’s finances.