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Boston City Council proposes taking over Carney Hospital by eminent domain
The Steward-owned hospital in Dorchester is set to close at the end of August. -
Calls for severance for laid off immigrant workers who built medical devices during the pandemic
Boston employees for East West Manufacturing, an electronic manufacturing company, say they’re losing their jobs without any support or assistance. -
Tensions brew over proposed Shattuck redevelopment at Boston City Council hearing
Plans to add more than 800 beds, many for people recovering from addiction, drew sharp pushback at a City Council meeting Thursday. -
Wu’s open to expanding the BPS free museum pilot — but not now
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has confirmed that the seven-month free museum pilot program will not be expanded beyond Boston Public Schools students (BPS) as of now. -
Boston city councilors propose new late-night bus service
Several councilors are asking for a hearing to discuss creation of a fleet of small buses that would supplement the transit agency's service. -
Boston City Council approves funding for new police contract
Some councilors hope the deal can open the door for future reforms. -
Supporters of guaranteed basic income in Boston say it will bolster the workforce, education and more
As the Boston City Council weighs universal income, Councilor Kendra Lara says the program is 'transformative' for people living in poverty. -
Boston weighs cash aid for those ‘just surviving’
Basic income pilot may require “tremendous” funding, says City Council President Ed Flynn. -
Wu says she signed petition for rent control ballot question
State Rep. Mike Connolly last week ended his push to get a rent control question on the 2024 ballot. -
Wu ‘confident’ that new Mass. and Cass plan will stick
Boston’s mayor said there have been no arrests made under the new encampment ban.
