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Boston City Council designates new holidays to celebrate Cabo Verdean and Somali Independence Days
Cabo Verdean Day celebrates the country achieving its independence from Portuguese colonialism while Somali Independence Day focuses on the unification of the Trust Territory of Italian Somaliland and British Somaliland. -
'It's a business': Experts say adoption is no substitution for abortion
"They've turned us into a commodity," said one adoptee. -
Boston Mayor Wu now interviewing police commissioner finalists
The Boston Police Commissioner search committee has submitted a list of four finalists to Mayor Wu. -
Is there a lax safety culture at the MBTA? Experts weigh in
Federal authorities have flagged safety on the T -
Boston Fire Commissioner John Dempsey retiring after 36-year career
Dempsey confirmed his retirement to GBH News Friday. -
Former interim Boston Mayor, activist Mel King endorse Nika Elugardo in four-way state senate race
In a social media post late Wednesday, Elugardo said she was "deeply moved" by the pair of endorsements from historic Black leaders. -
Boston City Council approves symbolic slavery apology
Along with an apology, the resolution text includes a four-pronged commitment. -
Wu rejects City Council's proposed public safety budget cuts
The Boston City Council now has until the end of the month to either override or accept Wu’s amended proposal -
Wu administration releases Rose case documents, but questions persist
The city released what appears to be the complete Boston Police Internal Affairs file on former officer and now-convicted child sex abuser Patrick Rose, Sr. -
Bernie Sanders and Lindsey Graham will debate in Boston. Can it help politicians find common ground?
A new Boston politics initiative will address the "disturbing" division between parties.
