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State’s highest court weighs challenge to White Stadium renovation
White Stadium in Boston is set to host Boston Legacy FC starting next year under Mayor Michelle Wu’s renovation plan. -
Councilors push for clarity on Boston police bodycam policies after Roxbury shooting
The Boston City Council is calling for transparency in the department's protocols for releasing body camera footage after the killing of Stephenson King by a Boston officer. -
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Political newcomer from western Mass. ‘would love to be governor ... in 20 years’
In part one of NEPM's series on local candidates giving politics a try, Yakov Kronrod leans on his family's refugee history and his own past activism. -
Boston University president apologizes for removing Pride flags amid community backlash
Boston University announced this week that it will temporarily stop removing signs and flags from campus buildings following community backlash, particularly from people protesting the removal of rainbow-colored Pride flags.
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