Already sitting in the corner office and being the first African American and woman to lead the City, Acting Mayor Kim Janey released a video at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning to officially announce she would be running for mayor…
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Former Mayor Walsh Sworn in as Labor Secretary by Vice President Harris
Last Thursday, former Mayor Martin Walsh was sworn in as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Labor – and the first secretary that is also a member of a trade union – with Vice President Kamala Harris administering the Oath. Walsh…
Former Economic Development Chief John Barros Announces Campaign for Mayor
As the only person in the Boston mayoral race who has previously run for the office, former Walsh Administration Economic Development Chief John Barros announced on March 4 that he intended to make a run for mayor this year. Barros…
Essaibi-George Announces Campaign for Mayor of Boston Says She Brings the Right Skills for the City’s “Rebirth”
At-large Councilor Annissa Essaibi George has announced that she will be a candidate for mayor this year, putting her citywide political network in play and bringing more than a decade of experience in the classroom to the table. George, who…
Biden Taps Walsh to Become U.S. Labor Secretary in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Joe Biden has called on Mayor Martin Walsh to join his Cabinet and lead his incoming Labor Department – and Walsh has answered the call for his long-time ally and friend. Rumors had been swirling all last week, particularly…
Poll Power: Women’s Suffrage Celebrates 100 Years, With Caveats
It was a note from mom that changed the landscape for women to get the right to vote 100 years ago on Aug. 18, and 100 years later it has led to a lot of victories and a lot of…
Being Safe and Feeling Safe: Capt. Ciccolo New Leader of Downtown Police District
Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes from a long line of police officers in his family, but that didn’t mean he knew he wanted to be a police officer too. In fact, the 37-year veteran said it took him awhile to decide…
Encore Re-Opens Doors With No Issues
The sounds of Frank Sinatra music or sultry Peggy Lee tunes in the Encore Boston Harbor resort had been off since March until this past week – as employees began to return for training in the run up to last…
Adequate to Excellent: Parents, School Leaders at Eliot Find Their Stride with Online Learning
At the Eliot School, Principal Traci Walker Griffiths and her school staff had already done a Herculean effort to get some online learning together and running by the April Spring Break. However, that was also a moment when they had…
Research Sample Company Looking for COVID-19 Blood Samples
A biological specimen company is calling out to all those who have COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus to donate blood immediately to help wage a scientific war on beating the virus. Biological Specialty Company (BSC) typically collects samples…