The Dorchester Reporter
July 8 2021
“Having the teens here again, having people on site, is really kind of exciting when you’re not used to seeing crowds."
Three designs discussed for new Uphams Corner library
June 3 2021
“This is one of several sites throughout the city, where the library is partnering with the Department of Neighborhood
Development."
June 3 20201
The biggest divide was on the issue of admissions to the city’s three exam schools.
Labor, childcare issues are aired at latest mayoral forum
May 27 2021
Boston’s mayoral candidates discussed labor issues – including affordable housing, universal childcare, and reviving Boston’s hospitality industry – during a mayoral forum hosted by the Greater Boston Labor Council
Mayoral candidates key on immigrant issues in online forum
May 20 2021
Six announced candidates for mayor of Boston mainly found accord as they discussed a range of immigration issues during a virtual forum hosted by the Brazilian Workers Center and SEIU Local 32BJ
Ballot picture comes into focus for mayor, council race
May 20 2021
Former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross endorsed at-Large City Councillor Annissa Essaibi George for mayor during an event in Mattapan
Columbia-Savin Hill’s planning panel updated on ongoing work
May 20 2021
The Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association’s Planning Committee held a virtual update meeting on local devel- opments last Tuesday night, in which local res- idents shared concerns about noise, plans, and ownership of properties.
April 29 2021
Rev. Mariama White-Hamond, who began her first day as the city’s chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space on Monday, wants to infuse her new position with equity and joy.
Home Rule petitions aimed at improving voter access
April 29 2021
District 5 Boston City Councillor Ricardo Arroyo filed two Home Rule petitions this week aimed at reducing obstacles to voting in Boston elections.
Barrios-Millner tapped to lead Equity and Inclusion office
April 22 2021
A Boston resident for more than 20 years who is now living in West Roxbury, Barrios-Millner was born in Venezuela and immigrated to Cincinnati with her family as a child.
Dot voters polled discuss their mayoral preferences
April 15 2021
The Reporter spoke to a sample of the poll participants who agreed to speak out about how they are approaching their decisions.
A congresswoman, a state rep, a city councillor speak up for minimum wage for tipped workers
April 8 2021
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, state Rep. Brandy Fluker-Oakley, and Boston City Councillor Lydia Edwards expressed support for a minimum wage for tipped workers at a virtual Women’s History month event held on March 26.
‘Our only option is to go better’
Janey takes oath as city’s 55th mayor in a setting of firsts
April 1 2021
“I stand before you as the first woman and first Black mayor of Boston, the city that I love. I come to this day with life experience that is different from the men that came before me.”
March 25 2021
Walsh officially resigned from his position as mayor via a letter sent to City Clerk Maureen Feeney at 9 p.m. Monday, an action that immediately elevated Janey to the role of acting mayor.
Barros makes mayoral case to Ward 15 Dems; Flaherty, Halbert pitch at-large runs
March 25 2021
Boston’s Ward 15 Democratic Committee interviewed mayoral candidate John Barros, incumbent City Councillor at-large Michael Flaherty and citywide council hopeful David Halbert during a zoom webinar on Saturday morning.