Civics
Lauren Woods: Boston Police officerA new leader has taken the reins at one of Dorchester’s oldest and busiest civic associations. Lauren (Smyth) Woods, 33, is the new president of the Cedar Grove Civic Association. She succeeds Sean Weir, who stepped down... Read more
Students, faculty and staff crowded into a University of Massachusetts ballroom Wednesday morning to decry recently-approved student fee increases, which they said are akin to "digging an ever-deeper well of student debt."
"The level of student debt has... Read more
While Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said he is in the dark about Uber's background check system, his predecessor - now an adviser to the ride-hailing company - said Tuesday he had met personally with the background check teams.
"I've learned... Read more
The third annual Dorchester Park Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day is set for Sunday, Sept. 13 at Dorchester Park. Cars will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Adams Street entrance to the park. All antique and classic cars are invited to... Read more
An alert Dorchester resident’s curiosity led to an unusual political discovery, after she found that her Adams Street housing complex was incorrectly assigned to District 3 instead of District 4.
The discrepancy has been acknowledged by city officials,... Read more
Green thumb: Cleveland “Cleve” Riddick is one of the more seasoned gardeners at the Greenwood Street Community Garden in Four Corners. Chanie Infante Louisma photoSummer is almost over, the days are getting shorter and soon the temperatures will turn... Read more
Ruth GeorgesRuth Georges was born in Haiti, raised in Florida, and moved to Boston last year to attend a graduate program at UMass Boston. Last month, the 30-year-old new Bostonian launched a new career as well: She joined Mayor Martin Walsh’s Office of... Read more
BPD Commissioner William Evans, right, wants a ‘methodical’ approach to body cameras. Photo courtesy Mayor’s Office
As Boston’s public officials discuss an ordinance that would mandate body cameras on active-duty police officers, the public has expressed... Read more
Mayor Walsh launched Boston 311, a non-emergency service hotline and platform that aims to streamline residents’ access to city services. The system has been adopted by many major cities across the country, including New York, Baltimore, and Los Angeles... Read more
David Cotter is ready to be up all night – answering calls, listening to concerns, and, ideally, not rushing to the scene of too many fires. The 23-year-old Savin Hill native is the new Dorchester Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood... Read more
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