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Boston Releases 2025 City Payroll Data

The full database of over 25,000 city employee salaries is now public.

Working group recommends more police and new 'recovery' court for 'Mass. and Cass'

The recommendations aim to address drug use and homelessness in the Boston neighborhood, but some experts raise concerns about an increasingly punitive approach.

Boston Mayor Puts Positive Spin on Snow Piles

Michelle Wu embraces winter weather with upbeat messaging and community engagement

Boston Councilor Calls for Mayor to Ease Affordability Rules

Councilor Ed Flynn says inclusionary zoning requirements are stalling new housing development in the city.

Boston Councilor Calls for Rollback of Affordable Housing Rules

Ed Flynn says Mayor Wu's inclusionary zoning requirements are stalling development and worsening affordability in the city.

Boston leaders propose new plan to tackle Mass and Cass drug crisis

The 'choice-based' approach aims to get addicts off the streets and into long-term recovery programs.

Boston Mayor Wu Secures PILOT Payment Deal with Wentworth Institute

Five-year agreement will see tax-exempt college resume cash payments to the city after pandemic pause.

Boston Councilor Proposes E-Bike Regulations and Delivery Ban

Councilor Ed Flynn files legislation to improve pedestrian safety in the city

Brookline's Harvard Street Rezoning Fails to Spur Development

Experts disagree on why new zoning hasn't led to more housing projects

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