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The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated presidential election, and has now [...]

District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata and a [...]

After winning the city council presidency by a single vote, District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon has completed the Council’s committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term. “As Boston continues to change, [...]

With the midterms only ten months away, a total of 12 ballot measures have been approved by Secretary of State William Galvin to appear on the ballot. “An Act to [...]

Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 on the campaign trail defending her office from millionaire philanthropist [...]

Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. “I came to the role of City Councillor as someone [...]

For 29 years, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour has ushered in the holiday season with treats, music, and an opportunity to meet the jolly old soul himself, Santa Claus. In [...]

Councilors Worrell and Mejia indicate they will stay in the race regardless.  Despite the confirmation process for the next City Council President not occurring until the council is sworn in [...]

Election season is finally over. Michelle Wu will officially enter her second term as Mayor of Boston. The progressive Democrat ran on an uncontested ballot following philanthropist Josh Kraft dropping [...]

Election season is thankfully almost over. Though Josh Kraft dropping from the mayoral race in September has cleared the field for Mayor Michele Wu’s second term, the City Councilor At-Large [...]