UPDATED: Wu, Essaibi George Win Spots in General Election
Both candidates say they have taken top spots in the preliminary election to be Boston’s next permanent mayor, and their challengers have all conceded.
Court Ruling, Variant Alters Landscape on Evictions
A growing chorus of activists and lawmakers want to see action at the state and local level to stave off a potential surge of housing removals, warning that tenants are more “exposed” in the wake of a new U.S. Supreme Court decision lifting a federal eviction moratorium.
Bostonians Need Homes to Thrive. This Is How I’ll Achieve That
My first priority will be to continue the work I started as a councilor and activate 100 vacant, city-owned lots for affordable, mixed-use development in my first 100 days as mayor.
Wu Has Strong Lead in Latest Poll
The first public poll of Boston voters in almost two months shows at-large City Councilor Michelle Wu has pulled away from her competitors as the preliminary mayoral election draws near.
Janey, Wu Lead New Poll on Mayoral Race
Boston’s Acting Mayor Kim Janey and At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu lead a new poll from Suffolk University and the Boston Globe taking the temperature of the city’s race for mayor.
Boston’s Last Industrial Remnant Emerges
In 21st century Boston, real estate values defy gravity and displacement pressures spread throughout the city – even in gritty Newmarket as long-time industrial tenants wonder whether rent hikes will force them to leave if life science uses start making inroads.
Developers Weigh in With Wallets in Mayoral Race
As potential major changes loom in Boston’s development policies, real estate executives are weighing in with their wallets in the mayoral race.
Campbell Proposes Waiving Liquor License Fees
Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell called for waiving liquor license fees in 2022 and a 15-percent cap on Uber Eats-style delivery service fees as part of a platform to help the city’s restaurant industry recover from the pandemic.
Walsh Poised to Jump to Biden Team as Labor Secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has reportedly been chosen by President-elect Joe Biden to lead the U.S. Labor Department as secretary, Politico reported Wednesday afternoon,
