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Thomas P O'Neill Federal Building
The Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building is located at 10 Causeway St, Boston and is part of the National Labor Relations Board.
Josh Kraft Suspends His Campaign for Boston Mayor
Philanthropist Josh Kraft suspended his run for mayor of Boston on Thursday, after incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 dominated the vote in the preliminary election.
Wu and Kraft Sweep Tuesday Vote, Advance to General Election
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 and philanthropist Josh Kraft will appear on the ballot for mayor in November after the two came out ahead of a crowded pool in Tuesday’s preliminary election.
What to Know About Boston’s Mayoral Primary on Tuesday
Incumbent mayor Michelle Wu ’07 faces off against longtime Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft, alongside community activist Domingos DaRosa and former Boston Police officer Robert Cappucci. Of the four hopefuls, the two top-polling candidates will advance to the general election in November.
Trump Administration Targets Boston in Latest Immigration Enforcement Surge
The Trump administration has begun rolling out its next surge of immigration enforcement in Boston, even as the federal government sued the city over a policy limiting police collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Kraft Faces Pushback in Final Panel Against Wu
Moderators challenged Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft on the feasibility of his proposals for issues, including housing and pest control, during a Wednesday panel with Mayor Michelle Wu ’07.
DOJ Sues Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 Over Sanctuary City Policy
The lawsuit targets a city policy, the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits police from working with ICE on civil immigration enforcement efforts, including prohibiting police officers from asking immigration status, sharing information with ICE, or “performing the functions of an immigration officer.”
Allston-Brighton Councilor Breadon Calls for Leniency in Sentencing Disgraced Former Council Member
As former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson faces sentencing this Friday for counts of wire fraud and theft of federal funds, she comes into the hearing with the vocal support of several of her former colleagues — including Allston-Brighton’s own councilor.
Trump Wants to Control South Station. Local Leaders Aren’t on Board.
The Trump administration has set its eyes on Boston’s South Station, hinting at a federal takeover similar to Union Station in Washington, D.C. But federal officials face an uphill battle to control the state-run transportation hub.
2026 Harvard-Yale Game To Be Held at Fenway Park
For the first time since 2018, Harvard is set to face off against Yale at Fenway Park in the 142nd playing of The Game on Nov. 21, 2026 — rather than holding its home game at Harvard Stadium in Allston.
Health Officials Warn Residents To Avoid Parts of Charles River During Cyanobacteria Bloom
A bloom of toxic blue-green algae was found in the Charles River near the Harvard Bridge on Thursday, prompting health officials to issue a health advisory urging residents and their pets to avoid the area.
Federal Funding for the Allston I-90 is in Danger. Faster Progress Might Have Saved It.
A crucial chunk of funding for the decade-in-the-making realignment of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston is under threat following the passage of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the source of a $335 million grant to the project.
Sen. Ed Markey Throws His Weight Behind Michelle Wu ’07 in Boston Mayoral Race
Senator Ed J. Markey (D-Mass.) has officially announced his support for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 in her mayoral run, adding to a growing list of endorsements for her reelection campaign.
Primary Care Physicians at Mass General Brigham Vote to Unionize Amid Representation Dispute
Primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham voted overwhelmingly in favor of forming a union on Friday amid a dispute with the hospital system over their bargaining unit’s size.
DHS List Names Cambridge, Boston Among 200 Sanctuary Cities It Says Are Obstructing Immigration Enforcement
Cambridge and Boston are among the hundreds of sanctuary cities nationwide that the Department of Homeland Security accused of defying federal law on a list designed to expose localities that the Trump administration says are obstructing its immigration crackdown.
