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.

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.”

Harvard College Laundry Prices Increase by 25 Cents

Harvard College students will pay an extra 25 cents per load of laundry this semester, at $1.75 a cycle. The price increase comes as the College replaced Crimson Cash laundry payment — operated through students’ Harvard IDs — with a mobile app.

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.

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.

How Cambridge Is Fighting the Trump Administration in Court

The city of Cambridge has joined two lawsuits against the Trump administration’s attempts to condition federal grants on cooperation with immigration agents and the repeal of DEI efforts.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Calls for Garber’s Resignation Over Potential Trump Deal

California Governor Gavin C. Newsom wrote on social media on Tuesdya that Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 should resign over reports that the University was nearing a deal with the Trump administration.

How Grievances at the Harvard Law Review Became Ammunition for the White House

A string of leaks this spring made the Law Review a target for the Trump administration. But the same fights — over the Israel-Palestine conflict, race, and meritocracy — have a longer history inside its own walls.

Harvard Professor Thomas Bisson, ‘Exceptional’ Medievalist, Remembered for Dedication to Scholarship

Thomas N. Bisson, a professor emeritus in medieval history at Harvard, died on June 28 at the age of 94. His family and colleagues remembered him as a meticulous scholar with an eye for his subjects’ humanity, and as a “caring presence” in students’ lives.

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8 More Defendants in Cambridge Brothel Case Agree to Pretrial Probation

Eight more defendants charged for their involvement in a brothel network that opearated in Cambridge accepted pretrial probation agreements on Friday at the Cambridge District Court.

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.

Cambridge Plans To File Amicus Brief Supporting Harvard in Lawsuit Over International Students

The City of Cambridge plans to file an amicus brief supporting Harvard’s lawsuit against attempts by President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security to revoke its ability to enroll international students.