Michelle Wu
Will Boston’s Next Mayor Be a Woman of Color?
A Black woman in a brightly colored floral-pattern dress stands on a front stoop and looks you right in the eyes through the camera. “Who’s […]
How to Disrupt the Whiteness of Boston Philanthropy, One Dollar at a Time
Quincy Miller is no stranger to community service. The president of Eastern Bank has given his time and expertise to organizations that help kids become […]
Michelle Wu Wants to Take a Wrecking Ball to the BPDA
Much like the Boston Redevelopment Authority a half century ago helped raze Boston’s vibrant West End, City Councilor Michelle Wu says it’s time to smash the […]
Derailed: My Public Transit Odyssey across Massachusetts
It’s 6:30 a.m., and I’m standing beside a bus shelter in the parking lot of the North Adams Walmart Supercenter with an envelope filled with […]
The Herald’s Thursday Cover Was “Offensive and Irresponsible,” Michelle Wu Says
The Boston Herald’s cover story Thursday was an important one, regarding a lack of transparency in the governor’s office and potentially irresponsible spending of taxpayer dollars—however, for […]
Boston City Council Votes to Support Green New Deal
The Boston City Council passed a resolution in support of the Green New Deal Wednesday, joining Democratic lawmakers in Washington in calling for federal action […]
Boston Has the Worst Traffic in the Country
When you’re sitting in traffic on your morning commute, at least you can comfort yourself knowing that somewhere out there, someone is stuck in an […]
Airbnb Came After Michelle Wu and Whiffed, Hard
Airbnb’s unusual campaign to target Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu appears to have backfired big time. The short-term rental company this week blasted a message […]
Michelle Wu Has Big (Progressive) Ideas for the City
The City Council president talks bicycling and more.
City Council President Endorses Marijuana Legalization, Opposing Walsh
The state ballot push to legalize recreational marijuana just picked up two supporters at City Hall. City Council President Michelle Wu and Councilor Tito Jackson have formally endorsed the […]
Power Lunch: Michelle Wu
Boston’s new city council president reflects on her 2016 agenda, facing criticism, and balancing power and motherhood.
Would You BYOB If Boston Finally Lifts Its Ban?
Due before Boston City Council on Wednesday is a new ordinance that would finally lift the ban on BYOB for some Boston eateries in lieu of liquor […]
Two Councilors Criticize Mayor Walsh Over Probation Verdict Comments
Mayor Marty Walsh’s recent comments about the John O’Brien probation patronage verdict have now drawn criticism from two City Councilors, while a third defended Walsh. […]
Scenes from the 2014 Boston Pride Parade and Festival
This past Saturday, the annual Boston Pride parade drew a record 25,000 people and 200 groups to march from Copley Square to City Hall Plaza, led […]
City Council Unanimously Supports ‘Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Ordinance’
As Boston celebrates Pride Week, city officials showed, once again, that they stand behind the LGBT community. During a meeting on Wednesday, the City Council […]