“Live Through This” is a series of portraits of suicide attempt survivors, whose pictures are snapped immediately after each individual recounts his or her own story, in order to capture the confusing mixture of pain and triumph each had just relived.
Metro, Boston
MassEquality Strives For More Inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade
By: Ryan Towey
MassEquality, the leading gay rights organization in the state of Massachusetts, today released the contents of a letter sent to the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council-the organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston-regarding the contention between the two groups that has marked the weeks leading up to the parade.
Metro, Politics, Boston
Mayor’s Safety Initiative to Address City Violence
By: Tricia Tiedt
Walsh is now following through on his promise to address city violence with the creation of the Mayor’s Safety Initiative. Last Friday, Walsh announced that the initiative-crafted with the intention of curbing violence in Boston-will be led by Leon Graves and Daniel Mulhern.
Metro, Boston
Building a Safer Boston
By: Bennet Johnson
After completing a full-length marathon, Evans worked 42 straight hours as one of the key leaders in the search for the Boston Marathon bombers.
Metro, Boston
Boston’s History Comes Alive
By: Bennet Johnson
What makes Boston special is not just its sports, chowder, or 60 colleges and universities. Boston is set apart by its rich history.
Metro, Boston
Committee to Find New Superintendent for City’s Schools
By: Vince Rubertone
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ’09, and Boston School Committee Chair Michael O’Neill announced the organization of a Search Committee to begin the national search for a new permanent Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools.
Metro, Boston
Homelessness Data Released by Walsh
By: Gus Merrell
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ’09, discussed and released the findings of the 34th Annual Homeless Census at the Long Island Shelter on Jan. 31.
Metro, Politics, Boston
Walsh Transition Team Focuses on Arts Community
By: Ryan Towey
The Rabb Lecture Hall of the Boston Public Library was packed on Saturday morning, where diverse members of the Boston arts community waited for a chance to speak at a microphone for a strict two minutes-their chance to indirectly tell Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ’09, their opinions on the future of the city’s arts and culture scene.
Metro, Business, Boston
Boston Public Market Approved to Open Downtown
By: Clara Lee
After nine months of waiting, the proposal for the Boston Public Market has been approved. The new farmers’ market will be located in Parcel 7, between North Station and the Financial District.
Metro, Boston
BU Theology Students Support GLBTQ Organization on MLK Day
By: Arielle Cedeno
A group of Methodist BU students from the School of Theology (STH) organized a day of community service in remembrance of MLK’s legacy of service to society.
