Boston to Pay $150,000 to 2 Wrongly Accused Black Men in White Woman’s Killing

Boston’s mayor, Michelle Wu, apologized in 2023 to Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett for the actions of police after the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart.

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Patriots Owner’s Son Drops Out of Boston Mayoral Race

Josh Kraft had harshly criticized the policies of Mayor Michelle Wu, a fellow Democrat, but his message did not resonate with voters.

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Boston Mayor Faces Off Against Three Challengers in Preliminary Election

The two top vote-getters on Tuesday will compete in November. They are expected to be Mayor Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft, a political newcomer and a son of the New England Patriots owner.

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ICE Is Said to Have Begun Operation in the Boston Area

The immigration crackdown is expected to last several weeks, sources with knowledge of the operation said.

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Can Mamdani’s Message Play Outside New York? It Already Has.

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary victory in New York follows wins by other big-city progressives. Are voters more open to backing progressive stances?

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Boston Faces Identity Crisis Amid Trump’s Cuts to University and Research Funding

Colleges and teaching hospitals are the cornerstones of the city’s economy — and identity. But federal funding cuts to higher education could change that.

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G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities

At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.

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Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Republicans in ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Hearing

Under contentious questioning over her city’s immigration policies, Mayor Michelle Wu challenged the “false narrative” that “immigrants cause all kinds of harm and danger.”

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Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies

Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

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Boston City Councilor Indicted on Federal Charges

The council member, Tania Fernandes Anderson, was arrested on public corruption charges involving an alleged kickback.

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