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‘It’s definitely lived up to the hype’: Crowds gather in South Boston for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Floats make their way down the parade route as thousands of spectators watch during the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in South Boston. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
March 26, 2024
South Boston was a sea of partygoers dressed in vibrant green this past Sunday for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. 

Photos: Dancing, Drinking, and Shamrocks, scenes at the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

2024 Boston St. Patrick’s Day
March 25, 2024
The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade brought a sea of Irish green to South Boston on Sunday, March 17. Take a look at some of the parade scenes that our staff photographers captured last week.

Biden details policy agenda for a second term at State of the Union

Biden details policy agenda for a second term at State of the Union
March 9, 2024
Amid the fanfare of handshakes, selfies, and chants of  “Four More Years,” President Joe Biden entered the House Chamber for his third State of the Union address on Thursday, March 8. 

‘Fight poverty, not the poor’: Poor People’s Campaign marches on state houses across the country, in Boston

Protesters hold up signs as the march pauses in front of the Government Center. (Madla Walsh/Beacon Staff)
March 6, 2024
Savina Martin remembers the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. She recalls the anger of her Roxbury community that prompted her to join a movement for change.

Biden and Trump dominate on Super Tuesday, Haley and Phillips drop out

A Boston resident votes at a polling place within the Boston City Hall on March 5, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)
March 6, 2024
Super Tuesday came and went in Massachusetts and 15 other states and territories, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prevailing in their respective primary races and edging closer to receiving their respective parties’ nominations ahead of the November election. 

Photos: Nikki Haley holds presidential campaign in Needham ahead of Super Tuesday

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu hugs Nikki Haley as he welcomes her to the stage on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Correspondent)
March 5, 2024

As twilight descended upon the Sheraton Needham Hotel on Saturday, hundreds of local supporters packed the venue, eager to witness a pivotal moment in Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign in Needham....

Harvard Square protest urges U.S. government to end defense funding for Israel

Harvard Square protest urges U.S. government to end defense funding for Israel
March 4, 2024

A group of around 15 activists convened in Harvard Square on Feb. 16 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and to protest Raytheon, the world’s second-largest military company and one of Israel’s key weapon...

Lunar New Year Bash ignites Pao Arts Center with cultural festivities

The Lunar New Year Bash, hosted by the Chinatown Project at the Pao Arts Center, attracts hundreds of people to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Lee / The Chinatown Project)
March 4, 2024

The Lunar New Year Bash on Feb. 24 drew hundreds of attendees to the Pao Arts Center, allowing them to immerse themselves in the vibrant environment full of cultural appreciation.  The Chinatown Project,...

Longtime City Council staffer honored, Santana and FitzGerald deliver maiden speeches

Juan Aurelio Lopez, right, a longtime City Council staffer, was honored at this weeks meeting for his 46 years of service to the City of Boston. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)
February 29, 2024

Longtime City Council staffer Juan Aurelio Lopez was honored for more than four decades of service to the city of Boston. Additionally, Councilors Henry Santana and John FitzGerald delivered their maiden...

Boston Assange Defense rallies for Wikileaks founder ahead of his London trial

Defense rallies for Wikileaks founder in Boston
February 28, 2024

About two dozen people gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts Statehouse equipped with picket signs, banners, and a microphone to protest the extradition of activist Julian Assange last Tuesday. Assange...

Boston City Council passes a resolution to prevent human trafficking

Boston City Council
February 28, 2024
The Boston City Council passed a docket in favor of increased work and human trafficking awareness at its meeting last week. The docket was sponsored by Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and is designed to increase public awareness and work on a multidisciplinary approach involving education, victim support, law enforcement training, and legislative action.

Photos: Check out these ‘Winteractive’ art installations near Emerson

The “clown heads”—Endgame (Nagg & Nell) by Max Streicher, a part of a Canadian art experience in Downtown Boston called Winteractive, is hung between two buildings on Washington Street, next to the Paramount Center in Boston. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Correspondent)
February 25, 2024

This winter, a whimsical art series is energizing downtown Boston with 16 installations. Presented by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID), “Winteractive,” a captivating Canadian...

Chinatown lights up with colorful costumes and fireworks for Lunar New Year Parade

Performers present a dragon dance on Harrison Avenue during the parade in Boston’s Chinatown. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Correspondent)
February 21, 2024

The chilly morning air was filled with the sounds of beating drums, ringing bells, and exploding fireworks in Chinatown last Sunday as the 2024 Lunar New Year Parade took over the neighborhood. The...

Thousands attend Winter Walk on Boston Common to end homelessness

Thousands of people march shoulder to shoulder on the Boston Common during the 8th annual Winter Walk on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
February 14, 2024

A sea of blue beanies marched through the streets of Boston Common on Sunday morning to support the 8th annual Winter Walk and raise awareness for people experiencing homelessness. Event organizers in...

City Council considers accepting public safety grants at weekly meeting

Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
February 13, 2024

The Boston City Council considered distributing grants and supporting resolutions on public safety and the arts at its meeting on Feb. 7 in the Christopher Iannella Chamber at City Hall.  Early on...

Photos: Tết 2024 in Boston showcases vibrant Vietnamese culture

Colorful lanterns covered the entrance of the festival. (Jack Burns for the Beacon)
February 9, 2024

At the 35th annual "Tết in Boston" festival, a celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, over 75 vendors and thousands of attendees packed the Flynn Cruiseport Terminal on Sunday from 10 a.m. to...

35th annual ‘Tết in Boston’ festival offers the Vietnamese community a sense of home

Eventgoers find a spot to enjoy their drinks. (Jack Burns for the Beacon)
February 8, 2024

Nestled inside an unassuming cruise terminal on the South Boston waterfront laid the vibrant 35th annual “Tết in Boston” festival, filled with Vietnamese families indulging in traditional cuisines,...

New Boston city councilors emphasize need for collaboration and cultural shift in upcoming term

District 6 City Councilor Benjamin Weber delivers his maiden speech at last weeks City Council meeting. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)
February 6, 2024

The Boston City Council welcomed four new members in January. Each of the newly inaugurated members has emphasized the need for collaboration among councilors to make impactful progress during the coming...

Photos: Harvard Square celebrates 16 years of chocolate indulgence

A vendor gives chocolate ice cream to a customer at the Harvard Square Taste of Chocolate Festival in Cambridge, Mass., on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Correspondent)
February 1, 2024

From Jan. 26 to 28, the 16th annual Taste of Chocolate Festival captivated thousands of sweet-toothed enthusiasts. Harvard Square was transformed into a chocolate lover’s paradise right in the heart...

Emerson community reacts to abnormal weather patterns in Boston

Emerson community reacts to abnormal weather patterns in Boston
January 31, 2024

Bostonians are no strangers to bizarre winters, keeping their coats and snow boots readily accessible in the winter months—but this year, everything seems to have changed for the warmer. January in...

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