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A sweet weekend: Harvard Square’s Taste of Chocolate Festival returns with free chocolate extravaganza tastings

People sample free chocolate provided by local businesses at the 16th annual Harvard Square Taste of Chocolate fair, some waiting over an hour in the cold to sample a few morsels of chocolate in Cambridge, Mass., on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Amin S. Lotfi/Beacon Staff)
January 31, 2024

Chocolate lovers convened at Brattle Street in Cambridge on Saturday, dressed in warm winter garments and eagerly waiting in line for hours to get their fingers messy with free, chocolate-covered treats...

Anthro New England attracts large furry fandom to Seaport district

A group of furries march outside of the Anthro New England Convention. (Photo by Doktor is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
January 29, 2024

Thousands of furries and members of the furry fandom converged on The Westin in Boston’s Seaport district last weekend for the eighth annual Anthro New England (ANE) furry convention. The four-day event...

BDS Boston protests in Harvard Square over Chase Bank’s investment in Elbit Systems

Hundreds gather on John F. Kennedy Street to protest Chase Banks investment in Elbit systems, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Sofia Waldron/Beacon Staff)
January 24, 2024

A crowd of hundreds gathered in front of Chase Bank’s Harvard Square location in Cambridge on Saturday morning to protest the institution's investment in Elbit Systems, the primary weapons manufacturer...

2024 Iowa Caucuses narrow the Republican playing field

Iowa GOP party volunteers count caucus votes at West Des Moines precinct 316, located in the cafeteria of Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)
January 24, 2024

The 2024 Iowa Caucuses came and went for voters across the Hawkeye State, with record-cold temperatures putting a damper on the usual fanfare and crowds flocking to caucus events. According to the Des...

Patriots have dropped the ball since Tom Brady left

The New England Patriots logo.
December 14, 2023

After the collapse of the Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots are struggling to replicate the Super Bowl-winning seasons led by the star quarterback.  This season’s record is one of the...

‘Everything that Norman did was influenced by humanity’: Friends and fans remember Norman Lear ‘44

Norman Lear ‘44
December 13, 2023

If there’s one thing to know about Norman Lear, it’s that he valued giving others the spotlight. “He wanted to listen to you and wanted to know what you had to say,” said Kevin Bright ’76,...

Emerson CPLA hosts gun safety rally in Boston Common

Emerson CPLA hosts gun safety rally in Boston Common
December 13, 2023

Emerson’s Communication, Politics, and Law Association (CPLA) hosted a gun safety rally on Dec. 10 in the Boston Common in front of the State House in one of its first advocacy-centered events.  Joined...

Annual menorah lighting marks the first night of Hanukkah and casts a beacon of hope amid rising anti-semitism

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Rabbi Yosef Jazklos rise 22 feet into the air to light the menorah on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
December 13, 2023

The Chabad of Downtown Boston held its 40th annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, drawing in hundreds of Boston’s Jewish community members.  Standing in the Boston Common near the Park Street MBTA station,...

City council floats creation of climate superfund

Boston City Council
December 13, 2023

At its Dec. 6 meeting, the Boston City Council deliberated on several significant issues, from supporting the creation of a climate superfund to granting voting rights to all legal residents and banning...

MBTA Green Line closure lengthens commute times for students

MBTAs Park Street Station.
December 6, 2023

Between Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) closed the Green Line for necessary repairs and to eliminate slow zones. While it reopened Wednesday, additional closures...

Emerson students reflect on dull nightlife

Tremont Street at night.
December 6, 2023

Given Boston’s reputation as one of the safest cities in the country and its status as a “college city” with over 150,000 students enrolled in one of its dozens of schools, it seems like the perfect...

Boston Common celebrates various festivities during Holiday Tree Lighting

Performers and viewers of the event join on stage to light the tree on Boston Common on Thursday, Nov. 30.
December 6, 2023

A cold night was turned warm with friendship in the heart of Boston last week. On Thursday night, the Boston Common lawn had a stage festively adorned with wreaths and string lights lighting up the...

City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence

Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
December 5, 2023

The Boston City Council discussed several topics at its meeting on Nov. 29, ranging from updating the ordinance on non-motorized street food carts to creating a Committee on the Prevention of Domestic...

International students face unique challenges in finding post-graduate employment

Max Crumley-Effinger, assistant director of International Students Affairs, holds online OPT workshops for December 2023 graduates.
November 29, 2023

Senior Melodie Baigun isn’t just nervous about finding a job after graduation—she’s terrified. Baigun is an international student from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is currently applying for jobs...

Dozens flock to Boston Common for annual Nova Scotian tree arrival tradition

A man dressed as Santa Claus stands in front of the Nova Scotia tree and greets participants.
November 29, 2023

The chilly air around the Boston Common Visitors Center resounded with Christmas music and holiday spirit last Tuesday morning. The occasion marked the annual arrival of a Christmas tree donated to the...

Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality

Boston City Council
November 27, 2023

The Boston City Council took up consequential items at its meeting on Nov. 15. Discussion topics included expanding voting rights, welcoming a guaranteed income program, instituting an anti-bullying policy...

Boston City Council Election Day voting turnout shows decrease from last year

A vote sign near the Boston Common. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)
November 15, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Americans all across the country had the opportunity to vote for their elected city officials, specifically city council members. Boston comprises 55 communities with nine districts...

Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis

Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis
November 15, 2023

In the past two weeks, an ordinance approving tent bans and a grant for the funding of pre and post-arrest diversion of substance users to treatment have been passed by the city council. The first step...

Inside and Outside the Ritz Carlton: Kamala Harris’ Boston Visit

Protesters chant against Kamala Harris outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel during the vice presidents visit to Boston on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
November 14, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Boston on Nov. 9 to speak at Pipefitters Local 537, highlighting the importance of apprenticeship programs and union jobs.  Harris’ trip to Boston kicked off...

New faces set to join Boston City Council

Campaign signs hang from the street lamps outside of the Chinatown YMCA where voters cast their ballots.
November 13, 2023

Election Day in Boston has again come and gone, with many new faces set to join the City Council come January. The race for City Council At-Large was between eight candidates for four seats. The three...

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