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Thousands gather in City Hall Plaza in Boston at the Hands Off 2025 protest on Saturday, April, 5, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

‘We do not agonize in Boston; we organize’: ‘Hands Off!’ protest, matching nationwide movement, drives thousands to City Hall

By Madalyn Jimiera and Bella Nordman / April 5, 2025
The streets of Boston leading to City Hall were flooded as thousands of signs, held high above heads, made clear the demands of the people: “Beware of DOGE,” “Stop Fascism,” and “Dump Trump.”
Thousands gather in City Hall Plaza in Boston at the Hands Off 2025 protest on Saturday, April, 5, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Tens of thousands take to the streets to protest the Trump administration

By Arthur Mansavage and Madla Walsh / April 5, 2025

Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Downtown Boston on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide demonstration against the Trump Administration...

A protestor holds up a sign that reads "no one votes for elon" on Sat. 29, 2025. (Sage Jezierski/ Beacon Staff)

Global ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement makes its way to Boston

By Sage Jezierski, Staff Writer / April 2, 2025

Over 600 people gathered outside the Tesla showroom in the Prudential Center on March 29 to participate in the global “Tesla Takedown” movement.  The...

A Penske rental truck flipped on it's side on a Chinatown sidewalk on Tuesday, April, 1, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Truck crashed in downtown Boston, hospitalizing several

By Merritt Hughes and Arthur Mansavage / April 2, 2025

A Penske delivery truck crashed in Chinatown yesterday, hospitalizing multiple people involved in the accident. The truck was overturned on the corner...

Thousands gather in Somerville Massachusetts on Wed. 26, 2025 to protest the detainment of a tufts student by ICE. (Hannah Brueske/Beacon Staff)

Thousands rally at Tufts University to decry ICE detainment of Rumeysa Öztürk

By Meg Richards and Hannah Brueske / March 26, 2025

Thousands of protesters gathered to demand justice for Rumeysa Öztürk the day after her arrest on Wednesday beneath the windmill in Powder House Square...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pays tribute to members of the figure skating community at the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday, March 26. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

ISU World Figure Skating Championships honor victims of Jan. 29 plane crash

By DJ Mara, Dept. Metro Editor / March 26, 2025

The International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships are underway at TD Garden, with athletes vying to secure spots in the 2026 Milan...

An ode to the ghost of Boston sports past—and what it means for the present

An ode to the ghost of Boston sports past—and what it means for the present

By Daniel O’Toole, Staff Writer / March 26, 2025

Growing up a Boston sports fan, I’ve been spoiled rotten. As if I don’t hear it from my dad and my grandfather enough, the last 25 years in Boston...

Pro-Palestinian protesters burn double sided United States/Israeli flag on Monday March 24, 2025. (Iselin Bratz/ Beacon Staff)

Boylston SJP marches down Tremont despite wind and rain, burns two-sided Israeli-American flag

By Iselin Bratz and Meg Richards / March 26, 2025

Amid pouring rain and near-freezing temperatures, more than 40 protesters with Boylston Students for Justice for Palestine gathered in the beer...

Demonstrators holding signs and standing at Washington Street and Summer Street in Downtown Crossing on March 22, 2025. (Madalyn Jimiera/ Beacon Staff)

Protesters advocate for water access in Gaza Strip on World Water Day

By Madalyn Jimiera and Rina Laby / March 26, 2025

As visitors made their way through the bustling heart of Downtown Crossing Saturday afternoon, a group of nearly 30 demonstrators, most of whom were retirees,...

Illustration Hailey Akau

Celtics sell for over $6 billion to North Shore native, largest sale in North American sports ever

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / March 20, 2025

The Boston Celtics have been sold to William Chisholm, the managing partner of Symphony Technology Group, for a record $6.1 billion, the current ownership...

Mayor Michelle Wu at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of City Hall Plaza on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

‘No one tells Boston how to take care of our own.’ Mayor Wu delivers 2025 State of the City address.

By DJ Mara, Dept. Metro Editor / March 19, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her third State of the City address Wednesday night at MGM Music Hall in Fenway, updating key stakeholders and constituents...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Top contenders and key storylines to watch: What to expect from women’s March Madness

By Meg Richards, Managing Editor / March 19, 2025

As March Madness kicks off, all eyes are on the court for the next two weeks—but don’t discount the ladies. These teams are stacked with strong women...

‘Good old classic Boston’: An early start to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

‘Good old classic Boston’: An early start to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

By Hannah Woods and Ari Mei-Dan / March 17, 2025

Vibrant green flooded South Boston’s streets as over one million people gathered for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. People lined up and...

The Women's March outside of the Massachusetts State House on March 8, 2025.

‘A battle for humanity’: Thousands show out for Women’s March on International Women’s Day

By Stella Huberlie / March 13, 2025
The Boston iteration of the Women’s March was part of a massive demonstration movement across the United States.
 A couple leaves a midday Ash Wednesday blessing at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Wednesday, March 5. (Photo Izzy Bryars / Beacon Staff)

Pope Francis’ still battling double pneumonia in Rome hospital

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / March 5, 2025

Pope Francis has been receiving treatment for almost three weeks for bilateral pneumonia in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican’s Holy See Press Office...

Mayor Michelle Wu answers questions after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of City Hall Plaza on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Mayor Wu testifies on Capitol Hill, defends Boston’s sanctuary status amid GOP pushback

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / March 5, 2025

Boston continues to stand resolute in its sanctuary status as Mayor Michelle Wu testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning. Wu rejected republican accusations...

Boston Fleet makes headlines and breaks glass ceilings with on-ice brawl

Boston Fleet makes headlines and breaks glass ceilings with on-ice brawl

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / March 5, 2025

While most hockey fans’ attention was on the 4 Nations Face-Off championship on Feb. 20 at TD Garden, hockey history was also being made in Ottawa, Canada.  Boston...

Boston City Hall Plaza in the evening on Monday, October 28, 2024.(Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)

Nearly a quarter of all Boston residents are undecided on their pick for mayor—here’s why.

By Adam Nuñez, Staff Writer / March 5, 2025

As the 2025 Boston mayoral race kicks off, some voters are still on the fence as incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu goes head-to-head with wealthy philanthropist...

Boston City Hall on Monday, October 28, 2024. (Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)

City Council condemns Trump administration’s cuts to two major federal agencies

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / March 5, 2025

Last week, the Boston City Council unanimously voted for resolutions denouncing cuts to two different federal organizations, the National Institute of...

Protesters gather outside of Israeli consulate in honour of Aaron Bushnell (Hannah Brueske/Beacon Staff).

Protesters mark year anniversary of Aaron Bushnell’s death outside of Israeli Consulate

By Hannah Brueske, Dept. Projects Editor / February 26, 2025

A dozen protesters with the Boston Coalition for Palestine marched outside of the Israeli Consulate in Boston on Tuesday on the one-year anniversary of...