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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Beverly School Committee President Rachael Abell outside Beverly High School following the re-opening of district schools (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).
A historic teacher strike upended a North Shore town. The Beverly School Committee president says ‘it wasn’t about the kids.’

The Beverly School Committee President said the 12-day teacher strike was a “planned, coordinated, strategic attack” as high school students...

Boston City Hall on Monday, October 28, 2024. (Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested on federal charges, colleagues call for her resignation

District 7 Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested Friday morning on federal public corruption charges relating to an alleged...

The Snowport holiday market in December, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)
Seaport’s Holiday Market at Snowport opens its gates

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the correct opening date. Snowport opened on Nov. 8, not Nov. 29. Over 120 vendors...

A 45-foot-tall white spruce in Boston Common is lit up with a fireworks display at the culmination of the annual Holiday Lights display on Dec. 5, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).
Boston, music stars, and Santa celebrate holiday tree lighting

Hundreds of people bundled up in thick scarves and fuzzy hats traversed bitter winds and near-freezing temperatures to gather around the...