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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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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
Illustration Hailey Akau
Celtics sell for over $6 billion to North Shore native, largest sale in North American sports ever
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.
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Top contenders and key storylines to watch: What to expect from women’s March Madness
‘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
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
 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
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
Boston Fleet makes headlines and breaks glass ceilings with on-ice brawl
Boston Fleet makes headlines and breaks glass ceilings with on-ice brawl
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.
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
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
The Mass. State House (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)
Mass. State Senate passes rules package aimed at increasing public participation and transparency
Commuters enter the MBTA Boylston Greenline station on Feb. 21, 2025. (Madalyn Jimiera/ Beacon Staff)
Back on Track? MBTA riders reflect on the Track Improvement Program
A student with the Boston Workers Circle fifth graders class holds a sign in support of prison reform on Feb. 23 (Yogev Toby / Beacon Staff)
Why these fifth graders are advocating for prison reform