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Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo said his removal from his committee chair assignments and post as council vice president by council president Ed Flynn is unwarranted. “I don’t believe he has the grounds to remove me.  I’ve not…there’s nothing that I have actually done on the council or in any way shape or form in my life that would...

Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo confirmed Monday he’s been stripped of his titles as council vice president and as chairman of a couple committees. Council President Ed Flynn said he would “reassess” the decision at the end of 60 days, the Boston Globe reported. Arroyo says he never got an explanation from Flynn, who also rescinded his endorsement of Arroyo…

Councilor Ricardo Arroyo confirmed he’s been stripped of his titles as council vice president and as chairman of a couple committees for 60 days after a Boston Globe report highlighted two sexual assault investigations when Arroyo was a teen.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time since the MBTA released its initial plans to help commuters navigate the coming 30-day Orange Line shutdown, acknowledging that the early days “are going to be iffy.” “The first couple days are going to be a little bit iffy as everyone is sorting out the new routines and understanding…

The state is urging the around 100,000 people who take the MBTA Orange Line every day post-pandemic, to find an alternative commuting method other than driving.

A group of white supremacists marched through Boston over the weekend. Local leaders have denounced the action but members of the Black community say that falls short.

Boston community and faith leaders gathered for a press conference Monday morning calling for action by city leaders after a demonstration by dozens of apparent white supremacists who marched through the city’s streets and an alleged attack on a Black man on Saturday. The Boston Police Department said it learned around 12:30 p.m. that about 100 protesters had gathered on…

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and others spoke out Saturday after dozens of apparent white supremacists marched through the city’s streets. The Boston Police Department said it learned around 12:30 p.m. that about 100 protesters had gathered on Congress Street near City Hall Plaza. Photos and videos posted to social media appeared to show throngs of protesters marching under the banner…

A judge ordered two children charged in attacks at the Boston Common and in Downtown Crossing to wear GPS bracelets as a condition of bail. Two unidentified 13-year-olds were arraigned Monday at Suffolk County Juvenile Court. One of the defendants is facing 14 charges in connection with nine incidents; that person was ordered held on $5,000 bail, the Suffolk County…

Students return to the James F. Condon School in South Boston Monday for the first time since a .45 caliber bullet was found in one of the bathrooms and a flyer with a swastika was found last week.

Students return to the James F. Condon School in South Boston Monday for the first time since a .45 caliber bullet was found in one of the bathrooms last week.

Students return to the James F. Condon School in South Boston Monday for the first time since a .45 caliber bullet was found in one of the bathrooms last week. Principal Robby Chisholm is facing criticism for how he handled the incident. A lot of parents were outraged, while Boston City Council President Ed Flynn and Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael…

Two city councilors allege the principal of Condon Community School prevented police from immediately sweeping the building after the discovery of the bullet.

Local officials allege the school’s principal did not follow appropriate safety measures after the discovery of the bullet.

A principal of a South Boston school is facing criticism after two city councilors say he failed to ensure public safety after live ammunition was found in the school’s bathroom last week. Students will return to the Condon Community School on Monday for the first time since a bullet was found, but it’s how the principal reportedly handled the...

Violent crime has surged across Boston over the last week, worrying residents and business owners and prompting the mayor to call the recent uptick in violence “very difficult” and “traumatic.” Police arrested five teenagers after cellphone video showed them brutally attacking a woman in Downtown Crossing Monday night, reportedly because they didn’t like that she wore her hair in...

Boston officials are discussing ways to combat violence after a recent string of incidents downtown.

Concern over recent violence in Chinatown brought community members and public officials together to discuss safety in the Boston neighborhood.

A violent encounter on the streets of Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood over the weekend ended in barrage of gunfire, leaving two men suffering from life-threatening injuries and prompting community leaders to hold a meeting to address recent violence in the area. The shooting early Sunday morning, which also led to a car chase, marked the second violent incident in Chinatown...

Boston leaders are addressing a recent increase in violence in Chinatown.