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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Boston mayor Michelle Wu dismisses Trump threat to remove World Cup games from city

We're in a world where for drama, for control, for pushing the boundaries ongoing threats are issued to individuals and communities who refuse to back down and comply or be obedient to a hateful agenda. We are going to continue to be who we are and that means, unfortunately, we are going to be in a conversation in a way that is targeting Boston's values, Wu added. Ten toes down for Boston.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump threatens removal of World Cup games from Boston, Olympics from LA

Donald Trump has again said he'd pressure Fifa to remove 2026 World Cup games from a host city on the basis of that city's politics, with Boston becoming the third such city to come in for threats from the US president. Trump also said he would consider similar action against Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics on account of potential safety issues.
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fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

After recount, District 7 race results remain the same

Despite a recount, the results of Boston's preliminary election for District 7 city councilor will remain unchanged. The two candidates moving on to the general election in November are still Said Ahmed and Miniard Culpepper. The two prevailed in a crowded race. As former Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson resigned and pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, 11 would-be candidates threw their names into the mix. District 7 is comprised of parts of Fenway, Dorchester, Roxbury, and some of the South End.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Close District 7 Boston city councilor race could go to a recount

Ahmed and Culpepper advanced to November after a razor-thin District 7 preliminary; Afonso and allies filed for a recount after falling behind by about 17–20 votes.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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As Fernandes Anderson's sentencing looms, read what Boston city councilors wrote in letters to judge

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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As Fernandes Anderson's sentencing looms, read what Boston city councilors wrote in letters to judge

fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Kraft calls allegations Boston over-taxed office buildings 'serious and credible'

While I can't speak to the accuracy of these allegations, they are serious and credible. And they demand an answer,
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Wu calls on Kraft to return contributions from Trump-affiliated law firm

Michelle Wu demanded Josh Kraft return campaign contributions from Paul Weiss because of the firm's pro-bono work for the Trump administration and subsequent attorney donations.
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fromBoston.com
5 months ago

City Hall attorney running for mayor reportedly placed on leave

John Houton claims his administrative leave due to his mayoral candidacy is an intimidation tactic by Mayor Wu's administration.
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fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Suffolk DA Hayden endorses Wu, who had backed his opponent in previous campaign

Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden endorses Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for re-election, marking a significant turnaround in their prior political rivalry.
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