Councilor Sharon Durkin is challenging Boston to rethink its composting program, demanding solutions for the city's densest neighborhoods that have been left out due to cost barriers.

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Councilors are demanding better access to curbside services for densely populated neighborhoods, highlighting the need for tailored solutions in areas like Chinatown and the Leather District.

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Boston councilors are raising concerns over whether local businesses are misusing Project Oscar compost bins, and the impact of contamination on the program's success.

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Boston is set to change its curbside food-waste pickup from weekly to biweekly starting Oct. 5, aiming to enroll over 1,600 households currently on the waitlist while saving costs!

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Boston's public health officials are cracking down on kratom, urging strict compliance with a new state emergency order that could reshape local regulations.

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Boston's Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement is taking crucial steps to support residents affected by the end of TPS protections, including new legal grants and mental-health programs tailored for the community.

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Boston's legal system is overwhelmed as advocates reveal hundreds of Haitian residents are left without crucial representation after the end of TPS protections.

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The termination of TPS is wreaking havoc on Boston's Haitian community, sparking fears of family separation and escalating mental health crises.

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Boston is facing a crisis as nearly 5,800 Haitian nationals and their families may lose vital work authorization—how will the city respond?

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Deteriorating conditions in Haiti, marked by rampant gang violence and severe food insecurity, demand urgent federal action—can Boston lead the charge for change?

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USPS may have skipped crucial steps in closing retail post offices, raising serious concerns about transparency and public input.

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After years of promises, Allston residents are rallying to demand the U.S. Postal Service restore their much-needed retail post office, leaving the community frustrated and without essential services.

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Boston councilors are taking action to tighten surveillance oversight after alarming gaps in data sharing from automated license-plate readers and social-media monitoring tools.

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Boston councilors are pushing for strict labeling and testing standards for kratom products to ensure safety and compliance—could this be the turning point for regulation?

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Dueling testimonies at the recent hearing revealed a stark divide: while some claim kratom saved their lives from chronic pain and addiction, others mourn loved ones lost to its dangers.

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Boston's City Council is taking a stand against dangerous synthetic kratom, aiming to protect public health while still allowing natural products for adults.

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Federal agencies are zeroing in on synthetic kratom products, sparking a debate on how to regulate natural alternatives for consumer safety.

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Boston is boosting digital equity with over 11,000 residents served through device distribution and AI literacy workshops, aiming to bridge the tech gap for vulnerable communities.

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Boston City Council stands united for striking Encore workers, demanding fair pay and job security—will their voices be heard?

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Boston councilors are pushing to strengthen tenant protections by expanding condo-conversion rules to smaller buildings, aiming to prevent displacement in vulnerable neighborhoods.

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