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Taxes · BostonSTATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2026.....In the showdown over local property taxes, the Senate on Thursday advanced a relief bill and delivered a formal rebuke to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s tax shift plan.Senators voted 37-1 to pass the so-called tax shock bill and rejected an amendment that mirrored Wu’s home rule petition on a 33-5 vote. The majority of the Boston delegation supported the amendment.See the Story
Mass. Senate passes bill to address ‘shock’ of rising property tax bills
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Inauguration · BostonSpecial to the Sun
District 7 City Councilor Miniard Culpepper. The Boston City Council welcomed Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who began his first term representing District 7 on January 5, following a recent inauguration ceremony. Councilor Culpepper represents the neighborhood of Roxbury and sections of Dorchester, Fenway, and the South End. Born and raised on Seaver Street in Dorchester, he was shaped by a family legacy rooted in activism, fa…See the Story
City Council Welcomes Councilor Miniard Culpepper – The Boston Sun

Boston, Massachusetts · BostonSpecial to the Sun In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone, the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket (MAAH) invites the public to take part in a vibrant series of programs, many offered at no cost, at its 46 Joy Street loc…See the Story