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It would be shortsighted and misguided to believe that
Donald Trump is solely responsible for all of the problems that plague the United States of America and its government, but needless to say, in the aftermath of his four years as president, the notion of proper governance however one happens to define it is at the top of many minds. And who better to look to for an examination of what government can and should be than
Frederick Wiseman? The 91-year-old filmmaker, renowned for his in-depth explorations of important institutions in the United States, is back again with a timely new documentary:
Mayor Marty Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross and others toured a neighborhood during a community peace walk in Boston in October.Barry Chin/Globe Staff
The abrupt retirement announcement Thursday of Boston Police Commissioner William Gross unleashed a torrent of speculation that upended Boston politics, which is quickly shifting amid the imminent departure of Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
Gross, the cityâs first Black police commissioner, addressed the most pressing rumor himself. No, Gross said, he would not be running for mayor. But even with Grossâ declaration, questions persist.
Why now? Whatâs next? Would he endorse a candidate or play some other political role?
By Kenny Webster
Greetings from the former Energy Capital of the world: Houston, Texas.
I know it s been a while since we ve talked about local news on this blog. In my defense Washington DC has been absolutely bonkers lately (perhaps you ve heard) and now our state lawmakers are back in Austin, Texas for another legislative session. So there s been plenty to distract us.
But if you ve been following President Joe Biden s executive orders you already know Democrats are destroying jobs all across the country, including (and especially) here in the Lone Star State. And somehow Mayor Turner has managed to find a way to throw gas on the fire.
Mayor Walsh announces the creation of 1,023 new units of affordable housing in 2020 boston.gov - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from boston.gov Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By Bill Forry and Maddie Kilgannon
January 27, 2021
Bill Forry and Maddie Kilgannon
Annissa Essaibi George will formally announce her candidacy for Mayor of Boston on Thursday in East Boston. Images courtesy Essaibi George campaign.
Annissa Essaibi George, a citywide councillor and former Boston schoolteacher with deep roots in Dorchester, will announce her candidacy for mayor of Boston today. The 47-year-old mother of four and small business owner will join what is now a three-woman race including two of her colleagues from the council to succeed Mayor Martin Walsh, who is expected to resign in the coming days.
She will launch her campaign outside of East Boston High School, where she worked for 13 years as a BPS educator before running for public office.