Boston Mayor’s Race Narrows to a Progressive Versus a Moderate

The city’s 91-year succession of Irish American and Italian American mayors has ended, with Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George facing off in November.

It’s a ‘Brawl in Beantown,’ as Progressive Allies Clash in the Boston Mayor’s Race

For years, they were “sisters in service,” taking on the old guard and boosting one another’s careers. A rare open mayoral seat changed that.

Boston Police Commissioner Is Fired After Domestic Violence Allegations Emerge

Dennis White had served for two days before he was placed on leave because of accusations from two decades ago. He has dismissed them as false and tainted by racism.