Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.
City councilors hope Boston’s first Asian-American firefighter becomes trailblazer
The hiring of May Ho — who will soon become the first female Asian-American firefighter for the city of Boston — was praised by city councilors Thursday.
Read the full story on Boston Herald.
City Council, activists seek changes to Boston affordable housing rules
A City Council meeting on Monday will focus on toughening Boston’s policies that require developers to build affordable housing.
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Police say man had a lot of junk in his trunk: 4 1/2 pounds of heroin and fentanyl
Boston Police report arresting a local man in the South End yesterday after, they say, drug-control officers watched another guy deposit a package that turned out to contain more than two pounds each of heroin and fentanyl in the man's car trunk.
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Feds charge Grove Hall man and pal re-sold legally purchased guns at a steep markup on Boston streets
Two men, one from Dorchester, one from Randolph, were indicted yesterday on a federal charge of conspiracy to deal in firearms without a license for the eight guns they allegedly bought from a Woburn gun dealer for re-sale, possibly to Boston gang members.
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Some residents less than impressed with City Hall Plaza renovation plans
The city of Boston was met with tough critics as it presented plans for a $70 million facelift to City Hall Plaza.
Read the full story on Boston 25 News.
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