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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Welcomes Third Child, Continues Commitment to Public Service and Family

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Published on January 14, 2025
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Welcomes Third Child, Continues Commitment to Public Service and FamilySource: Wikipedia/U.S. Army photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has welcomed a baby girl, Mira Wu Pewarski, who was born on Monday at 2 p.m. She weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and is 20 inches long, according to NBC Boston.

Mayor Wu, Boston's first woman and person of color to lead the city, now balances her duties with raising three children. Despite this, she remains committed to her role and plans to work closely with her team. After the birth of her third child, she intends to adjust her schedule, including more work-from-home options, as reported by WCVB.

"Mayor Wu wishes to express her deepest gratitude to the nurses, doctors, and healthcare staff who made this possible for her family and who work everyday to support so many families across the city." As mayor, she has advocated for family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave for city workers. Reflecting on her past campaigns after the births of her two sons, she said, "and both turned out great," as stated by NBC Boston