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04.26.2023

In the Daily Free Press: Elizabeth Warren kicks off Senate re-election campaign with Roxbury Town Hall

On Thursday, April 13th, Daily Free Press reported that Elizabeth Warren hosted her first Senate re-election campaign event in Roxbury alongside Mayor Michelle Wu, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and Governor Maura Healy — Click to read more details.

04.26.2023

In connectcre: Roxbury Mixed-Income Development Flat 9 at Whittier Celebrates Completion

On Thursday, April 13th, residents of Roxbury, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Mayor Michelle Wu, and other City of Boston officials gathered to celebrate Flat 9 at Whittier — Click to read more details.

04.24.2023

In the Boston Herald: Fatal pedestrian crashes rise across Massachusetts

On March 30th, 2023, the Boston Herald announced that fatal crashes into pedestrians have increased across Massachusetts, amounting to a total of 101 pedestrian deaths in 2022, according to a recently-released WalkBoston report. FEATURED: MPDC’S Community Planning Manager, Tahara Samuel — Click to read more details.

02.27.2023

In CBS Boston News: ‘First Lady of Roxbury’ Melnea Cass may be one of the most unheralded civil rights heroes

On February 22nd, 2023, CBS Boston News highlighted the late Melnea Cass (aka “The First Lady of Roxbury”), her contributions to the Roxbury community during her livelihood, and connections between Cass’ legacy and MPDC’s presence in Roxbury. FEATURED: MPDC’s Deputy Director, Ingrid Tucker — Click to read more details.