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Councilor Edwards Proposes Clean Streets Non-Profit

Posted on Author Matt Conti

City Councilor Lydia Edwards spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) about a new non-profit structure to augment city services aimed at tackling the neighborhood’s persistent trash issues. Edwards said that in her North End constituent updates, trash cleanup was the #1 cited problem. At issue, said the councilor, is that Boston’s public Read More…
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Lydia Edwards for City Council Speaks at North End / Waterfront Residents Association Meeting

Posted on Author Chris Romano

At the May 11th North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting, East Boston resident Lydia Edwards, running for District 1 City Council, introduced herself and her platform to NEWRA members. Edwards is currently the Deputy Director for Housing Stability. Her page on The City of Boston’s website says, “As a Deputy Director within the Department of Read More…
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Boston City Council Supports Natural Hair Bill

Posted on Author Sara Brown

The Boston City Council voiced their support for a bill at the statehouse that would protect women, specifically black women and girls, from being discriminated against in terms of their natural hair. Councilor Lydia Edwards supported the bill saying there is over-regulation across the country in regards to hair that often results in young girls Read More…