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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stepped away from City Hall Friday night for a special performance alongside world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall. The pair played a rendition of “Ave Maria,” an 1853 piece by French composer Charles Gounod,
Boston’s mayor played a duet with the world-famous cellist as part of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Celebrity Series.
After Zohran Mamdani's win in New York, many are asking if charismatic, progressive mayors can save the Democratic Party. Looking at Michelle Wu's record in Boston, along with Mamdani's campaign, offers some insights into what is energizing voters.
Mayor Michelle Wu burned through more than $5,000 in taxpayer funds on travel accommodations for her four-day family trip to Canada, where she chopped down the Boston Common Christmas tree gifted to the city by the Nova Scotia province.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed a duet with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma at the Boston Symphony Hall Friday night.
Massachusetts voters will consider a rent control measure in 2026 as advocates cite rising rents and opponents warn of reduced rental supply.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s reelection comes with a whopping $43,000 raise to bring her salary to $250,000 next year. Wu and the City Council will both receive pay hikes to start off the new year, thanks to legislation passed by the Council in 2022.
Wu and Ma played a rendition of “Ave Maria,” a 19th century composition by frenchman Charles Gounod based upon the work of German musician Johann Sebastian Bach.