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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 02/02/2026
Boston is working 24/7 to clear out snow from across our city. 89,000 cubic yards of snow have already been removed and more heavy machinery is hitting the streets tonight.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 21/12/2025
Every neighborhood in Boston has beautiful Christmas trees and holiday lights! 🎄✨ Thank you to our @boston.gov workers who make our neighborhoods shine bright and bring the wonder and joy of the season to life for all of our neighbors. ⭐
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 16/12/2025
Madison Park just took a big step forward on the path to a rebuild!
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Big news for Boston, BPS, & our future: Madison Park selected by the state school construction funding program to rebuild a state-of-the-art vocational education campus!
bostonglobe.com
Potential $700 million Madison Park school rebuild wins support from state funding agency - The Boston Globe
Boston is likely to get hundreds of millions of dollars from the state for what could be the most expensive school project in Massachusetts history.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
With these baseless attacks targeting our nation-leading programs for fair and affordable housing, the Trump administration continues to undermine the very civil rights laws they are supposed to uphold.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Unlike the Trump administration, Boston follows the law. And we deliver for our residents: Over the last four years, Boston has created more affordable housing and helped more families become first-time homeowners than ever before.
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spanaut @spanaut.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Chainsaw skills: Wu 1 Musk 0
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The Nova Scotia Christmas tree is officially on its way to the oldest public park in America! Thank you from Boston to our northerly neighbors for well over a century of friendship & care.
Michelle takes up the chainsaw to fell this year’s Tree for Boston in Nova Scotia
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
In Boston, every day is No Kings Day
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 08/10/2025
This morning, we proudly cut the ribbon on the new Sarah Roberts School in Roslindale! In 1847, a brave five-year-old girl and her father became the first to challenge school segregation in court. Sarah Roberts and her father, Benjamin Roberts, sued the City of Boston. 🧵
Mayor Wu cuts a red ribbon on stage surrounded by students, staff, and other community members that hold the ribbon. A crowd watches and photographs them from beneath the stage.Mayor Wu poses for a photo with a crowd of community members.Mayor Wu smiles and engages in conversation with five students.The Sarah Roberts school exterior can be seen during a cloudy and rainy day.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 06/10/2025
I am delighted to welcome Clare Kelly as our new Chief of Staff! Clare has been a key leader over the last 4 years, serving as Director of Intergovernmental Relations since Jan. 2022. Her decades of service in government and community will help steer our work to make Boston a home for everyone.
Graphic with a professional photo of Clare Kelly and text: Mayor Wu appoints Clare Kelly Chief of Staff, Boston Mayor's Office.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Thank you! Even better: polls are actually open until 8pm tonight 😄
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Sunday afternoon door-knocking + crashing Patriots watch parties 😅 Rather be with fans in Dorchester than in the luxury box in Foxboro any day of the week!
Michelle & volunteers take a picture on Adams Street before going out to knock on doorsMichelle walks down the street with her canvassing partner in DorchesterGOTV weekend dream: knocking on a door & being invited in to crash a football watch party with a house full of voters!
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
It’s Boston vs. the billionaires, and I’m with Boston.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Not just any supporter—a compatriot helping Trump with flights to Guantánamo
huffpost.com
Patriots Team Plane Makes Trip To Guantánamo Bay
The plane’s charter company works with the U.S. government to “move military personnel,” a spokesperson for the team owner’s company told HuffPost.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 19/08/2025
Boston will not back down from who we are and what we stand for.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 08/08/2025
We’re making Boston a home for everyone—except rats. 🐀 Join the City of Boston for “Let’s Talk Rats: the Boston Rodent Action Plan” this Tuesday, August 12 to share your feedback and see what steps we’re taking to reduce the rodent population in Boston. Register at boston.gov/rats —link in bio.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Oh wow they really changed the coloring to make me look like a vampire 😂 Same message from that day goes for the Kraft billionaire SuperPAC: Hands Off Boston!
A picture from the April #HandsOff rally with Michelle, Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, & Councilors Gigi Coletta Zapata & Ben Weber on City Hall Plaza (📷: John Wilcox)
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
The Mayor of Boston should work for the people of Boston & no one else, without hidden financial interests, conflicts, & entanglements. I’ve released my full & complete financials every year for the last 12 years. Josh Kraft promised to do so months ago…still waiting!
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Donald Trump has proven that politicians today can get away with ignoring basic transparency & avoid accountability on personal financial interests, conflicts & entanglements. I’ve been disclosing financials since before Trump & still believe in good government. Here’s why it matters in this race:🧵
wbur.org
Josh Kraft has yet to disclose his 2024 tax return — in fact, he's filing late
In May, the Kraft campaign said it would release his tax returns “in the near future.” But now the campaign says the candidate had asked the IRS for a six-month filing extension.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
As always, the devil is in the details.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
#BostonFamilyDay is one of the absolute coolest things @wutrain.bsky.social has done in this first term for Boston residents. Hundreds of folks have been able to experience the City's cultural treasures for the first time with their families. Today is one of the biggest days yet. Go, go, go.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Honored to earn the support of the teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, librarians & all members of our largest City union! As a BPS mom, I’m grateful for BTU members every single day. Proud to keep working together to make Boston a home for everyone & BPS the first choice for all our families.
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Press Release: Mayor Michelle Wu gains key endorsement from Boston Teachers Union - Boston Teachers Union
BOSTON – Today, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more [...]
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
At long last, a new deal for Madison Park & the trades. Thank you, Ms. Baker & all the Friends of Madison Park for your leadership.
dotnews.com
Opinion— At long last, a new deal for Madison Park and the trades | Dorchester Reporter
Last month, on May 13, Mayor Wu and Boston Public School Superintendent Mary Skipper announced a new agreement between the Boston Building Trades Union, the Carpenters’ Union, and the City to provide ...
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
The times are dark, but @wutrain.bsky.social helps us find joy on the regular. This was a great event and a great day celebrating @ayoedebiribrasil.bsky.social at BLS. #bospoli #mapoli
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Actress and Boston Latin alum Ayo Edebiri visits students with Mayor Wu
A crowded auditorium at Boston Latin School erupted in screams as Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Ayo Edebiri returned to her alma mater. She pointed out familiar faces in the crowd with B...
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
For decades in Boston, BMRB was a trusted source of municipal finance & policy expertise. Today they behave as a political action committee to lower corporate taxes. I declined the annual invite to present advanced insights on Boston’s budget at a $325/person lunch to fundraise for this cause.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
This exchange between @wutrain.bsky.social and AZ Rep. Paul Gosar shows the key difference between a smart, tough, capable, big city Mayor and a Republican backbencher in Congress. Mayors deal with the fallout when Congress plays political games. #bospoli #mapoli
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 05/03/2025
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家. This is our city. We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone. #Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
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Mayor Michelle Wu's Opening Statement to the United States House Committee on Oversight
YouTube video by City of Boston
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Big vote of confidence for Mayor’s reelection today, team. #bospoli #mapoli
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Largest city police union delivers big endorsement to Mayor Wu | Dorchester Reporter
Mayor Wu won a ringing endorsement from the city’s largest public safety unions— the Boston Police Patrolmen Association (BPPA) and the association’s affiliated EMS partners— during a press conference...
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Arguably the greatest ever to do it. R.I.P. Gene Hackman at 95. #moviesky
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
This is our city. We’re going to continue following & enforcing the laws to keep all Bostonians safe. And it goes without saying that our police commissioner has my complete confidence & support.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
@thedanrather.bsky.social tells the rest of the country what we in Boston already know: @wutrain.bsky.social is a light in the darkness. My Mayor! #bospoli #mapoli
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More Than a Mayor
A Reason To Smile
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Big fun on a school night: Jazzmeia Horn at the Winery.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Proud to be part of this team and all that @wutrain.bsky.social has accomplished. #bospoli #mapoli
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Delivering for Boston
YouTube video by Michelle Wu for Boston
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We had a very special visitor at the Cabinet meeting today: Miss Mira joined us in living color. #bospoli #mapoli
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
In this house City Hall was always a landmark 💜
Baby Mira wears a vintage “I 💜 City Hall” onesie handed down from her brothers
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I’m a US citizen because of birthright citizenship. Immigrants & their kids have a special love for this country—as the home worth sacrificing everything to build. Shame on these illegal efforts to undermine our country’s values. TY @massago.bsky.social for leading the charge to take this on!
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Alex Lawrence @alawrence12.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Mayor Wu has always been a staunch advocate for city workers and it's been an honor to help her push paid family leave benefits at City Hall across the finish line. When I had my first daughter in 2017, I was one of those city workers represented by a union and not covered by the first roll out.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Another episode in our continuing series, "My Boss Is Better Than Your Boss." Enjoy!
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Came home yesterday with plenty of time for baby snuggles all around + treats from Sweet Teez & Sugar bakeries! Best birthday ever 💕
Michelle smiles from the backseat next to baby Mira in her car seat & too big puffy onesie coat for the car ride home from the hospitalBaby is wearing a pink shirt and wrapped in a pink fleece blanket while being held by big brother at home Michelle & her family celebrate mom’s & baby’s birthdays at home with treats from Sweet Teez & Sugar Bakeries
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Advocating for paid family leave for city workers has been a constant in @wutrain.bsky.social’s career since her earliest days on the City Council. Nice piece here worth reading and sharing. #bospoli #mapoli
bostonglobe.com
After giving birth, Wu isn’t taking formal parental leave. But she made sure city workers can. - The Boston Globe
In her first few years in office, Wu proposed then expanded the city's paid parental leave program. Some still wish it were longer.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
More huge news, team: Baby Girl, Mira, has arrived safe and sound. Congrats to @wutrain.bsky.social and the whole family. So exciting! #bospoli #mapoli
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Big news today: @wutrain.bsky.social is keeping up the push for residential property tax relief in Boston. #bospoli #mapoli
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Boston Mayor Wu seeking tax break for homeowners again, this time with rebates on the table
Now that tax bills have hit mailboxes, Mayor Michelle Wu is appealing to legislators again for relief for Boston homeowners — and seeking permission to offer more rebates at the very least.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Must read. Must act. More to come. Boston residential taxpayers can see the difference in their bills that our tax relief legislation would’ve delivered: boston.gov/tax-calculator
bostonglobe.com
‘Lord help me... I can’t afford it.’ Jan. property tax bills are out and some Boston homeowners are reeling. - The Boston Globe
“I can’t afford it, but I don’t know what to do," said one Boston homeowner. These bills are the first issued since Mayor Michelle Wu failed to convince state lawmakers to pass her tax proposal design...
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Big news in the labor world today
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A 20-Year-Old Rift In Organized Labor Just Got Mended
The reunion between the Service Employees International Union and the leading labor federation comes at a critical moment for the U.S. labor movement.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
“It was gutsy for Wu to announce school closures in an election year and say there are more to come, given the almost inevitable controversy closings arouse. But it also sends a signal to the broader BPS community and voters that she’s serious about right-sizing the district...” #bospoli #mapoli
bostonglobe.com
School closures are hard. But Wu and Skipper’s plan will make BPS a better district. - The Boston Globe
Simply by virtue of putting more kids in fully enrolled schools with a broader range of programming, the closures and reconfigurations should have a beneficial impact.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
#bospoli #mapoli
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Boston Family Days program kicks off at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - The Boston Globe
On Boston Family Days, students in grades K-12 who live in the city, plus two guests, will be able to visit nine institutions free of charge on the first two Sundays of each month.
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@loumandarini @loumandarini.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Allison Cartwright is the very best. There is nothing better than seeing great things come to great people. #bospoli #mapoli
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DotNews @dotnews.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
The city of Boston is on pace to record a significant drop in violent crime in 2024 driven by a notable decline in shootings and homicides.There have been 24 murders so far in 2024, which is believed to the lowest since 1957, according to city officials. www.dotnews.com/2024/officia...
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, Mayor Wu, and Isaac Yablo, the Mayor’s Senior Advisor for Community Safety, are shown during a press conference to discuss public safety at BPD headquarters at Schroeder Plaza on Dec. 27, 2024. Screenshot from City of Boston video.
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