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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

6 years

The crowd breaks out singing Sweet Caroline on the #BostonCommon after the #RedSox win the World Series.

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2 years

Some Friday news: Today is my last day at @statehousenews after almost three years of working with some of the best in the business. In a few weeks, I'll be starting at @masslivenews as their new Boston-based reporter. Very excited about the new opportunity. #mapoli

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REVENGE PORN: Mass. House passes legislation 151-0 Wednesday that would make it illegal to distribute nude content of someone without permission. Bill also adds "coercive control" to the state's definition of "abuse" in an attempt to address non-physical forms of abuse. #mapoli

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Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara’s driving record features multiple violations and sanctions, including failing to appear in court or trial in Connecticut, according to a copy provided to the Herald. #bospoli

City Councilor Kendra Lara’s driving record shows multiple violations, sanctions

City Councilor Kendra Lara’s driving record shows multiple violations, including failing to appear in court or trial in Connecticut, according to her Registry of Motor Vehicles record obtaine…

www.bostonherald.com

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2 years

Gov. Maura Healey gives @MattPStout a stare-down Friday afternoon as he asks about donations from lobbyists to the newly-minted governor's inauguration fund. This was her first formal press conference since she was sworn in Thursday at the State House. #mapoli

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3 years

Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov Polito present a proclamation to the Boston College Women’s Lacrosse team following their 16-10 win over Syracuse during the NCAA D1 championship. #mapoli

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2 years

Boston public health officials issued a stark COVID-19 warning Friday ahead of NYE, saying a rise in coronavirus and influenza cases is expected to continue into the New Year. BPS also implementing a temporary masking policy. #mapoli #bospoli Read more:

Health officials sound COVID alarm in Boston as schools adopt temporary masking

Health officials in Boston issued a grim warning about an expected continued rise of COVID-19 and flu levels into the new year. That comes as public schools in the city adopted a temporary masking...

www.masslive.com

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3 years

Happy to say after a year plus, I've taken on a full-time position @statehousenews where I'll report, manage events, and eventually, take on @MASSterList . Looking forward to sticking around Boston and watching many Red Sox games. #mapoli

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5 years

Spent the day shooting file photos for @statehousenews ... got the most important one on the way back into the office.

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5 years

Great dog content from the State House today: A state trooper had his dog jump up in the air as they passed a handful of reporters waiting for Gov. Baker. @statehousenews #mapoli

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2 years

Local neo-Nazi leader Christopher Hood told a New Hampshire judge that local lawyers declined to defend him in a civil lawsuit brought by Attorney General John Formella that alleges violations of the state's civil rights laws. #newhampshire #nhpoli

Neo-Nazis being sued by N.H. AG say local lawyers won’t defend them

New England neo-Nazi leader Christopher Hood said at a Wednesday court hearing that local lawyers in New Hampshire will not defend him as he faces civil charges brought by the state's attorney...

www.masslive.com

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

2 years

It's my last few weeks at @masslivenews . This job offered me a great chance to cover all kinds of stories in Mass. I'm very grateful to the reporters and editors here. And I'm not going far. I'm excited to start at @bostonherald as their second State House reporter in May. 🗞️📰

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Chris Van Buskirk

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2 years

Boston to challenge 2020 U.S. Census count, Mayor Michelle Wu alleges undercount negatively affects access to public resources. #bospoli #mapoli

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces challenge to 2020 U.S. Census count

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon said she is particularly concerned about Allston’s reported 5.9% population loss and 40% decline in group quarters population — numbers that she says stem from the...

www.masslive.com

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1 year

It's my first day at @bostonherald as a state politics reporter! Drop me a line at cvanbuskirk @bostonherald .com and read my first story on offshore wind here #mapoli

Healey looking for massive wind energy development bids

State officials are looking for an offshore wind company to build a new farm that could produce more than a quarter of Massachusetts’ annual electricity demand, according to filings made public Tue…

www.bostonherald.com

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6 months

N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu is not taking kindly to the idea of tolling drivers entering Massachusetts at the state border, a proposal that was floated last week by Bay State Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt during an advocacy event. #mapoli

Massachusetts border tolls idea another way to ‘unnecessarily’ take money, New Hampshire Gov. Chris...

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is not taking kindly to the idea of tolling drivers entering Massachusetts at the border.

www.bostonherald.com

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

6 years

Excited to announce that I'll be heading up @BeaconUpdate as editor-in-chief for fall 2019. I am beyond grateful to @MayaGacina , @KBray63 and @monikaldavis for giving me the opportunity to lead such an amazing paper next year.

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3 months

HOUSING: Lawmakers have reached a deal on a borrowing bill focused on affordable housing. The deal is being dropped off now at the House Clerk’s office. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

4 years

Today I stepped down as editor-in-chief of @BeaconUpdate after offering my resignation letter last week. It was an amazing experience to work with such talented journalists and I know @ditikohli_ will do wonderful things as the new editor.

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Chris Van Buskirk

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1 year

A small piece of Boston media history, an old Boston Herald phone directory that was found in the State House press gallery. Best guess I’ve gotten is that this is from the early 1980s. For any old Boston Herald staffers out there, what year do you think this is from? #mapoli

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5 years

Loud fake gunshots and controlled fire are a common occurrence today in downtown Worcester as filming continues for “Free Guy” starring Ryan Reynolds. @telegramdotcom

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5 years

At a holiday party with some family friends and others when someone approached me asking if I was a journalist. A conversation on how all reporters are fake news promptly ensued. Gotta love going home for the holidays. #Texas

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15 days

GUN LAW TAKES EFFECT: Gov. Healey officially signed language Wednesday declaring a new gun law in Mass. an emergency, a move that meant many of its provisions took effect immediately. It also stifled an effort by gun groups to suspend the law. #mapoli

Gov. Maura Healey officially implements Mass. gun law after signing emergency language

Gov. Maura Healey officially declared a gun reform bill she signed into law more than two months ago an emergency measure Wednesday afternoon, arguing the statute is necessary to preserve the “publ…

www.bostonherald.com

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5 years

Today was my final day at @telegramdotcom . What an amazing experience reporting in a professional newsroom filled wonderful reporters and editors. I enjoyed every minute of it and I am so sad to leave. Thank you @GerardFRussell and @markconti11 for guiding me through the summer.

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5 years

Today was my first day at @telegramdotcom as a local news intern. Needless to say, it was an awesome day one. I reported on the effect college students leaving town have on businesses in the city. Very excited to see what I get to write about next.

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4 years

Massachusetts’ members of the Electoral College are about to cast their votes in the House Chamber. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

2 years

Bogey, a state police bomb dog, at the State House ahead of Gov. Charlie Baker’s lone walk out of the building. These dogs were a consistent presence pre-pandemic for large events. #mapoli #mapoliwithanimals

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5 years

For the next semester (at the very least), I have the opportunity to work with the wonderful, kind, and extremely talented staff of @BeaconUpdate . Here we are at 1:15 a.m. scrutinizing the final proof of our first edition.

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Chris Van Buskirk

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2 years

Rep. Jon Santiago (D-Boston), also a doctor at Boston Medical Center, is here on Martha's Vineyard at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. He told me he is here to help assess medical conditions and provide any assistance he can.

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@byChrisVan

4 years

Town clerk resigns after mail-in ballots for Massachusetts primary go uncounted via ⁦ @masslivenews ⁩

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2 years

UMass Board of Trustees unanimously votes to approve Dr. Javier Reyes, interim head of the University of Illinois Chicago, as the next chancellor of UMass Amherst once current head of school, Kumble Subbaswamy, leaves office in June. #mapoli #umass

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

5 years

I am very excited to lead a great team of journalists. Stay on the lookout for fantastic reporting in the fall.

The Berkeley Beacon

@BeaconUpdate

5 years

We are excited to release the fall 2019 masthead which features a very talented group of editors and reporters.

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Gov. Maura Healey taking a quick spin on a horse… #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

4 years

On the steps of the State House, hundred of protestors kneel as a speaker offer remarks to those gathered. No significant police presence other than state troopers standing on the State House lawn. #mapoli #bospoli

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1 year

GOBI LEAVING SENATE: Sen. Anne Gobi, a fifth-term state senator from Spencer, plans to leave her legislative position in June to serve as the director of rural affairs for Gov. Maura Healey, according to a source familiar with the search. #mapoli

Anne Gobi leaving Senate to serve as rural affairs director in Healey administration

Sen. Anne Gobi, a fifth-term state senator from Spencer, plans to leave her legislative position in June to serve as the director of rural affairs for Gov. Maura Healey, according to a source famil…

www.bostonherald.com

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4 years

Protest in Boston crosses Mass Pike heading up Washington St #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

8 months

AG SUES MILTON: Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed a lawsuit against the Town of Milton for "failure to comply" with MBTA Communities Law. Campbell escalates the situation to the state's highest court, the Supreme Judicial Court. #mapoli

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6 years

Students and #RodSox fans storm the #BostonCommon after the Red Sox win the World Series.

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@byChrisVan

28 days

GUN LAW REPEAL: An effort to repeal a new gun law in Massachusetts has secured roughly half of the ~50K signatures needed to immediately suspend the statute and put a question on the 2026 ballot. Toby Leary, owner of Cape Gun Works, says they’ll clear the threshold. #mapoli

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2 years

Here at St. Andrew’s on Martha’s Vineyard. Refugees are eating breakfast — coffee, fruits, etc. A lot of local residents are asking how they can help. Lisa Belcastro, the island’s homeless shelter director, says there are many moving pieces this morning. #mapoli

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

6 months

TAYLOR SWIFT: Rep. Smitty Pignatelli filed amendment #1 to the House budget that would ... set up a commission "to Taylor A. Swift and competitive economic recovery" called ... LONG LIVE Massachusetts. I'll let the rest of the amendment speak for itself. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

6 years

About 300 protestors at the #CancelKavanauagh protest march in the streets of #boston .

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2 months

FIVE STAR SERVICE: Gov. Maura Healey’s office stayed at four and five-star hotels across the world multiple times last fiscal year, racking up thousands on taxpayer-funded credit cards for swanky digs, according to state data. #mapoli

Gov. Healey’s office spent thousands on high-end hotels with taxpayer-funded credit cards

Gov. Maura Healey’s office stayed at four and five-star hotels across the world multiple times last fiscal year, racking up thousands on taxpayer-funded credit cards for swanky digs, according to d…

www.bostonherald.com

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

2 years

Oh hey, look at that ... I wrote something. It's my third day at @masslivenews as their Boston reporter. Have an idea or tip? Email me: cvanbuskirk @masslive .com

masslivenews

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Boston MedFlight plans to buy and renovate a jet airplane to transport critically ill or injured patients.

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2 years

Gov. Charlie Baker signed a road safety bill Monday that sets a 4 foot minimum passing distance between cars and pedestrians, bicyclists, and other “vulnerable road” users. More background on the legislation here: #mapoli

Could this bill help reduce traffic deaths in Massachusetts?

It is likely one of the last few major bills that Gov. Charlie Baker will have the decision to sign off on or let sit idle before he leaves office next week.

www.masslive.com

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@byChrisVan

4 years

A group of doctors and nurses from Mass. General showed up to the State House in solidarity. #bospoli #masspoli

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@byChrisVan

2 years

Sen. Eric Lesser congratulates Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, concedes Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. #mapoli

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

5 years

State House Dog Content: Nancy made quite an entrance in front of the House Chamber in preparation for the State of the Commonwealth later tonight. #mapoli #mapoliwithanimals

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

3 years

A small group of protestors made there way into the Ashburton entrance of the State House — which is currently closed to the public — and are telling “this is our building” along with “reopen the State House to the people.” There’s about nine people here. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

5 years

From running around Worcester and occasionally making my way to Beacon Hill for @telegramdotcom to writing for State House News Service — what a year it’s been.

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

6 years

@BeaconUpdate Spring 2019 masthead. I’m excited to head up news this semester with such a great team!

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@byChrisVan

5 years

#EmersonCollege —Boylston St. scaffolding surrounding the Little Building is slowly disappearing. The renovated dorm building appears to be on schedule for a mid to late August opening.

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1 month

DECKER WINS RECOUNT: Rep. Marjorie Decker, a six-term Democrat from Cambridge, held onto her 41 vote lead after a day-long recount in her primary race against local organizer Evan MacKay, election officials announce. Beacon Hill’s power of incumbency has once again held. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

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HEALEY STEPS IN: Healey plans to use her executive authority Wednesday to deem a gun bill she signed in July an emergency law, a move that effectively nullifies an attempt by gun groups to suspend the measure before it takes hold later in October. #mapoli

Healey plans to use executive authority to beat back attempt to suspend Mass. gun law

Gov. Maura Healey plans to use her executive authority Wednesday to deem a gun bill she signed in July an emergency law, a move that effectively nullifies an attempt by Second Amendment rights grou…

www.bostonherald.com

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@byChrisVan

5 years

#Worcester residents from Puerto Rico protest the island’s governor outside City Hall. Mayor Petty is on the scene. @telegramdotcom @TweetWorcester

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4 years

A car burns north of Park Street Church as protests grow increasingly violent in Boston. #mapoli #bospoli

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1 year

The state’s law enforcement licensing commission decertified a former Woburn police officer accused of helping plan a 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, a move that adds the cop’s name to a national database of decertified officers. #mapoli

Woburn cop accused of helping plan 2017 white supremacist rally decertified

State policing regulators decertified a former Woburn cop accused of helping plan a 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., a move that will add the cop’s name to a national dat…

www.bostonherald.com

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1 year

A woman who was injured at Harvard station earlier this month when an out-of-service utility box fell on her plans to file a lawsuit against the MBTA, her lawyers announced Wednesday morning. #mapoli #mbta

Woman struck by falling utility box on Boston’s MBTA to file lawsuit

A woman who was injured at Harvard station earlier this month when an out-of-service utility box fell on her plans to file a lawsuit against the MBTA, her lawyers announced.

www.bostonherald.com

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@byChrisVan

1 year

THEY’RE CERTIFIED: Ballot questions nixing the MCAS as a graduation requirement and peeling back the state’s ban on rent control have been certified by AG Andrea Campbell. Now it’s off to the races with a signature drive over the next three months. #mapoli

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3 months

ECO DEV: In a statement, Gov. Maura Healey says she is "imploring" the Senate and House to "return as soon as possible" to work on the economic development bill. "The people of Massachusetts deserve it and are counting on us," she says. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

4 years

The Black and Latino Legislative Caucus plans to install a new chairperson as Rep. Carlos Gonzalez transitions out of the leadership position. Rep. Chynah Tyler, a Roxbury Democrat, will take over as chair of the caucus in February. #mapoli

Roxbury's Tyler To Lead Black and Latino Caucus

As the new legislative session gets underway, the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus plans to install a new chairperson as Rep. Carlos Gonzalez transitions out of the leadership position.

www.statehousenews.com

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@byChrisVan

5 years

I haven't really had time to sit down and think through the events of this week. I've been slammed with work and student newspaper. I finally took a second to write down some of what I've been thinking.

The Berkeley Beacon

@BeaconUpdate

5 years

Letter from the Editor: The view from the third floor of 172 Tremont St. isn't that different but the emotion and anxiety permeating Boston is tangible.

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2 years

It’s a quiet morning in Woods Hole so far. Sun hasn’t risen yet. I’m heading out to Martha’s Vineyard today for @masslivenews to visit the area where migrants landed in Massachusetts yesterday. Check back for a few updates throughout the day. #mappli

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2 years

Students from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s AP Spanish class just showed up to help with translation. Something that’s clear today: The whole community on the island is coming together, offering what ever they can, to help the migrants who landed here. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

9 months

LEGISLATIVE AUDIT: The campaign behind an effort to grant the Mass. auditor the authority to open up the Legislature’s books will report later this month that it raised more than $250,000 last year, according to a spokesperson for the group. #mapoli

Massachusetts legislative audit ballot campaign raised more than $250K in 2023

The campaign behind an effort to grant the Massachusetts auditor the explicit authority to open up the Legislature’s books will report later this month that it raised more than $250,000 last year, …

www.bostonherald.com

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@byChrisVan

6 years

Protestors at the #CancelKanavaugh protest cross the Merrimack and Sudbury St. intersection in #boston .

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10 months

BALLOT QUESTIONS: Sec. Galvin certified seven ballot questions, including granting the auditor the ability to audit the Legislature and nixing the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, sending them to legislators, who have the option to act (or not) on them. #mapoli

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3 years

Four years went by very quickly. Glad to be done!

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6 years

The chants are breaking out right now on the #BostonCommon following the #Patriots Super Bowl victory.

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6 years

. @BerkeleyBeacon traveled across the country and walked away with two ACP 2019 Best of Show awards. I love this newspaper, profession, and couldn’t ask for better colleagues to work with everyday. 📰

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6 years

#Boston #Marriot hotel workers on strike walk down Boylston St. towards Charles St as part of the #MarriottStrike .

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5 years

In a late night meeting, @KBray63 , @abigail_hfield , and I proof the final version of @BeaconUpdate . 📸: @ByDylanRossiter

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@byChrisVan

5 years

One day @nytimes . One day.

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1 year

Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo violated the state’s conflict of interest law by continuing to represent his brother in a 2018 civil lawsuit after he was first elected to the city council in 2019, the State Ethics Commission said Tuesday. #bospoli

City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo violated conflict of interest law by representing brother in lawsuit,...

Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo admitted to violating the state’s conflict of interest law and paid a $3,000 fine, state officials said.

www.bostonherald.com

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@byChrisVan

7 months

SHELTER COSTS: During a debate on a bill that would shuttle hundreds of millions to the emergency shelter system, Senate budget writer Michael Rodrigues says the state is spending about $75 million a month on the 7,500 families in shelter, or about $10,000 per family. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

10 months

JOSH CUTLER: Gov. Maura Healey appoints Rep. Josh Cutler as the Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and Policy for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, creating another opening in the House. #mapoli

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5 years

Today was weird. Tomorrow will definitely be weird, too.

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4 years

I think this is a good day to put this back on Twitter. @katielannan

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1 year

State Rep. Peter Durant, a Spencer Republican, plans to announce next week a run for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Gobi, who is leaving the Legislature to join the Healey administration, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. #mapoli

Peter Durant plans to announce Senate run next week for Anne Gobi’s seat, source says

State Rep. Peter Durant, a Spencer Republican, plans to announce next week a run for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Sen. Anne Gobi, who is leaving the Legislature to join the Healey admi…

www.bostonherald.com

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@byChrisVan

5 years

Today’s front page of @telegramdotcom features my story on Gypsy Moths in #Worcester County. What an awesome surprise and feeling walking into the newsroom this morning! Full story here:

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HEALEY: Gov. Maura Healey just walked into House Speaker Ron Mariano’s office accompanied by a communications staffer to Mariano. #mapoli

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6 months

There’s not a better view in the world, especially after House budget week.

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4 years

The State Police explosive detection dogs are back at the State House. This is Scout and he’s enjoying the cool weather tonight. #mapoli

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@byChrisVan

5 years

After getting into Boston this afternoon, I went ahead and setup the scanner in the @BeaconUpdate newsroom. So much breaking news coverage to come this semester.

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5 years

The first issue of @BeaconUpdate I ever contributed to: Sept. 14, 2017. A man was shot on Boston Common and myself, @stephbpurifoy , Olivia Carey, and @MaxJReyes covered the shooting. How time flies...

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5 years

MARLBORO, Vt.—Students at the small wooded campus in Vermont reacted to the proposed merger between Emerson and Marlboro in vastly different ways than their Boston counterparts. Read my latest for @BeaconUpdate :

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@byChrisVan

6 years

80 #EmersonCollege students studying abroad at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands are uninjured and safe following a shooting in the Dutch city of Utrecht, per college spokesperson. The city is a 90-minute journey from the Emerson campus via public transit. Reporting @anissagardizy8

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@byChrisVan

6 years

An individual puts their full weight on a sign in the #BostonCommon and breaks it. The #RedSox have won the World Series and #Boston is celebrating.

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@byChrisVan

5 years

Beautiful day on #BostonCommon

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@byChrisVan

5 years

My amazing staff of @BeaconUpdate is working very hard to keep the #EmersonCollege community informed about what’s happening with the Straight Pride Parade. @KBray63 @stephbpurifoy @theaaronjmiller @bel_montt @anissagardizy8 @jacobseitz_

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@byChrisVan

2 years

With backgrounds as an activist, former Beacon Hill staffer, and a brewery owner, new lawmakers from Central and Western Mass. were learning the ropes this week as they served their first days in office. More: #mapoli

‘A huge difference:’ New lawmakers from Central, Western Mass. talk first days in office

From Worcester to Springfield, there are new faces in the regions' legislative delegations. Those freshmen lawmakers are now learning what the life of a state legislator is really like.

www.masslive.com

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5 years

Is #EmersonCollege ready for all the new students? The renovated Little Building will add hundreds of beds and vastly increase the number of on-campus students.

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

4 years

In other news, here’s a picture of my two dogs back in Texas. Hopefully, this brings some tranquility to a very stressful Friday afternoon.

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

4 years

One final byline in @BeaconUpdate . After 1,033 days, an editor says farewell.

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

1 year

MASS. SENATE SPECIAL: Polls are closing in a special Senate election between Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) and Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik (D-Gardner) for a Central Massachusetts seat last held by Anne Gobi. Follow along for unofficial results as they arrive. #mapoli

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

3 years

My first edition of @MASSterList is out the door. Looking forward to summing up #mapoli news each morning, and introducing some new features along the way. Check out today's edition here:

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

5 years

Everyone becomes a model on production night when @BeaconUpdate photo editor @jakobmenendez23 gets new lighting equipment.

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

5 years

Breaking news: I’m still awake with work tomorrow. Rip.

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@byChrisVan

1 year

Fire alarms going off at the State House. Firefighters pulling up. Building evacuated. #mapoli

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

5 years

What an amazing semester leading the news section with these incredible editors at my side. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish at @BeaconUpdate next semester!

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Chris Van Buskirk

@byChrisVan

6 years

Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalez said he wants to raise taxes to invest in transportation and education at the #WBZDebate "I'm going to ask the wealthy to pay their fair share."

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