Friday, January 18, 2013
Four workshops will be offered, including a personal safety training sessions, a workshop for survivors and a self-defense class for mothers and daughters.
"I was frustrated when I saw the issue of rape as a focal point in our presidential election. There was interest in high profile incidents. But that focus seems to always be temporary as long as these issues are on the frontburner. What we really need is to end all forms of violence and have a sustainable longterm conversation and outreach. I want to talk openly about all types of sexual violence. And all year round, not just during the heat of an election or on the heels of a high profile incident." Those are the words of At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, a survivor herself of child sexual abuse and sexual assault as an adult. The conversation, outreach, and how to protect yourself, are all apart of Raise Your Voice: A Day …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Boston officials and cycling advocates will present what specific areas of the city we should prioritize for barrier lanes.
Boston's leaders are continually looking to improve bicycling throughout the city. One of the biggest boosts to bicycling in Boston is the Hubway program, which affords anyone the opportunity to rent a bicycle at one of many neighborhood stations. While the winter is here, At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley is leading the pack on discussing bicycling infrastructure from the halls of the Boston City Council. Pressley answered some bicycling questions from Patch. Patch: You're leading a hearing on examining bicycling infrastructure in Boston on Thurs., Dec. 6 - what do you hope to accomplish from this hearing, and moving forward? Pressley: There have been a number of reported vehicle and bicycle collisions, including several …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Read about Councilor Pressley's visit to the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley and Brookline Selectwoman Jesse Mermell have teamed up to write a blog about their visit to Charlotte for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. It's a lively blog in which the two are writing about the intricacies of the DNC such as hotels, extracurricular events, meeting politicians, and more. Read their blog here. Here is an excerpt from one of Pressley's posts: Even hard core Dems and the most seasoned of pols need inspiration from time to time. Governor Dukakis never disappoints. I am inspired every time I am in his presence. He remains as accessible, genuine, passionate, and as insightful, as ever! At this morning’s MA Delegation breakfast, he shared a story about door knocking for …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Although the neighborhood's voter turnout was lower than the city's overall, Beacon Hill's votes fell in line with city averages.
Ayanna Pressley was the most popular candidate among Beacon Hill residents, as she was for Bostonians as a whole, for at-large city councilor in Tuesday's election. Pressley captured 23.12 percent of Beacon Hill's vote (and 21.42 percent of the city's). She was followed by John R. Connolly at 21.72 percent (18.74 percent citywide); Felix Arroyo at 20.66 percent (20.26 percent citywide); and Stephen Murphy at 14.89 percent (15.26 percent citywide). All four winners were incumbents. The remaining three candidates for the at-large seats were Michael Flaherty, who got 10.82 percent of Beacon Hill's vote (14.73 percent citywide); Sean H. Ryan, who got 4.74 percent on Beacon Hill (4.21 percent citywide); and Will Dorcena, with 3.72 percent of …
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Entrance exam to competitive public schools in November; meet Beacon Hill police; celebrating Halloween on Beacon Hill; Planned Parenthood endorses Pressley; and snow forecast.
1. The test for entrance to Boston Public Schools' three examination schools is Nov. 5. Those who cannot take the test that day can take a make-up test – on a first-come, first-served, walk-in basis – Nov. 19 at Boston Latin School at 8:30 a.m. Students must register for this test by Nov. 4 and provide proof that they and a parent are Boston residents. For more information, visit http://bostonpublicschools.org/exam or call 617-635-9512. 2. Don't forget about tonight's semi-annual meet and greet with police on Beacon Hill. Get safety tips and learn about crime on the Hill. 3. Kids on Beacon Hill have days of opportunity for great Halloween fun in and around the neighborhood. See Beacon Hill Patch's roundup of the community's Halloween …
