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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 13h

Had a blast at the fourth annual Chinatown Night Market! With families from across the region, amazing performances, and fantastic food, it was incredible to see the city come together to enjoy all that Chinatown has to offer.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 6d

There’s differences in opinion & then there’s outright misinformation. I’ve never lived where you’re describing & certainly didn’t own another house there!

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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 6d

Don't sleep on Michelle Wu, one of this country's most quietly effective climate leaders, cruising to a second term in Boston. It's telling that business interests tried and failed to stop her and are pouting about it now

Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Boston Mayor’s Blowout Victory Jilts CEOs Seeking New Direction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coasting to reelection after her main opponent quit the race, giving her a commanding mandate that’s putting city business leaders on edge.

www.bloomberg.com

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Red Sox @redsox.com · 7d

GAME OVER.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 10d

That’s exactly how the program is structured. Each student gives their student ID at the door for free admission & they get to choose which 2 other free visitors to bring with them!

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 11d

Come check out the brand new Codman Square Park! With cooling towers, a performance stage, and public art, we’re reimagining what our public parks can be. Thank you to Cynthia and everyone who helped make this dream a reality.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 11d

We created Boston Family Days to guarantee every kid growing up in Boston can bring their family to museums/aquarium/zoo for free. 65,000+ free visits so far!

Now we’ve added free performing arts access so our students are at every major stage in our city. Thank you to all our amazing partners!

Free museum days program for Boston students expands to include performing arts

Boston students can now score free tickets to the Boston Ballet, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and other performing art institutions.

www.boston.com

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 11d

Cities make America great

Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 14d

It's not just Mamdani. Michelle Wu, Katie Wilson--the Dems may soon have a remarkable cast of young, gifted mayors
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

Can Progressive Mayors Redeem the Democratic Party?

Zohran Mamdani isn’t the only candidate challenging the status quo—and having fun doing it.

www.newyorker.com

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 12d

Terrific profile of Mayor Wu touches on a 3rd rail of Boston politics: Privileged access to the mayor’s office (and by extension, variances) that had been enjoyed by politically-connected developers under Menino and Walsh. Access is increasingly equitable. prospect.org/politics/202...

Michelle Wu, the Boston Beacon of Progress

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s first-term achievements shine, but numerous challenges persist after her re-election.

prospect.org

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 13d

Agreed, article felt random & off base. I often talk about their skewed or lacking coverage! Weird to focus on a joke I use to show just how low our #s are & my point that they miss the HOW behind the work. Their choices of what to cover vs downplay shape how people see our city & feel re democracy.

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 14d

It's not just Mamdani. Michelle Wu, Katie Wilson--the Dems may soon have a remarkable cast of young, gifted mayors
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

Can Progressive Mayors Redeem the Democratic Party?

Zohran Mamdani isn’t the only candidate challenging the status quo—and having fun doing it.

www.newyorker.com

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 14d

Boston is and will be the best place to build a business, because we are making Boston the best place for families of every culture and every generation.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 17d

Corruption Czar. Shame on this guy.

MSNBC @msnbc.com · 17d

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.

www.msnbc.com

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 21d

More good news for BPS students & Franklin Park!

DotNews @dotnews.bsky.social · 21d

NEW! Boston Legacy FC, the pro women’s soccer team that will use White Stadium as its home playing field, has secured $100 million in financing from Bank of America needed to advance and complete renovations to the facility— clearing a major hurdle for the project. www.dotnews.com/2025/legacy-...

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 25d

We’re continuing our Garden Contest highlights today celebrating our Large Yard Garden winners!🌻

🥇 Molly Duggan - Mattapan
🥈 Shoma Haque - Jamaica Plain
🥉 Hylton Joliffe - Jamaica Plain

🌱 boston.gov/garden-contest

Photo of Molly Duggan's garden featuring colorful foliage and a koi pond.

Molly Duggan - First Place Winner from Mattapan - smiles with Mayor Wu and Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett.

Photo of Shoma Haque's second place garden featuring a patio, grassy area, and trellis, with colorful plantings surrounding the edge.

Hylton Joliffe's 3rd place garden in Jamaica Plain. Features beds bursting with color and a patio area with containers and lots of green foliage.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 27d

Move-in day was made easier this year thanks to @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov’s Coordinated Furniture Pick-Up Pilot!

Many items of furniture require a scheduled pickup to be disposed of properly. You can schedule a furniture pickup using the @311.boston.gov app or visiting boston.gov/311.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 25d

Brockton, City of Champions 🥊

Boston, City of Champions 🐐

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 25d

The City of Champions 🐐

Buttadeus @thewanderingjew.bsky.social · 25d

Guys I've suddenly remembered which city Michelle Wu is the mayor of and it's making me conflicted.

Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 25d

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Council President Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social · 25d

Running it back to prelim election night to make plain that the only direction this city is going is FORWARD.

Congrats to our Mayor Michelle Wu & the incredible people of our great city! @wutrain.bsky.social

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 25d

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Gintautas Dumcius @gintautasd.bsky.social · 26d

Statement from Mayor Wu

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 26d

In Boston, wins can’t be bought.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 27d

They thought their money could drown out our voices and their cynicism could drown out our pride. We proved them wrong and we're not slowing down.

Boston made it clear: our city is not for sale.

Mayor Michelle Wu Wins Boston's Preliminary Election: Full Speech

YouTube video by Mayor Michelle Wu

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you, Boston 🙏

Mayor Michelle Wu opens her arms to hug her family on stage.

Mayor Wu speaks on stage next to an ASL interpreter with purple lights and signage around her.

Supporters stand together at the rally holding "Re-elect Michelle WU Mayor of Boston" signs.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 28d

People say Boston is a white city because they don’t know Boston is a city in a majority minority metro where the Taiwanese American mayor succeeds in part because she campaigns in Haitian Kreyòl

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