Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks. Here's why.

City Councilor Sharon Durkan brought the idea before the Boston City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like. "I've heard from a lot of residents in my ...

Boston’s District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan will be proposing the so-called "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax" – or SSBT – at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Specifically, her proposal ...

Councilor Sharon Durkan introduced a measure Wednesday that seeks to explore the new tax as a means of generating revenue for the city to spend on public health initiatives and discouraging the ...

I never would’ve run for office if I hadn’t been here eight years ago,” said Councilor of Boston’s Ward 8, Sharon Durkan. Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan spoke about how she thinks now ...

Boston could soon have its own official merchandise, much like New York City. City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who represents District 8, proposed a plan for the city to license Boston gear.

BINA Farm Center’s 15th anniversary ‘Horsing Around at the Mandarin’ black-tie gala raised over $400,000.

Boston’s District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the so-called "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax" – or SSBT – at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Specifically, her proposal includes ...