Adam Reilly
@reillyadam.bsky.social
Reporter and sometimes host at GBH News. Formerly Boston Phoenix / Nieman Reports / Daily Item of Lynn.
NEW: White Stadium project to cost Boston $135 million www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli via Saraya Wintersmith @gbhnews.bsky.social
White Stadium redevelopment now set to cost Boston taxpayers $135 million
Mayor Wu made the announcement via BlueSky Friday morning.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
NEW: White Stadium project to cost Boston $135 million www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli via Saraya Wintersmith @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: Reform ICE or abolish it? Where the Massachusetts congressional delegation stands www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Reform ICE or abolish it? Here's where Mass. federal lawmakers stand
Some of the state's legislators on Capitol Hill argue that the controversial agency is tainted beyond repair.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
NEW: Reform ICE or abolish it? Where the Massachusetts congressional delegation stands www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: @lynch.house.gov says the US is becoming a "gangster nation" www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews
Lynch: US becoming a ‘gangster nation’
The Mass. congressman condemned the invasion of Venezuela and the death of Renee Good
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January 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
NEW: @lynch.house.gov says the US is becoming a "gangster nation" www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews
NEW: Judge OKs Moises Rodrigues's inauguration as mayor of Brockton despite ongoing legal challenge www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Judge denies request to stop Moises Rodrigues’ inauguration as mayor of Brockton
Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, who finished second in the mayoral race, is seeking to overturn the election in court.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM
NEW: Judge OKs Moises Rodrigues's inauguration as mayor of Brockton despite ongoing legal challenge www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston (and how not to) www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston
The city’s New Year’s Eve celebration marks its 50th anniversary.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
NEW: How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston (and how not to) www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: No Massachusetts Republicans are defending President Trump's rant about Rob Reiner--but their condemnations vary in intensity www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Prominent Mass. Republicans condemn Trump’s Reiner remarks
Disapproval is a common theme, but the nuances of their responses vary.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW: No Massachusetts Republicans are defending President Trump's rant about Rob Reiner--but their condemnations vary in intensity www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: Amid uptick in homicides, @mayorwu.boston.gov reiterates "safest city" claim--but the data suggest otherwise www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Wu again claims Boston is safest city in US. But recent data suggests otherwise.
The source of her current assertion remains unclear.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
NEW: Amid uptick in homicides, @mayorwu.boston.gov reiterates "safest city" claim--but the data suggest otherwise www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
The popular choice here is Markey, but there's a case to be made for Moulton too ⬇️
NEW: With Ayanna Pressley on the Senate-race sidelines, who benefits--Ed Markey or Seth Moulton? www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
With Pressley on the sidelines in Senate race, who benefits?
Most observers say Markey, but it’s not unanimous.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The popular choice here is Markey, but there's a case to be made for Moulton too ⬇️
NEW: With Ayanna Pressley on the Senate-race sidelines, who benefits--Ed Markey or Seth Moulton? www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
With Pressley on the sidelines in Senate race, who benefits?
Most observers say Markey, but it’s not unanimous.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
NEW: With Ayanna Pressley on the Senate-race sidelines, who benefits--Ed Markey or Seth Moulton? www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: State antisemitism commission issues findings, drawing praise and a measure of pushback www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
NEW: State antisemitism commission issues findings, drawing praise and a measure of pushback www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: Don't expect to see Mayor Wu throwing her political muscle behind a new push for statewide rent control www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Wu wary of one-size-fits-all ballot question on rent control
The mayor supports rent stabilization, but says different municipalities need flexibility.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
NEW: Don't expect to see Mayor Wu throwing her political muscle behind a new push for statewide rent control www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: Massachusetts Republicans are keeping quiet about whether the public should be offering tips to ICE--with the notable exception of US Senate hopeful John Deaton www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Mass. Republicans mostly mum on public tips to ICE
A BU student claims he contacted the feds before a recent raid in Allston.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
NEW: Massachusetts Republicans are keeping quiet about whether the public should be offering tips to ICE--with the notable exception of US Senate hopeful John Deaton www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
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NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality
Backers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality
Backers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Agonizing, essential read www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Haunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run out
Mothers and children, husbands and wives, doctors, truck drivers and religious leaders are all grappling with the fallout from the sudden U.S. cuts in aid.
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April 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Agonizing, essential read www.npr.org/sections/goa...
NEW: Mayor Wu tells GBH's Boston Public Radio the city has moved too fast on street changes www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Mayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changes
Bike and bus lanes have become a flashpoint in Boston’s 2025 mayoral election.
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March 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
NEW: Mayor Wu tells GBH's Boston Public Radio the city has moved too fast on street changes www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
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I'd like to see a full-throated defense of our city's progressive values and how they have contributed to our marked recent successes in public safety, especially in comparison to cities that have pursued aggressive policies that put communities at risk for crime and poor health outcomes.
March 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I'd like to see a full-throated defense of our city's progressive values and how they have contributed to our marked recent successes in public safety, especially in comparison to cities that have pursued aggressive policies that put communities at risk for crime and poor health outcomes.
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A spine and a realistic view of the current administration, meaning she knows this is a show.
March 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A spine and a realistic view of the current administration, meaning she knows this is a show.
Question for #bospoli observers, especially those of you who actually live in the city:
What are *you* hoping to hear from @wutrain.bsky.social tomorrow in DC?
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What are *you* hoping to hear from @wutrain.bsky.social tomorrow in DC?
@gbhnews.bsky.social @universalhub.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Question for #bospoli observers, especially those of you who actually live in the city:
What are *you* hoping to hear from @wutrain.bsky.social tomorrow in DC?
@gbhnews.bsky.social @universalhub.com
What are *you* hoping to hear from @wutrain.bsky.social tomorrow in DC?
@gbhnews.bsky.social @universalhub.com
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FRIDAY FUNDRAISER: Josh Kraft supporters filed into Nutter law firm's Seaport offices this morning for a fundraiser that featured Robert Kraft, his dad
Brother Jonathan was also in attendance, as were Sal Lupoli, Bruce Percelay, Chris Berardi, and Jay Calnan, among others
Brother Jonathan was also in attendance, as were Sal Lupoli, Bruce Percelay, Chris Berardi, and Jay Calnan, among others
February 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
FRIDAY FUNDRAISER: Josh Kraft supporters filed into Nutter law firm's Seaport offices this morning for a fundraiser that featured Robert Kraft, his dad
Brother Jonathan was also in attendance, as were Sal Lupoli, Bruce Percelay, Chris Berardi, and Jay Calnan, among others
Brother Jonathan was also in attendance, as were Sal Lupoli, Bruce Percelay, Chris Berardi, and Jay Calnan, among others
Watch Rubio.
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Watch Rubio.
This time they wait until the eleventh graf to explain why Canadians booed www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/15/s...
Star-Spangled Banner loudly booed before USA-Canada hockey in Montreal; Tkachuk brothers spark three fights in game’s opening seconds - The Boston Globe
Fans lined up by the hundreds to get into the arena more than 90 minutes before start time, and also booed every time a US player was shown on video screens during pregame warmups.
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February 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This time they wait until the eleventh graf to explain why Canadians booed www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/15/s...
Also, here's the opening paragraph. Is it nonsense to boo the team of a country that's threatened to annex your country?
February 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Also, here's the opening paragraph. Is it nonsense to boo the team of a country that's threatened to annex your country?
Trump's threat to annex Canada is mentioned in the seventh paragraph www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/14/s...
Here’s how Team USA responded to the American national anthem being booed at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal - The Boston Globe
“I didn’t like it,” American forward Matthew Tkachuk said. “And that’s all I’ve got.”
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February 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trump's threat to annex Canada is mentioned in the seventh paragraph www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/14/s...
What would you like to have reported about Wu and Kraft's competing rent-control proposals that I didn't include today?
2/2 Factually TRUE, but "real" relief, isn’t "real" rent control. @reillyadam.bsky.social isn’t practicing journalism. He’s unpacking press releases. We need more in this campaign from journalists. #ImJustSaying🤦🏾♂️ #PolicyPLS #BOSpoli + #MApoli #TheyNotLikeUs
February 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
What would you like to have reported about Wu and Kraft's competing rent-control proposals that I didn't include today?