Grace
Whinnery.

Writer, editor, and photo journalist

I’m a Boston University student journalist covering the news, politics, and everyday lives that make a city.

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01 / From the field

The latest stories.

Allston-Brighton festival creates ‘open streets’ by closing them, spotlights small businesses

A day without cars brings neighborhood businesses, music, and a little more room for community into the streets.

By Grace WhinneryRead the story

Construction at the former Allston post office site on Harvard Avenue

Photo: Summer LaRose / The Daily Free Press

Local newsSept. 16, 2026

USPS begins process to permanently close Allston post office

Residents and local leaders push for accessible postal services as USPS considers a permanent closure.

By Grace WhinneryRead the story

More reporting

Apartment buildings on Park Drive in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood

Photo: Annika Morris / The Daily Free Press

Housing & policyNov. 4, 2025

City councilors take on Boston’s housing affordability crisis

How councilors propose to make room for affordable housing ahead of local elections.

By Grace Whinnery

A bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston

Photo: Chloe Hetu / The Daily Free Press

InfrastructureOct. 15, 2025

Cyclists, pedestrians concerned for their safety on city streets

Listening to the people calling for safer bike lanes and streets designed for everyone.

By Grace Whinnery

Boston University students at the November sanctuary campus walkout and rally

Photo: Ava Rubin / The Daily Free Press

Social justiceNov. 24, 2025

BU students rally outside Gilliam’s house, demand sanctuary campus

On the ground with students asking their university to adopt sanctuary campus policies.

With Justine Pascutti

02 / Behind the byline

A little about me.

I’m drawn to stories that make a difference in people’s everyday lives.

I’m a student journalist at Boston University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Political Science.

Through my reporting with The Daily Free Press, I cover local news and politics in Boston. My interests include social justice, economics, and infrastructure — and how each shapes the lives of people and communities.

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03 / Archive