Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...

The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise ...

A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is ...

A tax of 2 cents per ounce of sugar drinks could raise $20-30 million annually for the city while dissuading people from ...

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

A Boston city councilor is hoping to kick sugar cravings to the curb by proposing a tax on sugary drinks that will be ...

Boston City Hall, known for its brutalist architecture, is now an official historic landmark despite once being named the ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public ...

Boston City Council is weighing whether to keep parking minimums for new development. Currently, the city requires developers ...

About 1000 people descended upon the Boston Common, a bit different than the seas of people when the march first started in ...