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

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

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

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

Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state ...

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 who are building new buildings to create a certain number of parking ...

City Councilor Sharon Durkan plans to bring the tax idea before the Boston City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like.

Councilor Sharon ... Durkan says ending parking minimums would let builders create more housing within a single project and face fewer hurdles during the overall process NBC Universal, Inc. Boston ...