In one of the bluest states in the country, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is being accused of racial discrimination against one of America’s most iconic ethnic groups.
Boston’s North End is home to some of the oldest generations of Italian immigrants in the United States. The cantinas and trattorias, which generations of Italians continue to run throughout the waterfront quarter, draw thousands from all over the country for the authentic fare and ethnic culture they serve up.
But this summer, it will be the only Boston neighborhood where visitors to the popular New England city won’t be able to enjoy an outdoor meal, which has grown substantially in popularity due to the pandemic….