The $2 cigarette tax passes City Council
While the $2 per-pack tax was approved yesterday, it still requires state house approval.
Nutter proposes tax on cigarettes, liquor-by-the-drink to help schools
Mayor Michael Nutter proposed tax increases on cigarettes and on liquor by the drink to raise money for the city’s school district, he said today.
Playing the Field: Henneberry, Washington with cigarette revolution
David Henneberry, Ron Washington with a cigarette revolution
Back Bay fire caused by tossed cigarette
A fire that caused $1 million in damage to a Back Bay condo building Monday was caused by the careless disposal of a cigarette, the fire department said.