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May 14, 2012

Race from Davis to Kendall highlighted benefits of biking and public transit.

Local engineers building massive metal monster

May 14, 2012

Project is part of a community class in Somerville.

Report: Increase higher education funding

May 10, 2012

A hike in state funding for public higher education will result in an immediate boost in jobs and a long-run benefit of increased tax revenue.

Secure Communities program assailed by immigrant groups

May 10, 2012

Controversial illegal immigrant program will start in Bay State May 15.

Attorneys for Chuck Turner seek new trial

May 09, 2012

As former city Councilor Chuck Turner sat in a West Virginia prison cell, his lawyer yesterday argued that the outspoken activist should get a new trial.

Josh Beckett seen golfing when he's supposedly injured

May 09, 2012

Josh Beckett embodies everything that is wrong with the Red Sox these days.

Child advocates putting pressure on gaming panel

May 08, 2012

A children's advocacy group is calling on the interim executive director of the newly formed Massachusetts Gaming Commission to reveal details about a settlement he reached with the family of a child he was accused of abusing.

Are Red Sox tickets now cheaper than water?

May 02, 2012

Red Sox are at the bottom of the division and so are prices.

Breaking ground on Assembly Row

April 30, 2012

Space will have housing, offices, retail space, entertainment.

Unexplained sounds, flashes spark rumors in Roslindale

April 30, 2012

Residents wonder what the boom is all about.

Rebecca Payne: Man indicted four years after murder of Northeastern student

April 29, 2012

Former Boston man charged for shooting Rebecca Payne.

Zombie 5k race comes to Bay State

April 29, 2012

It's survival of the fittest as runners gear up to try and stay alive during a 5K race where the undead are hot on the trail.

An honor for T Sergeant Steven O'Hara

April 26, 2012

O’Hara will receive commendation for heroic act.

Lung Association grades Bay State air with a 'C'

April 25, 2012

We have rest of country to blame.

19 AIDS activists arrested near Wall Street, City Hall

April 25, 2012

19 AIDS activists were arrested during acts of civil disobedience in the Financial District and the Civic Center.
     

Experts: New ticket app leaves MBTA vulnerable

April 24, 2012

Security professionals say it’s only a matter of time before new ticket app gets hacked.

BPD investigating missing evidence

April 24, 2012

A package of evidence went missing from the Boston Police Department's custody, an audit recently revealed.

BC trustee quits amidst allegations of abuse cover-up

April 19, 2012

A member of Boston College's Board of Trustees resigned this week after coming under fire for allegedly shielding a Jesuit priest accused of molesting children over several decades.

T musical needs help to keep laughs going

April 18, 2012

A musical about the MBTA is back on track for the second year in a row

Mayor Bloomberg pushes for disclosure on smoking policies in apartment buildings (UPDATED)

April 18, 2012

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today a proposal that would require apartment buildings to put it down in writing whether they are smoking or non-smoking residences.

Green Street Vault: City says stop that shop

April 17, 2012

A clothing distributor on four wheels has hit a roadblock in the Hub.

The height of fashion: Models to rappel Revere Hotel

April 16, 2012

High fashion is taking on a whole new meaning in the Hub.

Boston patrolman photographed with hand around protester’s throat

April 16, 2012

A photo of a Boston police officer with his hand around a protester's neck sparked outrage on the Internet.

Council considering ditching some satellite dishes

April 12, 2012

Hub officials want to implement a citywide ordinance banning the placement of satellite dishes on the front facades of apartment complexes.

Jose Rogerio Ferreira de Souza: Feds deport Somerville man wanted for murder

April 11, 2012

A man from Brazil recently living in Somerville and Medford was deported.

Leaders take on pay gap

April 11, 2012

At 80 cents on the dollar, Mass. worse than US average for women’s earnings compared to men’s.

Smoke begins to clear in marijuana debate

April 10, 2012

The debate about legalizing medical marijuana continues to roll forward.

T budget transfer far from done deal

April 09, 2012

More cuts could happen if Legislature doesn’t move funds.

Small retailers take aim at online stores, tax collection

April 09, 2012

Group wants state to force Amazon.com to collect tax from customers.

Quidditch craze continues to grow on college campuses

April 09, 2012

BU students nominated to go to London event.

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