The shootout heard around the world

Adrian Dantley, Bo Ellis, Norm Nixon, Doc Rivers, Albert and Bernard King, Pat Ewing, Pearl Washington, Adrian Branch, Earl Jones, Chris Mullin, Walter Berry and Antoine Walker. These are among the many talented schoolboy basketball players who have participated in The Boston Shootout. From 1972-1999, The Shootout was one of America's most prominent gatherings of high school talent, and a showcase for all-star basketball. More »

'Over My Shoulder' shows impact of mentoring

Grammy award-winning singer Patti Austin's life has been filled with mentors and now she wants to give back by making a difference in the lives of young people. "Mentoring is what we're supposed to do," Austin said. "It's what we should be doing." More »

Local rapper is regional winner of rap contest

Dorchester native Nilton Depina is the regional winner of the "America's Next Top Rapper" competition. He went up against dozens of local rappers to win $5,000 in cash. The talent contest is modeled after "American Idol" with contestants from all around the nation converging in Las Vegas for the finals. More »

Developer named for Ferdinand site

Shawmut Design and Construction will be the construction manager for the Dudley Square Municipal Office Facility, the $115 million project to redevelop the site of the long-vacant Ferdinand's furniture store in the heart of Dudley Square. More »

Hotel, apartments, retail coming to Melnea Cass

The Project Review Committee for the development of two land parcels at Melnea Cass Boulevard and Washington Street endorsed bold change for Roxbury this week. More »

Kerry's speech pays tribute to Boston Mayor Kevin White

In the shadows of Faneuil Hall, there is a statue today of Kevin Hagan White, a four-term Mayor of Boston. It stands 10 feet tall, larger than life. There really could not be a more fitting tribute to a mayor and a man who was himself a huge figure in the history of Boston. More »