LOCAL NEWS

Miles from home For Somali-born Charlestown track star, running is a way of life

Omar Aden has been on the run for quite some time. It started in Somalia, when he was 6 months old and his family was escaping a civil war that killed an estimated 1 million people. Many of his family members were among the dead. After leaving his homeland, Omar lived in a refugee camp in Kenya until he found shelter in Ethiopia, where he stayed until immigrating to the United States. More »

City to boost biz deals for minorities, women

With little fanfare, Mayor Thomas M. Menino recently took a small step forward in his attempt to increase city business with minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). More »

Skycaps sue airlines over baggage fee, claim tips lost

Following a jury's award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by skycaps who claim they lost tips when the carriers began charging a $2 fee for checking bags at the curb. More »

Youth-painted 'peace doves' take flight in Hub

As a spate of recent shootings has many fearing a bloody summer in Boston, anti-violence activists are renewing their efforts to push for peace. More »

Kellogg introduced as new UMass b-ball coach

AMHERST - Derek Kellogg, who played on four Atlantic 10 championship teams at Massachusetts in the 1990s, was formally introduced as his alma mater's head coach last Wednesday. More »