LOCAL NEWS

Gov. Patrick eyes the future, one line item at a time

History has yet to be written on the gubernatorial skills of Deval Patrick. More »

Peace of mind

As Hub activists preach nonviolence, a 7-year-old girl urges them to forgive, but not forget More »

A lifetime champion of educational equity

Robert Marshall has taken care of his community for decades, and at the age of 60, he shows no signs of slowing down. More »

American Airlines to end tips for Boston skycaps

American Airlines said last Thursday it would no longer allow skycaps to accept tips from passengers at Logan International Airport, following a jury’s award of $325,000 to nine skycaps who said the airline’s $2-per-bag curbside check-in fee deeply cut into their tips and violated Massachusetts’ tips law. More »

City leaders hesitant on school street worker plan

With Boston outstripping last year’s murder pace through the first four months of 2008, and youth violence and school dropout rates both serious concerns as the summer months approach, talk in some circles has turned to street workers and the impact they may have on stemming the violent tide. More »

Recent allegations challenge DiMasi’s grasp on House

Throughout his ups and downs as House speaker, Salvatore F. DiMasi has always sought to project a steady-as-she-goes image. More »

Through Senegal trip, Dot students connect to culture

A group of students from Smith Leadership Academy Charter School in Dorchester recently took the trip of a lifetime — traveling to Senegal during April school vacation week. More »