LOCAL NEWS

Heart challenge has Dot church health-conscious

The Greater Love Tabernacle prides itself on spiritual salvation. But during one recent six-week stretch, the church focused on a more earthly pursuit - health care. More »

Patrick woos biotech biz with new $1B law

When Gov. Deval Patrick headed west for an international biotechnology conference in California that began Tuesday, he brought along plenty of help - including a new $1 billion plan to transform the Massachusetts economy. More »

TOUCH FM to fight FCC for on-air rights

Vowing to protest a recent $17,000 fine for broadcasting without a license, the co-owner of TOUCH 106.1 FM said he plans to demonstrate in front of the Quincy offices of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent what he called an attempt to stifle Boston's only black-owned radio station. More »

Pride, family values shine in Hub's gay black culture

The recent decision by Gov. Deval Patrick's daughter to come out of the closet marked a significant milestone in what has been a productive year for Boston's black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, as it makes strides in the struggle for acceptance and forges stronger allegiances with the larger black community. More »