LOCAL NEWS
Students speak out on school budget crunchBoston public high school students gathered last Thursday to ask questions and trade ideas with Superintendent Dr. Carol R. Johnson to help find ways to bridge a $107 million budget deficit. More » |
'One company at a time'Little by little, Initiative for a New Economy helps minority-owned firms improve, network and ultimately get more business More » |
Big means beautiful at plus-size pageantLast year, Sara Brenton donned a pastel blue ball gown with sparkles and a ruffle trim, then strutted down the walkway in her first beauty pageant. The experience was both a novelty and a revelation for the 27-year-old resident of Whitman, Mass. More » |
Former Hub reporter Ifill honored at Suffolk eventVeteran political journalist and Boston media alum Gwen Ifill was in town last Thursday to receive the 2009 Louis P. and Evelyn Smith First Amendment Award, presented by the Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University. The award is given out each year to individuals and organizations that promote the right to free expression. More » |
Bake sale spotlights MBTA's money woes, riders' worriesWhen the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) board of directors meets Thursday afternoon, the agency will be $194 richer, thanks to a bake sale held by the T Riders Union. More » |
Patrick touts transportation changes outside of BostonGov. Deval Patrick isn't just lobbying lawmakers in their State House offices as he tries to build support for a comprehensive transportation overhaul. He's also hitting the road to endorse the regional benefits of his plan. More » |
