LOCAL NEWS

BPS takes a tough stance on nepotism

In a decision to avoid continued allegations of nepotism at Madison Park Technical Vocation High School, Boston Public School Superintendent Carol Johnson has transferred two of Headmaster Charles E. McAfee's three family members to other schools. More »

Stimulus plan funds new health centers in Roxbury, Mattapan

In less than a week, politicians, health officials and community members gathered in Roxbury to celebrate the groundbreaking of two new community health centers. More »

Somali women learn how to climb from debt to assets

Deeqo Jibril is a native of war-torn Somalia and no stranger to hardship. She spent three years in a refugee camp in Kenya before coming to the United States when she was 12 years old. More »

First lady balances work, advocacy and campaigning

Four years ago, Diane Patrick was an enthusiastic participant in the campaign to make Deval Patrick the first black governor in Massachusetts history. She exchanged hugs and handshakes at spaghetti dinners, beauty parlors and parades, intent on telling voters about this unknown man, her husband, and why he should be their governor. More »