LOCAL NEWS

Ferdinand design plans are falling into place

An exterior that integrates historic and modern architecture, street-facing retail storefronts, community meeting rooms, open floor plans and a "green roof" -- all are in the Ferdinand design plans for the Dudley Municipal Center set to rise soon in the heart of Dudley Square. More »

WriteBoston opens students' eyes

Inside Boston's English High School in late March, it's a typical Tuesday at the writing center -- a nonstop buzz of activity. Students and volunteer tutors come and go, calling out greetings or sitting down at tables strewn with papers and reference books to work through writing problems. More »

Haitian national soccer team takes on Harvard

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Haiti's rabid soccer fans will get to see their national team play in Boston for the second year in a row as the island nation's premiere squad takes on the Harvard men's team on Sunday at 5 p.m. More »