LOCAL NEWS

Diversity more than a buzz word at Warren campaign

Within the vocabulary of today's political campaigns, few words are employed for rhetorical effect as frequently and casually as that of "diversity." As an ever-increasing population becomes more racially and ethnically blended by the day, one would be hard pressed to find a candidate seeking elected office who doesn't pay at least the faintest of lip service to the politics of inclusion, lest they sacrifice potentially crucial voting blocs come election time. More »

Puritan era burial ground in Roxbury comes back to life

Much has changed in Roxbury since the Puritans founded the town in what was then the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. There are no buildings remaining from the 1600s and much of the topography and coastline of Roxbury has been radically altered as hills were leveled to fill in the South Bay. More »

'Life After Murder' details parolees seeking redemption

When Don Cronk was young, he became addicted to cocaine. The addiction consumed him and he started stealing to pay for his habit. But one night, a burglary took an unexpected turn. Cronk and his friend broke into a house, only to find the owner still there. The old man pulled out a gun and shot Cronk. More »

Are you registered to vote?

The deadline to register to vote for the MA State Primary is Friday, August 17th* More »