LOCAL NEWS

Warren, Brown vie for black votes as election day draws near

If campaign signs and mailers are any indication of votes, incumbent Sen. Scott Brown might actually be doing well in Boston's black community. More »

Coalition urges state voters to support Ballot Question 4

A coalition of community activists and elected officials urged Massachusetts voters to support a ballot measure that calls on Congress to support social programs, increase taxes on the rich and cut military spending to fund domestic priorities. More »

Redistricting plan needed for black community

Unless something dramatic occurs over the next week, the Boston City Council will vote into law redistricting legislation that will effectively suppress black, Latino and Asian political power in the city for the next decade; retard the civic and electoral formation of communities of color and significantly alter the political preconditions that would lead to the election of the city's first black mayor. More »

New book explores legacy of passing

During the first debate, Sen. Scott Brown accused his Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Warren, of misleading the public about her race. More »

Jeanette Boone-Smith

Jeanette Boone-Smith was born on Nov. 24, 1934 in Englewood, N.J. She went to be with The Lord on Oct. 23, 2012, in her home, surrounded by family and friends after an extended illness. More »

Boston a great bet for federal investments

Over the past 19 years, the City of Boston has come together to build vibrant neighborhoods and create inclusive opportunities for all residents. More »