LOCAL NEWS

As Roxbury changes, seminary keeps faith

As Alvin Padilla explains it, the Boston campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is not your typical evangelical training ground. More »

Hub photographer lends hand to Uganda

Karen Sparacio had a mission when she flew to Uganda in 2005. The photojournalist wanted to complement her portfolio to start working as a documentary photographer for relief organizations. But things didn?t go as planned. More »

Jazz conductor Oliver to bring swing to Fort Hill

Kendrick Oliver hasn't set foot in Roxbury in over a decade. When the renowned bandleader and one-time local returns this weekend to Fort Hill - Highland Park, to be specific - he hopes to see plenty of foot-stomping on his old stomping grounds. More »

NATIONAL NEWS

Blacks in the military: After 60 years, black officers rare

WASHINGTON - Blacks have made great strides in the military since it was integrated 60 years ago, but they still struggle to gain a foothold in the higher ranks, where less than 6 percent of U.S. general officers are African American. More »

WORLD NEWS

For some Africans, Scrabble more than just a game

DAKAR, Senegal - To compete in the Francophone World Scrabble Championship, 32-year-old Elisee Poka spent five days in a bus traversing Africa's potholed roads. His competitors from France arrived by plane. More »


HEALTH

Biker 'Divas' raise funds, not hell, on cycle run

The noise of heavy traffic on Revere Beach Parkway in Everett suddenly gave way to the rumble and roar of dozens of motorcycles. Five women rode their bikes into the Boston Harley-Davidson parking lot, surrounded by a group of bikers clad in black and yellow jackets with "BUFFALO SOLDIERS" emblazoned on the backs. The lot quickly filled with leather, chains and attitude. More »

Get picky with fruits, veggies to lower costs

NEW YORK - As fruit and vegetable prices soar, you can save money by taking some extra time in the produce aisle to make sure bad apples aren't sneaking into your grocery cart. More »


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