LOCAL NEWS
Thousands flock to Hub to mourn Kennedy's lossSen. Edward M. Kennedy, a lifelong champion of civil rights and social justice, bade his final farewell to the city he loved in the neighborhood where his legacy will long outlive his tenure in public office. More » |
The Kennedys' enduring legacy: Fighting for equality was part of the family businessOf all the political families throughout American history, none have been as faithful to the cause of civil rights as the Kennedys. More » |
'Something green is growing here'According to the old medical adage, you are what you eat. But what if where you live determines what's on the menu? Dorchester resident Vernell More » |
Council probes Hub schools' lagging black teacher hiresWith the start of the school year fast approaching, Boston Public Schools (BPS) officials appeared at a City Council hearing last Thursday to discuss the district's struggle to comply with a federal mandate aimed at increasing diversity in the hiring of public school teachers. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
What vacation? Even on Vineyard, Obama still in news spotlightOAK BLUFFS, Mass. - Barack Obama's first presidential vacation began with a hurricane, was interrupted for a major economic announcement and ended with a sad eulogy for a famous friend. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Trademark wars: U.S. goods carry famous Cuba brandsSAN JOSE DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba - Cuban rum maestro Jose Navarro's taste buds sing when he sips Havana Club, the sweet spirit distilled in this farming town south of the capital. More » |
