LOCAL NEWS
Mass. approved major, minor laws in 2009Just weeks into January, Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill grant-ing himself expanded budget cut-ting powers. Eleven months later, he approved legislation modern-izing the state board that over-sees social workers. More » |
Mass. pushing energy efficient neighborhoodsMassachusetts officials are hoping to use a federal stimulus grant to take the idea of energy conservation down from the lofty heights of solar panels and wind turbines and bring it back to the neigh-borhood. More » |
BNN launches "Stop The Violence" mini-seriesCalling for nonviolence and cease-fire in Boston, "Stop the Violence: Start to Love" inspires local youth to shun violence and embrace the values of peace, hope and love. More » |
Raphael Saadiq at the House of Blues BostonWhen soul singer, Raphael Saa-diq's Kings Keep Marching tour stopped at Boston's House of Blues, the performance was more than just another gig. The tour, in conjunction with his latest offering, The Way I See It, was a celebration of soul music. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Minority Businesses Shut Out of Stimulus LoansLoans handed out to struggling small businesses as part of President Barack Obama's stimulus package have largely shut out minority businesses - especially those owned by blacks and Latinos - according to data provided by the federal government's Small Business Administration (SBA). More » |
Economy, Obama inauguration, Health Care: Top stories of 2009The convoluted American economy restoring windfalls to a lucky few while leaving millions jobless and distraught - was the top news story of 2009, followed closely by the inauguration of President Barack Obama, according to U.S. editors and news directors voting in The Associated Press' annual poll. More » |
Kwanzaa promotes unity and faithAfter 43 years, Kwanzaa festivities stay strong in Boston. This Saturday, Dec. 26, hundreds of Bostonians will begin their celebration of Kwanzaa. This 7-day holiday draws upon different African traditions and emphasizes the importance of family and community. More » |
Sotomayor disappointed by 'wise Latina' souvenirsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Sonia Sotomayor said Friday that she is touched by the outpouring of public support as the first Hispanic justice on the U.S. Supreme Court but disappointed with the commercialization of her image and, at times, startled by her own celebrity. More » |
SNCC chronicle is deft history of Civil Rights eraEven after nearly 50 years, the names bear repeating: Franklin McCain, David Richmond, Ezell Blair and Joseph McNeil. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Mbeki says Darfur peace deal is possible soonUNITED NATIONS - Former South African president Thabo Mbeki said Monday "it is possible and necessary" to conclude a peace agreement on Darfur before Sudan holds general elections in April. More » |
Zimbabwe politicians reach breakthroughHARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's rival leaders met Monday and announced they had reached two agreements, offering rare reason for hope after a year of impasse and disappointment. More » |
