LOCAL NEWS
Report: Patrick has governed for the 'good of the whole'Governor Deval Patrick has "actively represented black interests," while retaining broad political support around the state, according to new research conducted for University of Massachusetts Boston. More » |
Urban Improv turns 20 with parody showSome of Boston's biggest celebrities helped Urban Improv celebrate its 20th birthday last week at the House of Blues. Governor Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, Mayor Thomas Menino and Aerosmith bass player Tom Hamilton, among a slew of others, joined the group's cast for its annual "Banned in Boston" fundraising performance. More » |
AutoZone pays settlement for religious discrimination"I was taught, even in the military, to do the right thing," Frank MahoneyBurroughs said. "We were told that doing the right thing, even when no one is around, defines your character." More » |
Task force hears Dudley projects updatesThe Dudley Vision Advisory Task Force recently heard an update from Ferdinand project planners and local agencies on infrastructure projects set to overlap with the construction of a new municipal and retail building on the Ferdinand site. More » |
Leadership conference brings women togetherOn the heels of International Women's Month was a women's leadership conference at Boston's Seaport World Trade Center. Sponsored by Simmons College, the 33rd annual Leadership Conference last month featured an array of inspiring women from different walks of life. The longest-running women's leadership forum in the country, the event reached its maximum capacity and attracted about 2500 attendees. More » |
A closer look: Before you leave the drug store, get the facts.Read the drug label to make sure the prescription is yours and matches the one written by your provider. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Community Voices: Money in politics is a civil rights issueIt was not too long ago that in many states individuals had to pay to vote. As recently as the 1950s, if you could not pay a poll tax -- an actual tax required before one could exercise their constitutional right to vote -- you could not participate in the electoral process. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Mexican poet Sicilia brings campaign for peace to U.S.LOS ANGELES -- Javier Sicilia looks tired. The 56-year-old Mexican poet, essayist, journalist and novelist has been going non-stop since March 28 of last year. On that day he acquired a distinction that is every Mexican's nightmare. He is of one of the roughly 60,000 families to have lost one or more loved ones to the accelerated violence that has gripped Mexico since President Felipe Calderon began his crusade against the drug cartels six years ago. More » |
