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Front Page - 2008-10-09

More in Mass. turn to food stamps, get less

It's never been easy feeding a family with food stamps, but in these difficult economic times, it's about to become harder. More »

Wilkerson denies charge that she lied under oath

The state Bar Counsel filed a complaint against state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson last Friday, accusing her of lying under oath in an effort to overturn her nephew's manslaughter conviction. More »

Social skills program helps Hub girls learn new S.T.Y.L.E.

Fifteen teenage girls from across the city were honored last Saturday for taking the next step in their lives with style and grace. More »

A survivor's story of persistence - BE HEALTHY

Regular exercise has been a part of Kommah McDowell's life for as long as she can remember. Kickboxing was her sport of choice and according to her doctors, enabled her to withstand potentially devastating treatments. More »


McCain, Obama trade barbs in town hall debate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - John McCain dismissively called rival Barack Obama "that one," Obama mocked McCain's "Straight Talk Express," and both left the debate stage to return to the campaign trail Wednesday. More »

Parallels drawn between South Sudan, Darfur wars

ARLINGTON - "What's happening in Darfur has been called a genocide, and actually is a genocide," said David Chanoff, Ph.D., academic adviser to the Sudanese Education Fund (SEF). More »

'Faithful' flock to City Hall, call for immigration reform

Community and religious activists rallied at City Hall Plaza last Wednesday, calling for stronger immigration reform initiatives and hoping to shed more light on what organizers say is a "broken immigration system." More »