Hub bus routes to get $100M makeover
State and city officials gathered at Dudley Station on Monday to announce the appropriation of more than $100 million in federal stimulus funding to improve bus transportation in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan, an influx of money that politicians say will create construction jobs and cut congestion along heavily traveled routes. More »
Obama's high court choice could be Hispanic, woman
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama pledged last week to name a Supreme Court justice who combines "empathy and understanding" with an impeccable legal background to succeed liberal David Souter, whose abrupt retirement announcement set off speculation the next justice could be a woman, a Hispanic or both. More »
Springfield minorities feeling more hope for political power
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - It's a morning of fiery union speeches at a local Teamsters hall, and Henry Twiggs is waiting his turn to address the largely white audience. More »
BE HEALTHY - Women's health: Coping with fibroids
When it comes to her body, it's a good thing Sharon Moultrie, 52, has a sense of humor. More »
