Obama presses doctors to back health care overhaul
CHICAGO - President Barack Obama bluntly told doctors Monday he is against their highest legislative priority - limiting malpractice awards - and earned boos from an audience he was here to court for his health care overhaul plans. More »
Poetry reading celebrates Dudley, past and present
Roxbury residents of all ages expressed their impressions and memories of the Dudley neighborhood in poetic form at the "Poetry, Please!" publishing party held last Saturday at the Dudley Branch Library. More »
Mass. lawmakers approve pension overhaul bill
Gov. Deval Patrick signed landmark pension reform legislation on Tuesday to close loopholes, eliminate abuses and reduce long-term costs to the state's retirement system. "Today, we make good on a promise to the public to restore trust in government," said Patrick. More »
BE HEALTHY - Childhood obesity: It's a family affair
Raising healthy kids requires that parents and the rest of us work together to provide environments that promote health. Sadly, children often find themselves in unhealthy environments. It is easier to find fried chicken in our community than it is to find an apple. It's easier to find a soda than it is to find a water cooler. It's safer to stay at home and play video games than to play in some of our parks. More »
