Mayoral hopefuls sling barbs at RCC forum
Emotions ran high last Thursday night at Roxbury Community College's Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, as Boston's four mayoral candidates squared off in the first of three citywide forums hosted by nonprofit voter advocacy organization MassVOTE. More »
Senate fields open as Joe Kennedy nixes campaign
Former U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II, the eldest son of Robert F. Kennedy, announced Monday he would not run for the U.S. Senate seat held for nearly 50 years by his late uncle, Edward M. Kennedy. The decision was certain to widen the race for the Democratic nomination. More »
Obama encourages students to take pride in education
ARLINGTON, Va. - In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation's students to take pride and ownership in their education - and stick with it even if they don't like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home. More »
BE HEALTHY - Sickle Cell Disease: Early awareness key to managing symptoms
Myiesha Demery has come a long way. Born in the Virgin Islands, she moved to Boston when she was 5 years old in part because of her medical condition. She was diagnosed with sickle cell disease - both her parents carried the trait - but doctors in St. Thomas could offer little in the way of treatments. She was told to simply eat foods that were thought to boost the oxygen in her blood. More »
