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Front Page - 2012-12-13

Fruits and veggies: More needed on American plates

Say this about Muller Mirville. He doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. Farming is not a typical pastime for an 18-year-old city kid who grew up in Mattapan More »

Eldercare will challenge baby boomer generation

SAN DIEGO -- Nursing homes are often associated with the last chapter in people's lives. But at least these days, involved families will consider making changes when they identify deficiencies in a nursing home's care, are dissatisfied with placements made during hasty hospital-discharge planning or see patient abuse. More »

Patina Miller re-imagines classic role in 'Pippin'

Patina Miller knows how to take charge. The talented, African American actress fired up the nuns' choir as lead character Deloris Van Cartier in "Sister Act" on her way to a More »

2 Chainz shines at party-like Hub show

When you look at his stats on paper, he isn't even supposed to be here. Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz had already spent over a decade trying to make a name in hip hop. More »


The most dysfunctional Congress ever?

With the 2012 elections safely behind him, President Barack Obama now faces the formidable task of striking a deal with Congress to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff." More »

Black teachers alliance calls for diversity in BPS

The diversity of the city of Boston and of the students served by the Boston Public Schools is not reflected in the teachers serving in the schools. More than half the residents of Boston are people of color, and students of color make up 87 percent of the student population in Boston Public Schools. More »

Suspensions in Fall River under federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently launched an investigation of out-of-school suspension practices in Fall River Public Schools (FRPS). The investigation is in response to a complaint alleging those practices disproportionately harm students of color and students with disabilities and violate federal Civil Rights laws. More »