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Mass. approved major, minor laws in 2009Just weeks into January, Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill grant-ing himself expanded budget cut-ting powers. Eleven months later, he approved legislation modern-izing the state board that over-sees social workers. More » |
Mass. pushing energy efficient neighborhoodsMassachusetts officials are hoping to use a federal stimulus grant to take the idea of energy conservation down from the lofty heights of solar panels and wind turbines and bring it back to the neigh-borhood. More » |
BNN launches "Stop The Violence" mini-seriesCalling for nonviolence and cease-fire in Boston, "Stop the Violence: Start to Love" inspires local youth to shun violence and embrace the values of peace, hope and love. More » |
Raphael Saadiq at the House of Blues BostonWhen soul singer, Raphael Saa-diq's Kings Keep Marching tour stopped at Boston's House of Blues, the performance was more than just another gig. The tour, in conjunction with his latest offering, The Way I See It, was a celebration of soul music. More » |