LOCAL NEWS
Deval Patrick wins re-electionBOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick bucked the anti-incumbent, pro-Republican trend and won a second term Tuesday with the help of some of the political advisers who hope to do the same in two years for his friend President Barack Obama. More » |
Distressed homeowners flock to NACA eventThe nonprofit Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) held a "Save the Dream" event in Boston last month, drawing thousands of struggling homeowners hungry for a chance to sit down with lenders and possibly walk away with a restructured mortgage they can afford. More » |
Patrick's election eve push turned out votersAs Election Day approached, Massachusetts' Democrats came out in full support of Gov. Deval Patrick. More » |
Youth teams clean up foreclosed propertiesA joint effort by the City of Boston and two local youth services programs aims to help stabilize foreclosure-ridden Boston neighborhoods while providing paid work and training to local youths. More » |
Bloodied, but unbowedJust hours after a jury returned a guilty verdict in the federal corruption trial against City Councilor Chuck Turner Friday, he was back in his Roxbury office conferring with staff and volunteers about keeping the constituent services operation open at least until sentencing takes place in January. More » |
