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Debate still simmers on JP gentrification

The announcement of a new Whole Foods Market location in Jamaica Plain earlier this year has stoked a simmering debate over gentrification and development in the rapidly changing Boston neighborhood. More »

City Council makes it official: 'Thank you' Haley House

The Boston City Council last week recognized the 45 years of community service provided by Haley House, commending the nonprofit organization's programs in nutrition education, life skills and employment training for ex-prisoners re-entering society. More »

Luxury condos planned on 'New York Streets'

A Newton-based developer envisions 274 luxury apartments and 64,000 square feet of upscale shops for the 60 acre parcel of land where the Boston Herald's headquarters now stand. More »

Sportmen's Tennis Club to host major tournament

The Sportsmen's Tennis Club will host the U.S. Tennis Association's Pro Circuit Women's $50,000 Challenger Tournament June 19-26. More »

MBTA to test 'youth pass' with pilot project

For most Boston School students, the MBTA is the system that makes their education attainable. But for some students, the $20 to pay for their monthly pass can be an insurmountable barrier that blocks them from graduation. More »

Banner Biz: Tips on how to sell to Corporate America

One of the most common questions I receive from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) is: "Who do I know at such and such corporation?" I believe the most important question an MBE should ask is "What does my company need to do in order to be successful with that company?" Success in business ultimately means selling to a customer at a profitable price, one that the buyer believes provides more value than the money paid to consummate the transaction. More »

Closings arguments made in Mass. corruption trial

Federal prosecutors told a jury Friday that evidence against former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and two associates paints an "ugly picture of corruption" and that jurors need only use common sense to find the men guilty of accepting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for the speaker's clout in steering two state contracts to a favored software firm. More »

Advocates: 'glitches' keep Massachusetts kids uninsured

Forgotten paperwork, returned mail, and a lack of information are keeping thousands of Massachusetts children from receiving stable health care coverage in a state known for its far-reaching health care initiative. More »