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'Three strikes' bill on Gov. Patrick's deskA controversial measure known as the "three strikes" bill is several steps closer to becoming law. Last week, a conference committee approved a revised version of the bill, and soon afterwards, the State House of Representatives and the Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of it. More » |
Big Business Network Inc. offers positive choicesAs a veteran Boston Police officer and mentor, Bill Willis has seen how crime can perpetuate in the inner city. "A ton of young people emulate the thugs in our community," he said. Turn then to Willis's friend and protege, 25-year-old Kendric Price. Approaching seven feet tall, Price is a presence in the classroom, where his smile and sense of humor keep his students engaged. More » |
Abducted Boston pastor returns to joyous churchThe image of the Rev. Michel Louis, a Boston clergyman who asked the abductor in Egypt's Sinai to take him captive instead of a female fellow traveler, has been shown around the world since the international incident began unfolding over the weekend. But long before the graying, 61-year-old pastor made a valiant stand on foreign soil, Louis stood out in his community, Boston-area leaders say. More » |
Redistricting plans divide communityThe Boston City Council last week moved closer to approving a city redistricting plan which proposes a map of council districts which differ little from the current voting divisions drawn and enacted into law a decade ago. Support for the proposed map is slowly gaining momentum among city lawmakers, even as some observers contend that the plan undercuts historically disenfranchised voters. More » |
