LOCAL NEWS
In 2 years, turnabout over Mass. casinosTwo years ago, the Massachusetts House speaker blocked Gov. Deval Patrick from passing legislation to create three gambling casinos in the state. Now, it's Patrick who is poised to block the speaker from passing his own bill to create three casinos. More » |
A bridge too far?The state's plans to extend a walking and biking path along the Neponset River has shown that more than a shallow waterway separates Mattapan and Milton. Some of the suburbanites fear the city neighborhood, which they associate with crime. More » |
A world of film - in Roxbury festivalIn an age of Netflix, iPods and laptops, the Roxbury International Film Festival (RIFF) has done something remarkable - bring people together to watch movies. More » |
RIFF impresses audiences with diverse film offeringsFilm producers from all over the world intermingled with the Boston community to celebrate talent and learn from each other during last weekend's 12th annual Roxbury International Film Festival (RIFF). More » |
It's a bug's lifeImagine a classically trained actress playing a human-size ladybug in a full-scale insect world. More » |
Program encourages Girl Scouts to explore 'inner FaB'At only 9 years old, Leslie Roman is learning hands-on that she has what it takes to be a good role model. More » |
Boston Herald apologizes to Puerto Rican communityWith live salsa rhythms, freshly made Puerto Rican food, traditional dances, amusement rides and appearances from many of Boston's elected officials, last month's Puerto Rican parade and festival were a cultural celebration. More » |
A family businessAs life-changing decisions go, this one seemed to be an easy one. Flush with cash earned during three summers of construction work - and the keys to his own Mercury - then high school senior John Cruz III looked at the numbers. More » |
What do banks want?Last week, Bank of America hosted and delivered an informative and essential presentation on small business lending from the perspective of the bank. We also had two alternative lenders and the Small Business Association (SBA) at the presentation to talk about where their organizations fit in the spectrum of commercial lending. More » |
Banner Biz Q&AMilton Benjamin, founding president and CEO of the Initiative for a New Economy, discusses the company's efforts in providing services to MBEs. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Paperwork nightmare: A struggle to fix new lawWASHINGTON - Tucked into the nation's massive new health care law is a requirement that could become a paperwork nightmare for nearly 40 million businesses. More » |
GOP's Baker criticizes unions' role on Beacon HillRepublican gubernatorial candidate Charles Baker blamed the influence of unions last week for the state Legislature's failure to address vital reforms he says could help alleviate some of its budget woes. More » |
Obama defends education policies to criticsWASHINGTON - Challenging civil rights organizations and teachers' unions that have criticized his education policies, President Barack Obama said last week that minority students have the most to gain from overhauling the nation's schools. More » |
Ousted US employee Sherrod plans to sue bloggerSAN DIEGO - A woman who was ousted from her job at the Agriculture Department said last week she will sue a conservative blogger who posted an edited video of her making racially tinged remarks last week. More » |
WORLD NEWS
UN demands that rebels join Darfur peace talksUNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council on Friday called for an immediate halt to escalating violence in Darfur and demanded that all rebel groups to join peace talks to end the seven-year conflict in the western region of Sudan. More » |
Military keeps distressed soldiers at combat siteFORWARD OPERATING BASE BOSTICK, Afghanistan - Sgt. Thomas Riordan didn't want to return to Afghanistan after home leave. He had just fought through a battle that killed eight soldiers, and when he arrived home his wife said she was leaving. He almost killed himself that night. More » |
