The former state senator's announcement came on Friday after Scott Brown said he would not run in the U.S. Senate race.
Kristen Hughes worked as Sen. Scott Brown's deputy finance chairman.
Stephen Lynch posted a YouTube video this morning with his announcement.
Markey is in, Lynch set to make an announcement Thursday and Brown reportedly considering throwing his hat into the race following Tuesday’s nomination of John Kerry as Secretary of State
Did Mayor Thomas Menino's speech hit the mark? Do you think the speech's tone signals his intent to run for another term?
Kerry's resignation is effective as of 4 p .m. Friday.
Mayor Thomas Menino offered several broad outlines for the coming year.
The speech is expected to cover an 'aggressive agenda,' including a plan to sell tons of city property for middle-income housing.
The state senator from Jamaica Plain offered her opinion on Gov. Deval Patrick’s $34.8 billion budget proposal.
The gathering coincided with similar rallies across the country Saturday.
The governor's budget proposal for fiscal 2014 would raise $1.9 billion in new revenues through a combination of tax increases and eliminating some tax breaks. Is the state's economy ready for this?
U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch reportedly plans to run for the seat John Kerry will likely vacate.
Their proposal calls for a two-thirds majority vote before tax increases can be passed.
A special election would be held 145 to 160 days after confirmation.
A new device will be distributed to conductors on MBTA conductors that will give them real-time information about trains all across the rail system.
Warren is sponsoring three bills that would support gun control reform, a gun buyer background check, and making gun trafficking a federal crime.
The bill looks to close loopholes in existing state laws, require mental health background checks, strengthen gun storage requirements and require liability insurance for gun owners.
As of Tuesday, 1,221 seniors remained on waiting lists for home care.
Gov. Deval Patrick unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would tighten gun control laws in Massachusetts while increasing funding for mental health services and enhance background checks. Is this sensible, or reactionary?
Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
Tell us: do you think we need to increase taxes to strengthen education and transportation?
Money would help pay to improve transportation system and education in the commonwealth.
The 2013-14 proposals include a bill establishing a gun offender registry and one providing further support for charter schools.
Advocates met with their representatives and senators in a total of 46 meetings.
The public meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed legislation that would require teachers, workers at child care centers and school bus drivers to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks.
Beverly Scott was a guest on the WGBH show Wednesday night.
City health officials want "thousands" to get vaccinated this weekend.
Boston's seen a ten-fold increase in flu cases over last year.
Newton resident and State Treasurer Steve Grossman told WCVB's "On the Record" that he is "leaning strongly" toward running for governor.
A look at some of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's upcoming public meetings.
Nicole Freedman was instrumental in several Boston-based bicycle initiatives, most notably the Hubway system.
Mayor Thomas Menino met with his Cabinet and is back in City Hall.
The congressman said he is giving "serious consideration" to a run for Senate.
Boston.com is reporting an early salvo has been fired in what could be the Senate special election showdown.
The bill eases portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff."
The law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013 allows store owners to place scanners in the aisles, making shoppers do their own price checks, instead of individually marking each item.
The incumbent senator and widow of the late Sen. Kennedy both spoke positively about Markey's candidacy on Friday.
The new city ordinance requires all owners to register all rental units of more than six units.
After hinting that he'd make a run for Sen. John Kerry's seat should he be tabbed to be Secretary of State, U.S. Rep. Ed Markey will run for Senate in 2013, according to a Boston Globe report.