The Massachusetts senator reportedly will be the pick to replace Hillary Clinton as the country's top diplomat.
Murphy to remain as Boston City Council president after getting support from his peers.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was in the hospital and now is staying at the Spaulding Rehab Center.
The State Department of Public Health is working on coming up with statewide regulations.
The Boston City Council unanimously supported U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein's, D-CA, reintroduction of the expired assault weapons ban.
Boston City Councilor Felix Arroyo held a hearing addressing how to get rid of the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Boston area.
Instead, those polled say, increase taxes on the rich and end corporate subsidies.
Residents are invited to a public hearing with Boston Public Schools and the Boston Public Health Commission on Tuesday night to address mental health issues, especially in light of the recent tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut.
In January, the cabinet will have new secretaries of finance, education, health and public safety.
The Massachusetts Senator would replace outgoing Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
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Wu, a Harvard graduate, recently worked for the Elizabeth Warren campaign and the City of Boston.
If you own a business or home in Boston, you could be this year's winner of a citywide holiday decoration contest.
A new data-driven website and downloadable app lets Boston residents check in on the city's services performance, including transportation, crime, fire, parks and other departments.
The Zoning Commission will consider the BRA's proposal at a meeting on Dec. 12.
A study finds that Bay Staters will pay more if the child and college tuition tax credits expire.
The Boston City Council is discussing how to improve bicycling infrastructure across the city, with the possibility of adding more bicycling barrier lanes to protect riders.
Inspired by food trucks, the "City Hall to Go" truck will travel throughout Boston's neighborhoods allowing residents access to select city services.
Boston officials and cycling advocates will present what specific areas of the city we should prioritize for barrier lanes.
"Show us opportunity. Sell us on progress. Tell us the truth, especially on taxes."
Boston will be updating its zoning code to permit medical marijuana dispensaries in specific areas around the city.
Massachusetts Democrats in Congress want to avoid cuts in benefits as part of any deal, but proposals such as raising the eligibility age for Medicare are still on the table. What would you do?
Brendan Ryan will replace William 'Mo' Cowan of Stoughton.
City Councilor Rob Consalvo estimated that Boston will get about four medical marijuana dispensaries in 2013. Now where will they be located?
Although the state is expected to fall short of projected revenue, the raises are justified since staff hasn't had a raise in four years, some say.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has been in the Brigham & Women's Hospital since October 26 with different ailments.
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
While city officials are still eager to partner with MIT helmet vendors HelmetHub, a fix to the lack of helmets on the Hubway is unclear.
Rumor has it that Patrick could be asked to be the next U.S. attorney general.
The Boston City Council submitted three redistricting maps to Mayor Menino, with the first two being vetoed.
More than 200,000 low-income households expected to benefit.
The law creates standards for long-term care insurance to make such coverage more secure and portable.
Menino has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks with an upper respiratory infection, a blood clot and a fracture in his back.
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Due to anticipated crowds, Boston officials are asking residents to vote during "off peak" times during the day, if possible.
According to the latest poll by UMass Lowell, Brown had a one point lead heading into election day, but the lead was within the poll's margin of error.
See a copy of the ballot, locate your polling place, and find more helpful information for voters.
The most recent Suffolk University poll suggests that voters are being influenced by a barrage of ads urging them to block Question 2.
Massachusetts has the third-largest reserve fund among U.S. states.
The Boston City Council approved a third redistricting map on Wednesday, and now it awaits Menino's approval.