Jack Kelly has submitted the required signatures and is seeking one of four at-large seats. He will kick off his campaign with a fundraising event tonight.
One observer called the trend 'upward political mobility' for officials in the Bay State, but that's perhaps not the case with outgoing Lt. Gov. Tim Murray.
The President calls the U.S. Senate candidate 'a passionate and effective champion for middle class and working families.'
The Boston mayor is scheduled to have an elective surgery to reduce an enlarged prostate.
The Boston mayor threw his support at Democratic U.S. Senate nominee on Friday, while Markey responded to Gomez' 'pond scum' comment.
No budget hearings will take place the week of Memorial Day.
Dignitaries spoke Friday at the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund flag display.
A quick guide to city closures for the May 27 holiday.
The Massachusetts State Senate is unanimously backing the bill, which was spurred by the Marathon bombings, to protect off-duty first responders who aid others during an emergency.
The five-year plan includes funding for a new accessible playground near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and other projects across the city.
Tuesday at 5 p.m. was the deadline for submitting nomination signatures to be on the ballot.
District 5 City Councilor Rob Consalvo is a candidate for Boston mayor.
The at-large Boston city councillor is the first mayoral candidate to open a headquarters in the neighborhood.
Friday marks the ninth anniversary of the law that allowed gay and lesbian couples to marry in Massachusetts.
Charlestown residents were asked their thoughts on the development of parks and other open space in the area once Rutherford Avenue is reconstructed.
Ways and Means Committee plan falls short of many of Gov. Deval Patrick's recommendations.
With the deadline up to take out nomination papers, at least two races are looking crowded. Twenty-seven people have launched runs for four at-large city council seats, including a Charlestown resident.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
Several news outlets reported on David Cameron's visit to Boston this week.
The outgoing Boston leader cautioned residents not to focus too much on the negative as the mayoral race heats up.
The annual event was sponsored by Mayor Menino and the Boston Parks Department and provided free refreshments, resources and flowers to Charlestown residents.
'You know the darkest depths of tragedy, but you also know that unity, resilience and strength allow us to triumph over terror.'
The city services-mobile will be at John Harvard Mall park from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
New regulations will go into effect May 24.
The Democratic congressman leads the Republican businessman by 17 points.
Claims will be accepted May 15 to June 15.
The bill will go before Gov. Deval Patrick for approval.
A look at the precinct-by-precinct results for Boston's Ward 2.
The mayor will be at Charlestown's John Harvard Mall on May 10.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino wants to close the loophole that allows individuals on terror watch list lists to legally purchase weapons.
The U.S. Senate special state primary election is today.
The District 4 city councilor has pulled nomination papers for both positions.
Mayor Tom Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick are asking people to honor the Boston Marathon bombing victims exactly one week after the tragic events.
State and federal authorities say they want to give individuals impacted by the bombing more time to file their taxes.
Town and state offices will not be open today because of the Massachusetts holiday.
The Boston mayor fractured his distal fibula after twisting his ankle on Friday.
At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and former state rep Charlotte Golar Richie are both considering running for Boston mayor. Either candidate would be the first prominent female candidate in the race.
State lawmakers have proposed several ways to fund transportation going forward.
The Boston mayor is at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Boston voted for Elizabeth Warren and owns more hybrid cards than the state average.