MBTA Revenue Up Despite Ridership Fall

The transit service made more than half-a-billion dollars in 2013 for the first time ever in its history.

Route 93 Overnight Lane Closure On The Way

The southbound lane will be closed to traffic for maintenance overnight Aug. 6-7.

Q&A: Bill Walczak - More Charters, Bike Lanes, and Community Involvement

Bill Walczak founded the Codman Square Health Center and the Codman Academy Charter Public School - and he'd like your vote for mayor.

Should 17-Year-Olds Be Tried as Juveniles? Lawmakers Vote Yes

Massachusetts is one of 11 states in which 17-year-olds are automatically tried as adults.

Lawmakers Unsure What New Tech Tax Will Actually Tax

A new state sales tax is set to start July 31, but lawmakers don’t know what exactly is included.

Now, You Can Get Anywhere in Mass. With Google Maps

With the state's public transit system available through Google Maps, you won't have to check multiple websites for train and bus schedules.

Charlotte Golar-Richie Talks Housing in Fenway

Charlotte Golar-Richie met with voters at the Peterborough Senior Center on Wednesday afternoon to talk development, affordable housing and Fenway-specific issues.

Connecting Marathon Victims to Special Care

A new collaborative effort by city and state government will help connect victims and their families with trained specialists.

Patrick Makes Good on Stanley Cup Wager in Chicago

Massachusetts governor volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository Tuesday.

There's a Joke in Here Somewhere: State House Gets First Lightning Rod

The cupola's pine cone will receive a new metal cap that will act as a lightning rod.

Boston RMV Branches Could Close Under New Proposal

MassDOT is considering a plan to consolidate RMV branches, which could include a shut down of three near the Boston area.

Mayoral Candidates Visting Fenway in Coming Weeks

Charlotte Golar-Ritchie will visit the Fenway neighborhood on July 24.

Mayoral Candidate Marty Walsh Stops by Fenway

State Rep. Marty Walsh met with voters at the Peterborough Senior Center on Wednesday afternoon to talk development, affordable housing and Fenway-specific issues.

Boston Politicians Respond to Controversial Rolling Stone Cover

"Jahar Tsarnaev is not a rock star. Tsarnaev calculated a mass killing of unarmed citizens," said Boston City Council President Stephen Murphy.

Should the BRA Separate? City Council Candidates Weigh In

Find out what the at-large city councilors think of the BRA and the job it's doing in Boston's neighborhoods.

Taxes Due Today for Those Affected by Marathon Bombings

Due to the Boston Marathon bombings, the Internal Revenue Service extended the individual income tax return deadline to July 15.

Menino Back Sleeping at Hyde Park Home

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has been staying at the Parkman House on Beacon Street while recuperating from a broken ankle and elective prostate surgery.

Patrick, Legislature in Tax Hike Standoff

There's frustration on Beacon Hill over lack of communication about governor's transportation plan.

Ballot Order Set for September's Preliminary Election

The city announced the order in which names will appear on the ballot for the September 24 preliminary elections for City Council At-Large and Mayor of Boston.

Lawmakers Respond to Meningitis Outbreak with New Bill

The new bill is in response to nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that was linked to a Framingham pharmacy.

Mayoral Candidates Dish on Environment & Transportation

Mayoral candidates tackled questions on recycling, parks, climate change and more at a recent forum.

Who's That at Your Door? Could Be the Census

If you didn't fill out that form you got in the mail in February, you could get a visit from the city of Boston this summer.

Green Line Driver Suspended; Caught on Camera Allegedly Asleep at Wheel

According to WBZ the driver was at the helm of a second car, and not driving, but still in violation of an MBTA policy.

I-93 South to Close Tuesday Night

Don't get caught in traffic: I-93 will close at 11 p.m. on July 2, 2013.

Boston Garden Contest Accepting Entries Through July 12

The annual garden contest offers prizes for finalists and one grand prize winner will win four free flights on JetBlue.

Gov. Patrick Won’t Support Latest Transportation Finance Plan

The current plan would increase gas and cigarette taxes, adding $500 million in total new taxes.

Boston Budget Approved: $937M for Schools, $196M for City Projects

The city's approved $2.6 billion budget is a 5.2 percent increase from last year.

Fenway-Kenmore Senate Election Results 2013

'City Hall To Go' Truck To Visit Fenway Every Month

Now you can pay parking tickets, get marriage certificates, or pay taxes without leaving Fenway.

Jeff Ross Launches At-Large City Council Campaign

Jeff Ross, a long-time South End resident, is making a run for an at-large city council seat this year. If elected, he would be the first openly gay member.

Welfare Reform Bill Introduced on Beacon Hill

The bill, aimed at curbing abuse and fraud, will be debated by the Senate Thursday.

August Sales Tax Holiday Proposed Again

The proposed sales tax free holiday weekend would be August 17 and 18.

Gomez, Markey Grapple in Final Senate Debate

The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.

PHOTOS: Mayoral, City Council Candidates Parade in Boston

Candidates for Boston mayor, City Council and U.S. Senate were among those participating in the 2013 Bunker Hill Day Parade on Sunday.

Gomez, Markey Set For Final Senate Debate

Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.

State's DCR to Get New Leadership

Deputy Commissioner Jack Murray will become the department's new commissioner June 22 when its current commissioner steps down.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Fenway-Kenmore?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Should the State Minimum Wage Be Increased?

The debate raged on Beacon Hill Tuesday.

Mayoral Candidates: Who Has the Most Money?

District Attorney Dan Conley is the only Boston mayoral candidate with more than $1 million in cash for his campaign. Find out what everyone else has so far.

Memorial, Funeral Planned For Cellucci

Former governor will lie in state in the Hall of Flags Rotunda Thursday before a funeral Mass in his hometown Friday.