The city's interim bike czar — JP's Kris Carter — said his home neighborhood is "on the horizon" for a bike-sharing station. But he stressed he can't make any promises.
Non-profit organizations are not required to pay taxes on their property, but some do so thanks to Boston's Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
Included as an amendment to a bigger jobs bill, the update would expand the bottle redemption law to include plastic bottles used for water and juice.
Under the compromise, lenders would not be required to enter into mediation before foreclosing.
This year's transportation bond, a huge piece of legislation full of earmarks, includes a provision to keep corporate sponsorships out of the names of T stations.
Late June fundraisers brought Boston donors to the president's side.
New law treats cases continued without a finding as convictions.
The city is testing a new app that allows drivers to send the location of potholes directly to officials in charge of fixing them. But on a test drive through JP, it mistook a lot of manhole covers for potholes.
The bill both aims to ensure violent criminals stay behind bars while easing prison overcrowding by reducing drug-offense penalties.
The city will install 400 new solar powered trash compactors to promote recycling, but they won't be in residential areas — at least not yet.
Neighborhood Coordinators hit the streets at 8 a.m. today, and will be out all day, night and into the early morning to see what's happening in their neighborhoods. JP's Jullieanne Doherty will be taking part.
Boston Redevelopment Authority overseeing the planning and construction of more than 250 projects.
Both the Massachusetts House and Senate bills addressing cost containment appear to be stuck in committee.
Police and firefighters would be relayed vital personal information about people during an emergency situation.
The bill calls for employers to be held liable for any workplace bullying by co-workers or superiors.
The New England Conservatory of Music plans to revamp its campus — including a new building that will resemble an Apple store. Plus other news from the latest board of directors' meeting for the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
A team of five men with two trucks responded to about 2,500 tagged sites this year in 23 neighborhoods throughout the city.
The Boston City Council approved a plan to raise funds by renting the plaza: The money would go to either the general fund or a fund for the Arts, City and Tourism.
U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren joined us live on July 13 to answer your questions. Here's a short recap of the Q&A session.
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The "true cost" of the project of the highway project is estimated at $24 billion, according to the Boston Globe.
The governor's budget in $32.1 million slimmer that that proposed by the Legislature.
See a replay of Friday's U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren chat on Patch — and yes, she did give an answer to the Cherokee question.
State Representative Liz Malia, D-Jamaica Plain, said the issue of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards is "very political and coming from the right wing."
The secretary of state approved the three questions on Wednesday
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In the bellwether neighborhood of West Roxbury, for instance, Brown crushed Warren in terms of money raised so far.
* But not of "restricted areas" or if you're "interfering with transportation activity."
Election data about whether you sign your checks "Boston" or "Jamaica Plain" puts us behind Hyde Park, Roslindale, Charlestown and Dorchester.
The bill increases public aid while not raising taxes.
Would it bother you if Forest Hills were renamed, for revenue's sake?
A bill abolishing the requirement is now before the governor.
There are several neighborhood resources for your family, but mental health experts recommend you contact your primary physician to start.
It will cost more to ride the T starting this weekend — and some routes will have decreased service.
Improvements coming to neighborhood parks, pools and playgrounds — including a $400,000 makeover for the boathouse at the Pond.
The ruling finds the federal mandate constitutional.
Boston's "energy positive" efforts inspire new approaches from private developers.
Interestingly, JP was only outspent by two other Zip Codes: Ritzy Back Bay and Beacon Hill.
The president was scheduled to meet patrons at Hammersley's Bistro, where donors paid $40,000 a plate as part of a fundraiser.