The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Michael O'Neill's term expires in January. Committee members are appointed to serve four-year terms.
Here's what's going on in the neighborhood today.
In 2009, 42 people committed suicide in Boston, according to Massachusetts Department of Health.
They're young, aware and willing to work for democracy.
North End resident Krista Robinson guides young women toward making important life decisions on their own and helps high-school students get a good start in life.
The sole vice-presidential debate is done; did either candidate change your mind?
A look back at the news this week.
This online free quiz takes an in-depth look at your stance on a range of issues, then compares them to candidates' positions.
The governor and MEMA unveiled Ping4alerts! Last Week.
Boston residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have until Wednesday, Oct. 17 to register. Here's how, with links to mail-in voter registration forms and how to request an absentee ballot.
Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.
Which states have the highest and lowest median household incomes? Find out.
William Weld endorsed incumbent U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown on Friday.
Advocates on both sides of the issue are urging voters not to override the compromise bill passed this summer.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Local Republican and Democratic Party members from across the state will discuss the Oct. 3 presidential debate live in our chat room. Join in with your questions!
Get the details on the presidential debate and comment on what you're hoping to hear as a North End resident.
Patch will be joined by local Massachusetts party officials and you can take part in the conversation.
The measure is intended to improve high school graduation rates.
A Boston Globe poll and a WBUR poll showed challenger Elizabeth Warren was up by a couple of points against incumbent Sen. Scott Brown in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race.
Ridership this August is up 1.2 percent versus last August. Analysts had predicted a drop of 5.5 percent because of the higher fares.
The debate will be moderated by “Meet the Press” anchor David Gregory and will begin tonight, Monday, at 7 p.m.
North End-born Paul Revere is remembered with a mall right here in your neighborhood.
Boston City Council's Education Committee Chairman John Connolly attended BPS' meeting, and had some major concerns about the five plans.
A look back at the news in the North End for the week.
Register to vote and become part of your country's political process.
After three polls released last week showed Elizabeth Warren ahead of Scott Brown, while another showed Brown ahead of Warren, Patch surveyed influential Massachusetts Democrats to get their take on the tight race.
After three polls released last week showed Elizabeth Warren ahead of Scott Brown, while another showed Brown ahead of Warren, Patch surveyed influential Massachusetts Republicans to get their take on the tight race.
Menino says the map creates an over-concentrated area of protected groups in District 4.
Beverly Scott comes to Boston from Atlanta's transit system, MARTA.
Governor Deval Patrick speaks with Patch readers live at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. What questions do you want him to answer?
Ask Governor Deval Patrick about any topic you like during our live chat at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
The two candidates for the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts faced off in their first live debate on Thursday night.
The food service and accommodations industry makes up a serious chunk of Boston's economy.
With three polls showing Democrat Elizabeth Warren in the lead but the latest showing Republican Sen. Scott Brown ahead, it's safe to say the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts is a close one.
The two candidates for the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts will square off for the first time in a live televised debate at WBZ studios in Boston.
A Dorchester man in his 40s, was hospitalized, but has been released. It is unclear at this time where he contracted the infection.
The latest findings from Patch's Red and Blue Commonwealth surveys.
Bolling was the Boston City Council President in 1986-1987. He died on Sept. 11.