An early survey of 600 likely voters chose John Connolly as the favorite to be the next Boston mayor.
Suffolk County taxpayers who took advantage of the IRS' postponement after the April 15 attacks at the Boston Marathon must turn in documents by July 15.
Individuals running for Boston's four at-large seats spoke out about the local authority at a July 10 candidates' night in the North End.
While during many of the mayoral candidate events the candidates sit in alphabetical order, that's not the case on the ballot.
The South End resident is running for an at-large seat on the Boston City Council.
The law is in response to a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that was linked to a Framingham pharmacy.
Candidates for District 1, 2 and at-large Boston City Council seats were invited to speak at a forum held July 10 at the Nazzaro Center.
Individuals in the running to take Menino's place tackled questions on recycling, parks, climate change and more at a forum held July 9.
The mobile city services program will begin a monthly rotation starting July 2, visiting the North End on every fourth Thursday.
The plan totals $2.6 billion for fiscal year 2014.
The current plan would increase gas and cigarette taxes, adding $500 million in total new taxes.
In a 5-4 vote, the court deemed the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, saying it restricted the rights of individuals and encroached on the states' right to govern marriage.
The event, which will be moderated by Tony V, will be held at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown.
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.
The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.
The proposed tax-free weekend would be Aug. 17 and 18.
The bill, aimed at curbing abuse and fraud, will be debated by the Senate Thursday.
Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Deputy Commissioner Jack Murray will become the department's new commissioner June 22.
If the special election was today, who would you choose as our new U.S. senator?
Watch our video of the arrival of the former governor's police-led procession.
Margin between the two Senate candidates was 52-35 a month ago.
Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.
Former governor will lie in state in the Hall of Flags Rotunda Thursday before a funeral Mass in his hometown Friday.
The state may approve 18 more giant lighted boards as a way to boost revenue. Is it worth the money if the light burns all night long?
The Boston Herald reported a behind the scenes look from the governor’s point of view during the tension-filled hours of the Greater Boston lockdown of April 19.
Gun control, health care, economy, foreign policy among major topics in first meeting of candidates.
The Senate candidates will face each other in a live, televised debate Wednesday.
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.
President calls Markey "a passionate and effective champion for middle class and working families."
Boston mayor throws his support at Democratic U.S. Senate nominee; Markey responds to Gomez "pond scum" comment.
A quick guide to city closures for the May 27 holiday.
Dignitaries speak at Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund flag display.
The five-year plan includes funding for school expansions in the North End and other projects across the city.
Gov. Deval Patrick will honor those killed in action at a 10 a.m. ceremony Thursday.
The city has launched a new online questionnaire designed to preserve open space and develop parks.
Friday marks the 9th anniversary of the law that allowed gay and lesbian couples to marry in Massachusetts.
Ways & Means Committee budget falls short of many of Gov. Deval Patrick's proposals.