The Boston Herald endorsed Senator Scott Brown on Wednesday; his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren has recently had several endorsements as well.
If Boston Mayor Thomas Menino were to choose not to run next year - who would run? Who would you like to see run for mayor?
Consalvo was the author of Boston's pit bull-specific laws that being overrode by a state animal welfare law starting in November.
Boston City Councilors look to work with state with many chronic offenders re-entering the city due to the Jamaica Plain Drug Lab scandal.
Warren out raised Brown by $4.5 million in the third quarter, according to fundraising totals released on Monday by each campaign.
Mayor Menino: "...your child will not be forced to change schools, but if a younger sibling is attending another school, closer to home, we will prioritize sibling access to that school if your older child wants to join his or her younger brother o
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.
The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
City Councilor Felix Arroyo hosts a celebration of Latino Heritage on Monday at City Hall, complete with live music and food.
In 2009, 42 people committed suicide in Boston, according to Massachusetts Department of Health.
Michael O'Neill's term expires in January. Committee members are appointed to serve four-year terms.
Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.
William Weld endorsed incumbent U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown on Friday.
The strong majority of Massachusetts' legislators are white and male.
The Flaherty Pool in Roslindale will undergo a $5.6-million renovation starting in mid-November, and BCYF Flaherty Pool memberships are usable at all city pools.
A Scott Brown supporter's vehicle double-parked at the Holy Name Rotary to block a vehicle with a sign for Elizabeth Warren.
Unemployment is down in the city, the Boston area, and the state.
Boston City Councilors Rob Consalvo and Charles Yancey both offered redistricting maps, with Yancey taking exception to not being invited to work on Consalvo's map.
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 Roslindale resident.
City Councilors John Connolly and Matt O'Malley joined with Reps. Linda Dorcena Forry, Nick Collins, Ed Coppinger and Russell Holmes to present their alternative to the Boston Public Schools' five options.
Patch will be joined by local Massachusetts party officials and you can take part in the conversation.
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.
A New York woman was convicted in federal court on Friday for sending four threatening letters to several people, including Sen. Scott Brown, and Attorney General Martha Coakley.
The debate will be moderated by “Meet the Press” anchor David Gregory and will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1.
The governor, during a live chat with Patch, expressed skepticism about the legalization of medical marijuana, though he sympathized with patients in pain.
A Salmonella outbreak led to more than 100 nut butter spreads recalled. Check out the complete list.
Boston City Council's Education Committee Chairman John Connolly attended BPS' meeting, and had some major concerns about the five plans.
Roslindale's City Councilor talks about the coming renovations to the Flaherty Pool - and whether he is Mayor Menino's godson.
Roslindale's City Councilor dishes on Domino's, the Flaherty Pool - and whether he is Mayor Menino's godson.