Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.
The President of the United States stopped by Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe for lunch on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Former governor will lie in state in the Hall of Flags Rotunda Thursday before a funeral Mass in his hometown Friday.
Gun control, health care, economy, foreign policy among major topics in first meeting of candidates.
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.
Boston mayoral candidate John Connolly continues to offer ideas to have a long-term facilities plan for Boston Public Schools.
Federal cuts eliminated the resident coordinator program that services 3,500 residents across all Boston neighborhoods.
The city's archivist is regularly collecting materials from the temporary Copley Square Boston Marathon memorial.
AP reports the president will campaign for the Senate hopeful in Copley Plaza.
Mayoral candidate John Connolly said the B.R.A. is 'who you know culture' in City Hall.
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 Thomas Menino is scheduled to have an elective surgery on Friday to reduce an enlarged prostate.
The five-year plan includes funding for a new accessible playground near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and other projects across the city.
Massachusetts State Senate unanimously backs bill, spurred by the Marathon Bombings, to protect off-duty first responders who aid others during an emergency.
No budget hearings will take place the week of Memorial Day.
The Boston mayor threw his support at Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, while Markey responded to Gomez' 'pond scum' comment.
Boston Police will increase walking and bicycle beats during June, July and August, primarily in high-crime areas.
Dignitaries speak at Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund flag display.
Gov. Deval Patrick will honor those killed in action at a 10 a.m. ceremony Thursday.
Administrator Kenneth Feinberg is urging people to submit completed claims and offered help filling out the forms.
Tuesday at 5 p.m. was the deadline for submitting nomination signatures to be a candidate on the ballot.
Both candidates turned in the required amount of signatures to officially run, according to the election department.
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.
The recently released draft document sets standards in Boston for bee- and hen-keeping, composting, rooftop farms and other activities.
Ways & Means Committee budget falls short of many of Gov. Deval Patrick's proposals.
In total, 24 people signed up for mayoral nomination papers, and 27 people signed up for nomination papers for at-large city council.
Several news outlets reported on the British Prime Minister's visit to Boston this week.
The outgoing Boston leader cautioned residents not to focus too much on the negative as the mayoral race heats up.
"You know the darkest depths of tragedy, but you also know that unity, resilience and strength allow us to triumph over terror."
Claims for One Fund Boston will be available May 15 to June 15.
The mayor will be at the South End's Ringgold Park on May 29.
Gomez, Markey get the most votes in the South End's precincts.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino wants to close the loophole that allows individuals on terror watch list lists to legally purchase weapons.
The U.S. Senate special state primary election is today.
The District 4 city councilor has pulled nomination papers for both positions.
Boston voted for Elizabeth Warren and owns more hybrid cards than the state average.