Victims of Palladino Fraud Urged to Contact SEC

Individuals who invested with Viking or Palladino since April 2011 and believe they may have been a victim of this fraudulent scheme should contact Deena Bernstein at 617-573-8813 or bernsteind@sec.gov on or before Fri., Aug. 2, 2013.

Boston Politicians Respond to Rolling Stone Cover

"Jahar Tsarnaev is not a rock star. Tsarnaev calculated a mass killing of unarmed citizens," said Boston City Council President Stephen Murphy.

Connolly, Walsh, Conley - Top Suffolk/Herald Mayoral Poll

An early poll of 600 likely voters chose John Connolly as the favorite to be the next Boston mayor.

Mayor Menino to Pen Memoirs with Beatty

Mayor Menino is co-writing his memoirs with Jack Beatty, with the book due out next spring.

IRS: Affected by Marathon Bombings, Taxes Due July 15

Due to the Boston Marathon bombings, the Internal Revenue Service extended the individual income tax return deadline to July 15.

Patrick Signs Budget, Vetoes Transportation, Local Aid Funds

Boston Globe reports leaders in the Legislature promise to override the governor's vetoes this week.

Who's That at Your Door? Could Be the Census

If you didn't fill out that form you got in the mail in February, you could get a visit from the city of Boston this summer.

New MA Compounding Pharmacy Bill Introduced

Law is in response to nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak was linked to Framingham pharmacy.

Menino Back Sleeping at Hyde Park Home

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has been staying at the Parkman House on Beacon Street while recuperating from a broken ankle and elective prostate surgery.

Ballot Order Set for September's Preliminary Election

The city announced the order in which names will appear on the ballot for the September 24 preliminary elections for City Council At-Large and Mayor of Boston.

Rush, Coppinger Fight for $500,000 for West Roxbury YMCA Expansion & Renovation

More senior citizen programming will be offered at the West Roxbury/Roslindale YMCA, and a teen center will be built.

Future of Boston's Urban Agriculture Meeting at Roche Center

Rooftop farms, farmers markets and stands, and more will be discussed at the public meeting at the Roche Family Community Center on Wednedsay night.

Mayoral Candidates Offer Environmental Stances at Forum

Mayoral candidates tackled questions on recycling, parks, climate change and more.

Final Casey Overpass Design Hearing on July 11

The Casey Arborway as 75-percent designed hearing is July 11.

MA Legislators Approve $34 Billion Budget

Budget would reportedly prevent a tuition hike for in-state students attending UMass schools.

Gov. Patrick Won’t Support Latest Transportation Finance Plan

The current plan would increase gas and cigarette taxes, adding $500 million in total new taxes.

Sen. Rush on Passage of Welfare Reform Legislation

O'Malley: New West Roxbury Athletic Fields Coming Soon

Budget Unanimously Approved by Boston City Council

The plan totals $2.6 billion for fiscal year 2014.

Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day in West Roxbury on June 29

Dispose of things like oil-based paint, pesticides, bleach, weed killers, and more.

Gomez, Markey Grapple in Final Senate Debate

The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.

Coppinger Files Legislation for August Sales Tax Holiday

The proposed sales tax free holiday weekend would be August 17 and 18.

Gomez, Markey Set For Final Senate Debate

Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.

DCR Commissioner Lambert Stepping Down

Deputy Commissioner Jack Murray will become the department's new commissioner June 22.

Yancey: Running for Boston Mayor and City Council

District 4 Boston City Councilor Charles Yancey is keeping his name in both the mayoral and district races.

West Roxbury Answers: Do You Need a Permit to Sell on the Street?

Got a question? Ask it!

Is West Nile Virus Coming to West Roxbury?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Memorial, Funeral Planned For Cellucci

Former governor will lie in state in the Hall of Flags Rotunda Thursday before a funeral Mass in his hometown Friday.

Mayoral Candidates Certified, Who has the Most Campaign $$

District Attorney Dan Conley is the only Boston mayoral candidate with more than $1 million in cash for his campaign.

Boston Residents Talk Chickens, Farms at BRA's First Urban Agriculture Forum

The June 3 meeting was one of 11 planned across the city to solicit community feedback on proposed zoning rules for rooftop and ground-level farms, markets and other agricultural activities.

Giuliani Visits Marathon Memorial, Campaigns With Gomez

Ex-NYC mayor calls Senate hopeful "a man of great accomplishment."

Consalvo Calls to Save Boston Housing Resident Service Program

Federal cuts eliminated the resident coordinator program that services 3,500 residents across all Boston neighborhoods.

Mayor Menino Out of Hospital, Hear it From Him Yourself

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is staying at the Parkman House on Beacon Street while recuperating from elective prostate surgery.

10 Mayoral Candidates on Charters and Next Boston Schools Superintendent

Stand for Children held a public forum centered on education at the Edward Brooke Charter School in Roslindale on Wednesday night.

Gomez, Markey Spar in First Senate Debate

Gun control, health care, economy, foreign policy among major topics in first meeting of candidates.

Connolly Wants Developers to Get Fast Track For Schools

Boston mayoral candidate John Connolly continues to offer ideas to have a long-term facilities plan for Boston Public Schools.

Connolly Rails on Boston Redevelopment Authority and Menino

Mayoral candidate John Connolly said the B.R.A. is 'who you know culture' in City Hall.

A Permanent Copley Marathon Memorial: What Would You Like?

The city's archivist is regularly collecting materials from the temporary Copley Square Boston Marathon memorial.

Gomez, Markey to Square Off in First Debate

The Senate candidates will face each other in a live, televised debate Wednesday.

Photos: Politicians at 20th Corrib Classic 5K in West Roxbury

Gabriel Gomez, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, was the highest profile candidate at the event - and the former Navy Seal also ran the race.