Nomination papers deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 27
At-Large City Councilor John Connolly is gathered community leaders' perspectives to gauge whether he should run for Boston mayor come fall.
The Department of Public Works started with more than 30,000 tons of salt this winter, and have only used a couple thousand so far.
The New Leaders Council awards are "a way to honor the work of young, professional leaders who have exemplified our organization’s ideal of political entrepreneurship."
What would you like to see at the new Billings Playground?
State Rep. Coppinger keeps seats on Financial Services and State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committees.
Here's a look at what mayors across the Bay State earn each year.
Part of the money will also be used to help employers pay for a rise in unemployment insurance rates.
Delegates will attend the July 13 Massachusetts Democratic Convention in Lowell.
Find out who -- and what -- we celebrate on Presidents Day, as well as some other fun facts.
State Rep. Ed Coppinger is the lead sponsor on legislation that creates a “second or subsequent offense” for assault and battery on a domestic partner, with a maximum penalty of five years in state prison.
Centre and Spring streets were the most important roadways to clear in West Roxbury.
State Rep. Ed Coppinger definitely had some fun during the blizzard. How'd you pass the time?
Other candidates still looking to get on the ballot, but here’s a look back at the recent happenings in the race for U.S. Senate.
Gov. Deval Patrick said roads will be OK for travel beginning at 4 p.m.
Check out Boston's 'SnowOps Viewer' for real time location of all active city and contractor plows.
Senate race will have a Democratic primary, and a Libertarian candidate has now announced. But still no Republican contender.
Kirsten Hughes worked as Sen. Scott Brown's deputy finance chairman.
Mike Rush is a lieutenant in the US Naval Reserves and served eight months in Iraq in 2011.
Democratic congressmen Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch will face off in a primary on April 30 in the race to fill the Massachusetts Senate seat vacated by new Secretary of State John Kerry.
During six weeks, young people from the ages of 15 to 17 will learn valuable leadership and life skills in a structured environment while earning a weekly stipend.
Who do you think should be the Republican candidate?
Since the Newtown school tragedy, 14 Massachusetts mayors have joined the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition.
Stephen Lynch posted a YouTube video this morning with his announcement.
One element of filed Coppinger legislation includes creating a DNA database for felons.
Markey is in, Lynch set to make an announcement Thursday and Brown reportedly considering throwing his hat into the race following Tuesday’s nomination of John Kerry as Secretary of State.
Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
The speech is expected to cover an 'aggressive agenda,' including a plan to sell tons of city property for middle-income housing.
Their proposal calls for a two-thirds majority vote before tax increases can be passed.
U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch reportedly plans to run for the seat John Kerry will likely vacate.
The AgeWell West Roxbury program helps senior citizens stay in their homes longer to age where they know.
Steven Tompkins, former chief of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department of External Affairs, officially took office on Tuesday.
The bill looks to close loopholes in existing state laws, require mental health background checks, strengthen gun storage requirements and require liability insurance for gun owners.
Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
As of Tuesday, 1,221 seniors remained on waiting lists for home care.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy doesn't mince words: 'No matter what outrageous new tool they use, the NRA cannot make a straight-faced case that sport shooters need military-style weapons to enjoy their hobby.'
Warren is sponsoring three bills that would support gun control reform, a gun buyer background check, and making gun trafficking a federal crime.
The District 6 city councilor will serve his second year as chair of the committee.
Advocates met with their representatives and senators in a total of 46 meetings.
The 2013-14 proposals include a bill establishing a gun offender registry and one providing further support for charter schools.