The bill both aims to ensure violent criminals stay behind bars while easing prison overcrowding by reducing drug-offense penalties.
The Mayor's Neighborhood Services Department performed a 24-hour snapshot exercise of their neighborhoods starting on Thursday morning.
The bill calls for employers to be held liable for any workplace bullying by co-workers or superiors.
The city will install 400 new solar powered trash compactors to promote recycling, but they won't be in residential areas.
Coordinators hit the streets at 8 a.m. today, and will be out all day, night and into the early morning to see what's happening in their neighborhoods.
New law treats cases continued without a finding as convictions.
Boston Redevelopment Authority overseeing the planning and construction of more than 250 projects.
Brian Clinton endorsed by Boston City Councilor Rob Consalvo for Governor's Councilor District 2.
Both the Massachusetts House and Senate bills addressing cost containment appear to be stuck in committee.
New England Conservatory of Music Wants Campus to Resemble Apple Store
A team of five men with two trucks responded to about 2,500 tagged sites this year in 23 neighborhoods throughout the city.
Police and firefighters would be relayed vital personal information about people during an emergency situation.
In our inaugural “Red Commonwealth" survey, influential Republicans paint an early picture for November's general election
U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren joined us live on July 13 to answer your questions. Here's a short recap of the Q&A session.
The secretary of state approved the three questions on Wednesday for Massachusetts voters, including 'Death with Dignity', and medicinal marijuana.
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U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren chatted live on Patch on Friday, July 13 - read the transcript.
The House is expected to decide today whether to accept the governor's changes to an amendment that restricts how welfare money can be used.
City councilors said public health data being shared between the state and city is often months behind, which hurts identifying public health issues.
The Boston City Council approved a plan to raise funds by renting the plaza: The money would go to either the general fund or a fund for the Arts, City and Tourism.
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Warren raises more of Boston's money than Brown did.
* But not of "restricted areas" or if you're "interfering with transportation activity."
State Sen. Mike Rush joined Mayor Menino at Faneuil Hall on Independence Day before the fireworks.
If passed, Massachusetts would be the sixth state to grant access to family members.
The American Arabic Benevolent Association is currently building Cheriton Heights in West Roxbury.
West Roxbury's community centers are closed on July 4, as are libraries and city offices.
The bill increases public aid while not raising taxes.
Riding the T went up in price this weekend — and some routes will have decreased service.
A bill abolishing the requirement is now before the governor.
Boston's "energy positive" efforts inspire new approaches from private developers.
There are several neighborhood resources for your family, but mental health experts recommend you contact your primary physician to start.
The ruling finds the federal mandate constiutional.
Improvements coming to neighborhood parks, pools and playgrounds.
After June 30, you won't be able to use old MBTA tokens to add value to your CharlieCard.
Obama out-raises Romney across the city, but loses some neighborhoods.
A new law would require lenders to enter into government-run mediation before foreclosing on a property.
Congressman Steve Lynch, state Sen. Mike Rush, and state Rep. Ed Coppinger, spoke at the Deutsches Altenheim home on Friday afternoon.
Parkway Youth Soccer Family Day was this past weekend.