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City releases traffic plans ahead of World Series, Obama visit

With the World Series, a visit from President Obama, and Halloween occurring this week, city officials asking residents to keep the roads clear.

Ex-Chelsea housing chief faces new charges

Michael McLaughlin was indicted along with two others for allegedly rigging federal housing inspections.

Athol man gets 2½ years for phony SWAT calls

The man was sentenced for placing phony emergency calls that prompted police responses in several US cities and forced the evacuation of a hotel in California.

Gun center of Dolphins player’s subpoena in Hernandez case

Investigators want to question Michael Pouncey about a gun Aaron Hernandez is shown holding in a photo taken while both were college students.

Martin Walsh and John Connolly met in a debate Tuesday one week before the Boston mayoral election.

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Candidates face off in final debate before election

Martin Walsh and John Connolly jousted over a recent turn toward the negative in the Boston mayoral campaign during their last major televised debate.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/29/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/RedSox27.jpg Red Sox at Fenway on Tuesday

The Red Sox were at Fenway Park for batting practice and press conferences a day before Game 6 against the Cardinals.

Dustin Pedroia threw to first base for an out in the first inning of Game 5 Monday.

Pedroia, Victorino win Gold Gloves

Second baseman Dustin Pedroia and rightfielder Shane Victorino were recognized for their defensive ability.

Mike Napoli at bat.

HITS AND MISSES

Comparing at-bat songs for Red Sox, Cardinals

A look at how the typical lineups stack up in an important metric: Who has the best walk-up songs?

Opinion

Farah stockman

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/29/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/stockman-3053.jpg Red tape stifles neighborhood revitalization

Restaurants can transform neighborhoods, but it takes a fortune, an eternity, and/or an act of God to open one in Boston.

NBA season preview

Celtics suspend Jared Sullinger one game

Team president Danny Ainge said Sullinger, who will miss the opener on Wednesday, “failed to meet the high expectations” the Celtics have for their employees.

Boston mayoral race

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