A look at the most significant legislative accomplishments of the year shows just how dire the situation in Washington has become.
Fenway’s changing profile to claim landmark HoJo’sThe Howard Johnson Inn, a Boylston Street landmark built in 1959, is slated to close by year’s end to make way for new developments.
MBTA riders and some local businesses hailed news that the T plans to try late-night service next spring until 3 a.m. on weekends.
Shirley Leung
Even with a grass-roots repeal of the casino law underway, most candidates support legalized gambling — if it’s done right.
A majority of the state gambling commission signaled that they would accept a Mohegan Sun proposal on the track’s Revere property.
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Ellsbury came to terms with the Yankees on a seven-year deal worth $153 million, according to major league sources.
On Baseball
Don’t blame the Red Sox for walking away from a financial commitment that Ellsbury never will be able to live up to.
A number of entrepreneurs who have earned MBAs from Brandeis have looked to use the power of innovation and markets to effect social change.
Globe Santa
“I’m writing for my 5-year-old son because I believe he deserves so much more than I can afford to give him,” the father wrote to Globe Santa.
TOM KEANE
A well-regulated historyThe US economy today is freer than ever, a point neatly illustrated by an ignominious 40-year anniversary.
The rebuilding Celtics are leading the Atlantic Division with an 8-12 record after beating the Bucks, 108-100, at TD Garden.
The investigation into who spray-painted a racial slur on the home of a biracial high school football player took another twist Tuesday.
A federal judge asserted on Tuesday that Detroit’s obligation to pay pensions in full was not inviolable.
The decision by the leading Republican candidate for governor presents voters with a unified ticket 11 months before the election.
November auto sales rose 9 percent above a year ago, with a solid piece of the gains coming over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
“Elements, Rudiments, and Principles” is a quirky and disjointed group show at Boston University Art Gallery at the Stone Gallery.
The latest from eponymous restaurateur Stephanie Sokolove is a prime hangout, but the food doesn’t quite stand out.
Globe Talk | Dec. 4
A conversation with author Tom PerrottaThe best-selling author of “Little Children” discusses his craft with the Globe’s new book critic, Matthew Gilbert.
Donor-advised funds: Where charity goes to wait$45 billion of American philanthropic money has been given—but not received.
