State Senate unveils $33.9 billion budget
The budget boosts spending on services for the elderly and special education, but falls well short of Governor Deval Patrick’s transportation and education push.
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Holder to testify before House panel on IRS actions
Before Attorney General Eric Holder was scheduled to testify, House Speaker John Boehner said to reporters,“Who’s going to jail over this scandal?’’
After trespass, no problems detected with Quabbin water
There is no evidence of any contamination at the reservoir after seven people were found allegedly trespassing there early Tuesday morning, an official said.
Boston judge got $550,000 in free legal help
Boston judge got $550,000 in free legal helpJudge Raymond Dougan received free legal services from a top Boston law firm to defend him against bias charges.
Food
Sampling the new sandwiches in town
Despite the recent surge of national chains, Boston has plenty of homegrown options for lunch.
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The Chicken Katsu sandwich from Wichit.
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“Our goal is to make the best sandwich humanly possible,” says Wichi chef and co-owner Chris Young.
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At Dorado Tacos & Cemitas, a cemita on a challah-type sesame seed roll, with pork cutlet, black beans, and Oaxacan cheese.
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Casa Razdora at lunch hour in the Financial District.
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Razdora piadina at Casa Razdora: prosciutto di Parma, soppressata, mozzarella, roasted red peppers.
Cheap Eats
In Davis Square, crispy falafel
Owned by Somerville resident Matt D’Alessio, Amsterdam Falafelshop has perfected the art of frying chickpeas and potatoes.
Deputies criticize Boston fire chief
Deputies criticize Boston fire chiefThirteen deputy Boston fire chiefs said Chief Steve Abraira failed to show leadership at the scene of the Marathon bombings.
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Thank you, Bruins, we needed that win
We needed something fun to take our minds off the tragic events of last month, and the Bruins’ miracle comeback against Toronto provided that.
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One Fund gets tax-exempt nonprofit status
The IRS approval clears the way for the fund to collect millions of dollars in corporate pledges.
Sports
Bruins fans’ emotions ran wild in game for the ages
Across Boston - and beyond - Bruins fans bonded late Monday as the team pulled off an unexpected and historic comeback.
Metro
Labor of love upgrades South Boston home
Sydni Pecevich has faced many challenges in her young life. Her South Boston home was yet another challenge before a volunteer group built a wheelchair ramp for her.
Columnists
Nation & World
Russia bans alleged CIA operative in espionage flap
Russia expelled an American it said was a CIA operative who tried to recruit a Russian security officer as a spy.
Politics
Report blames IRS managers for lax oversight
An inspector general’s report blamed management for failing to stop the scrutiny of conservative groups.
Business
New York Times ‘pleased’ with Boston Globe interest
New York Times Co. chief executive Mark Thompson declined to discuss more concrete details of the sale process.
Arts
Galleries
What’s up at Boston-area art galleries
David Hilliard’s photography exhibition “The Tale is True,” now up at Carroll and Sons, reads like a novel.
Food & dining
A tank away
Quaint meets contemporary in village of Woodstock, Vt.
This little village in east-central Vermont was established in 1761 by settlers from Massachusetts.
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Inside the Marathon bombings
Inside the Marathon bombingsGlobe reporters and editors talk about the horror and heroic efforts of a story that has touched us all.