Reports of beatings and abductions of demonstrators and activists, once seen as isolated, are now made quite regularly.
A different course for struggling Restaurant Week Organizers hope to whet appetites by rebranding it as Dine Out Boston and addressing the one-price-fits-all rule.
The former official oversaw the New Jersey lane closures that are central to the scandal swirling around Gov. Chris Christie.
Harsh words and catcalls marked a panel that was held after the screening of a documentary on James “Whitey” Bulger’s trial.
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One of the more unlikely modern trends is the number of actors, including James Franco, B.J. Novak, and Molly Ringwald, who are forging careers as fiction authors.
Mass. awards first medical marijuana dispensary licenses The first 20 licenses were awarded, including locations in Boston, Brookline, and Newton, although no licenses were awarded in four counties.
Fighting for a comebackWith his South Boston gym featured in a new TV series, Peter Welch sees an opening to pay it forward by introducing kids to the sport.
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A strong early prospect for AG raceMaura Healey, a former assistant attorney general, is just the kind of person you want in politics.
The Globe’s Jim McBride takes an in-depth look at how Seattle and Denver match up for Sunday’s big game.
A recent decision upheld a taxpayer-funded sex change for convicted murderer Michelle Kosilek.
Government and opposition teams failed to make headway toward action that could alleviate the suffering from the civil war.
As a candidate for governor, Coakley has strongly criticized the Department of Children and Families, but strikes a different tone as attorney general.
The ruling could be a significant step in the bank’s protracted legal battles related to Countrywide, which it bank acquired in 2008.
The Grammy-festooned country act coming to TD Garden, only started touring in support of their latest album “Golden” this past month.
This year’s Oscar nominees aren’t as strong as last year’s contenders, but they showcase bravery and spiky individualism in refreshing ways.
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Design New England The January/February issue is full of inspiration for your next kitchen or bath project.
The botmaker who sees through the InternetDarius Kazemi’s popular little creations are a sly commentary on how the Web is organizing our lives.
