Mayor Walsh ordered the Long Island bridge closed because of structural concerns, prompting the relocation of as many as 250 homeless people on the island.
After an hour-long discussion, city councilors voted themselves an annual raise of $20,000, but Mayor Walsh did not say if he would approve it.
Top police officials said the study is based on outdated data, and does not reflect changes undertaken since 2011.
Problems in the state child welfare system have become the main flashpoint in the governor?s race.
Researchers are using an arsenal of tools to unlock the secrets of people who respond well to experimental drugs.
Dan Shaughnessy
The Bruins defeated the Flyers, and everything is looks fine for the Spoked-B?s.
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Bruins 2, Flyers 1
A third-period goal pushed Boston past Philadelphia in the teams? season-opening game at the Garden.
Evan Horowitz
How the Ebola outbreak spun out of controlThe virus may claim tens or even hundreds of thousands of lives before it is quelled.
Yvonne Abraham
Robel Phillipos made stupid mistakes that any kid could makeIs it absolutely necessary to bring the full force and power of the federal government down on Phillipos for his alleged crime?
BetaBoston
The Cambridge software company sold 5 million shares at $25 each Wednesday night, ahead of its stock market debut Thursday.
JEFF JACOBY
Wrong sperm, right baby: so why sue?Having a baby isn?t like ordering a pair of jeans ? you can?t return it if isn?t to your liking.
Count Bruins tough guy Milan Lucic among those who think something would be lost without the occasional scuffle.
Police say they found 77 human remains and 12 bodies in April at storage facilities in Somerville and Weymouth.
The fate of Kobani has emerged as a key test of whether coalition air power can roll back the extremist group.
Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Charlie Baker tangled in a heated and contentious exchange.
The age group known as millennials has become a special focus for financial institutions -- and a big worry.
Touring behind his acclaimed new album, Perfume Genius? Mike Hadreas broke hearts and taboos at Brighton Music Hall.
Located on a residential side street, Phu-Ket has solid Thai specialties, friendly service, and charming decor.
design new england
The test of time in ChathamAs an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, Grattan Gill designed a house for his parents? retirement. Now he?s retired there himself.
The Internationalist
The jihadi huntersA new generation of self-made experts is tracking extremists through their online activity ? and rewriting the rules of intelligence in the process.
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