Somerville wants to double size of Assembly Row
Officials said Somerville will consider road and utility upgrades to encourage development on 73 acres next to the project.
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Virus is suspect in mystery of limb paralysis in children
The enterovirus D68 virus is associated with limb weakness in some young people, but researchers have questions.
Unbowed by defeat, anticasino activists regroup
Having failed to block the gambling industry from Mass., activists are evolving into watchdog and public service groups.
Walsh doesn?t embrace body cameras on police
Mayor Martin Walsh said other methods can strengthen trust between police and communities.
Commission backs big pay hikes for governor, other top officials
The pay hike, if adopted, would give the governor a salary of $185,000, the second-highest in the nation.
Tsarnaev lawyers again ask for change of venue
Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are arguing that ongoing publicity is prejudicing the jury pool for his upcoming trial in the Marathon bombing.
Council members voice support for ridesharing regulation
A City Council hearing on ride-sharing was packed with taxi drivers and supporters of companies like Uber and Lyft.
The Boston Globe
Wholesalers fear finishing last in an Olympics
Meat and seafood wholesalers in South Boston are worried about being forced out to make way for an Olympic stadium.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Pedro Martinez, Bill Belichick, and other picked-up pieces
Weighing in on various topics of note around the world of sports.
NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL
Jon Lester taking his time as he weighs his decision
The free agent lefthander met with the Giants Monday, and they have a lot to offer.
Patriots unveil images of new field-level lounge at Gillette Stadium
The Patriots plan to remove 1,500 seats to make room for a members-only lounge behind the south end zone.
Michael A. Cohen
The real Benghazi scandal
The Republican Party?s politicization of the tragedy now risks stifling the expeditionary impulses of US diplomats.
Son convicted of raiding Brooke Astor?s fortune dies at 90
Anthony Marshall was sentenced to prison after he was convicted of exploiting his aged mother?s slipping mind to loot her millions.
Boston?s young adults plentiful and often burdened
Not only is one of America?s oldest cities now decidedly young, but the new generation is exercising its influence.
Top economist sounds warning on work, retirement
?The idea that people can retire at 62 and walk around holding hands on the beach, it?s not realistic,? Alicia Munnell says.
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Police clash with protesters in Hong Kong
Tensions soared in the third month of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Free screening of ?Antarctica: A Year on Ice?
In Congo, peacekeepers at war
