Storm-weary parents now fret about vacation

With the threat of another blizzard this weekend, the lead-up to school vacation week has been anything but peaceful.

Forecasters say parts of Mass. could see up to 15 inches of snow this weekend. Pictured: A snow drift on Beach Avenue in Hull.

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Potential blizzard could bring up to 15 inches of snow

A blizzard watch has been issued starting Saturday for parts of Mass., including Boston and the North and South shores.

New York Times media columnist David Carr at an appearance on Thursday. Carr collapsed and died later in the day.

David Carr, New York Times columnist, dies at 58

Carr also recently started teaching at Boston University?s College of Communication.

Mayor Walsh said that the MBTA should shut down this Saturday and Sunday ahead of another storm.

Walsh calls for T to close for weekend snowstorm

Mayor Walsh said he expects to issue another snow emergency and parking ban when the weather worsens.

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Organizers are seeking support in Congress for taxpayer-funded security measures that will cost at least a billion dollars.

BC all clear following bomb threat lockdown

The threat targeted a campus dining hall, leading to evacuations and authorities asking students to shelter in place.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_redlinebus4_met.jpg The commute the days after the MBTA shutdown

A look at travel times on the MBTA?s Red Line after the agency closed down Monday night and all of Tuesday.

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Governor Baker said he and Beverly Scott talked about how to address the challenges facing the struggling transit system.

Boston officials Thursday gave a sneak peak inside the Bolling Building, which will become the administrative headquarters of the Boston Public Schools when it opens this spring.

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New mixes with old at Roxbury?s Bolling Building

The future headquarters of the Boston Public Schools is a gleaming $123.9 million monument to contemporary urban architecture.

All roads to Baker administration lead through Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury has distinguished itself as an outpost of state government, the place that bred a farm team for the governor?s administration.

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With a snowstorm expected Saturday, restaurateurs are afraid customers will stay home on one of the industry?s biggest nights.

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If snow days continue to mount, some systems may ask teachers and students to come in on planned days off.

Peyton Manning is reportedly working with a guru as he readies for his 18 season.

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Why won?t Peyton Manning retire? Tom Brady

The Broncos QB is apparently contemplating retirement, but there?s no way he slinks off with Brady enjoying the Super Bowl spotlight.

Northeastern students braved the cold Thursday to help shovel snow in the Back Bay Fens.

Northeastern students dig in, shovel neighborhood spaces

The university ordered 200 shovels after students said they wanted to help clear snow around campus and the community.

opinion | Tara Holm

Why the US is falling behind in math

Our current education system sends students on a single-file death march with dry formulas.

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Senate President Stanley Rosenberg will marry his partner, Bryon Hefner, Rosenberg?s spokesman said.

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Snow in New England

The record-breaking snow keeps piling up.