Amid threat of blizzard, MBTA to run on Saturday

The agency announced its plans after Mayor Walsh changed his stance on whether the MBTA should remain open.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/nws_map_021315.png Winds in potential blizzard could gust up to 70 mph

The latest winter snowstorm is expected to drop 8 to 12 inches on coastal areas, including Boston.

In her dramatic press conference on Tuesday, MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott fiercely defended herself and her staff.

Adrian Walker

All Beverly Scott really did was tell the truth

The outgoing MBTA GM couldn?t have made it any more clear that she was mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.

Charlie Baker rode the MBTA occasionally during his campaign but not since he became governor, aides say.

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Shirley Leung

Charlie Baker needs to start taking regular MBTA rides

By traveling in the seats of more than a million daily T riders, Baker may be able to truly understand their frustration.

Live video: Aaron Hernandez murder trial

The case has resumed against the former Patriots tight end, who is accused in the 2013 death of Odin Lloyd.

Local firefighters battle blazes in freezing cold, snow

A three-alarm blaze consumed a Newton home, and another fire destroyed two businesses in Easton, officials said.

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

Mike Volpe of HubSpot recorded his weekly podcast ?The Growth Show.??

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After ?Serial? success, sponsors pour money into podcasts

Brokers say demand for sponsorship spots on popular podcasts has soared since Serial?s debut in 2014.

New York Times media columnist David Carr died Thursday night at the age of 58.

The late David Carr on teaching at BU, journalism

The New York Times media columnist spoke with the Globe in what may have been his last interview before his death.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walsh150-8247.jpg Walsh administration slow to release public records

Officials for Mayor Walsh took more than two months to respond to a request for basic payroll information.

SPORTS MEDIA

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The station announced that Bertrand will replace Andy Gresh on the midday show starting next week.

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Superb skiing conditions set for the holiday week

As one of the Northeast?s biggest ski weeks of the year arrives, things couldn?t be better for those hitting the slopes.

Crux

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Saturday shapes up as perhaps the most revolutionary day so far in Francis? two-year run.

Romance Rumble V

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/09/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/romance150-3876.jpg Film characters falling in love

Ty Burr and Meredith Goldstein chose their favorite romantic first encounters on film. Now you pick.

The Big Picture

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Snow keeps piling up in New England

The record-breaking snow amounts have caused major commuting issues and damaged property.