Planned Olympic transit projects pose funding challenge

If the state were to pursue all of the projects, taxpayers would have to kick in at least another $4 billion, according to a Globe review.

Bill Clendaniel, retired president of Mt. Auburn Cemetery, speaks to Boston 2024, the organizing committee for Boston's bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics confer during the first of a series of community meetings at the Boys and Girls Club of Boston's Yawkey Club of Roxbury. Josh Reynolds for The Boston Globe (Metro, smithst)

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Residents in Roxbury voice Olympics concerns

Jobs, housing, and economic development are areas of concern, particularly for communities of color, residents said.

Storm relief threatened by funding battle

Federal money to help recover from historic snowstorms is tied up as Congress debates funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Beverly Scott said the MBTA woes this winter had sounded several ?wakeup calls.?

Full recovery for commuter rail not seen until March

Beverly Scott, general manager of the MBTA, said the commuter rail system is ?still having challenges.?

The substantial new citywide tax on the sale of alcohol would be used exclusively to fund an expansion of substance abuse programs.

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New tax on sales of alcohol proposed

The substantial new citywide tax on the sale of alcohol would be used exclusively to fund an expansion of substance abuse programs.

On Monday, Guadalupe Guerrero became the first candidate to begin the public interview process.

California educator campaigns to lead Boston schools

The four finalists will take part in a daylong series of public interviews Monday through Thursday.

Quincy boy in serious condition after being struck by taxi

The accident happened around 3 p.m. on Berlin Street as the boy was walking home from school.

BetaBoston

Thync wants to change your brain setting

The Boston company?s far-out claim is that its next-gen gadget, a wireless wearable electrode for your brain, can tune your mood.

Deborah Goldberg made a name for herself in her family?s company, Stop & Shop, as well as when she served on Brookline?s Board of Selectman.

Goldberg brings competitive nature to treasurer role

The daughter of a famous Boston grocery family, with a law degree and a Harvard MBA, Deborah Goldberg talks about her role as state treasurer.

Boston University's Cason Hohmann hoisted the Beanpot first as he skated to his celebrating teammates.

BU 4, Northeastern 3 | overtime

BU defeats Northeastern in Beanpot final

Boston University scored early in overtime after Northeastern rallied in the third period.

Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell responds to a question from reporters after a team workout at baseball spring training in Fort Myers Fla., Monday Feb. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Christopher L. Gasper

John Farrell in position, now he has job to do

The Red Sox manager got a two-year extension Saturday that goes through 2017 with a club option for 2018.

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2010 file photo, a statue of the Pawtucket Red Sox baseball team mascot

Pawtucket Sox sold; group eyes Providence

The Pawtucket Red Sox were sold to owners who plan to move the team to Providence after a new stadium is completed.

Brianna Wu, head of development at Giant Spacekat, stood next to a poster of her video game characters.

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Citing threats, game maker pulls company from PAX East

Brianna Wu, cofounder of a Boston video game studio, says her calls for more security at the event were ignored.

Thaumatodryinus tuukkaraski was named for Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask.

Wasp species named in honor of Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask

Rask?s insect namesake, Thaumatodryinus tuukkaraski, was discovered in East Africa by a team that included a Boston Bruins fan.

Zipcar has purchased 150 permits that allow its customers to park anywhere in Boston without a fee.

Zipcar seeks 150 park-anywhere permits

The pilot program lets drivers pick up and drop off cars at any legal spot without worrying about parking meters or residential permits.

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Iwo Jima reflections

Larry Kirby knows better than most that if life is sometimes unfair, war always is.

The Big Picture

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Wintry woes for the MBTA

A look back at our recent public transit woes, due to an unusually harsh winter.