Boston?s skyline slated for changes like never before

Boston is in the midst of a building spree whose enormity, pace, and geographic sweep are redefining the city?s appearance.

Jake Peavy has picked up World Series rings in consecutive seasons.

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Winning isn?t lost on former Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy

The righthander won a second straight World Series with the Giants, then signed a two-year deal worth $24 million.

Bright oak flooring, nine-foot ceilings, and elaborate, decorative molding are among the fine touches in this condo.

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Brookline condo offers elegant woodwork, 2 parking spaces

The $1.4 million Beacon Street condo offers bright oak flooring, nine-foot ceilings, and elaborate, decorative molding.

Boston?s bid for 2024 Olympics

Harvard Stadium, which was used for Olympic soccer matches in 1984, would be the field hockey site if Boston were awarded the 2024 Games.

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?University cluster? key to Boston?s Olympic bid

Campus sites are proposed for nearly a third of the sports, as well as for athlete and media housing.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/AP02071905559A.jpg Mayors want Olympic events for their cities

The Boston Olympics are being pulled in every direction by local communities who want to reap the economic benefits.

An author uses a novelist?s tools to shape his family history

MIT professor and author Alan Lightman goes back home and wrestles his past to a draw.

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Who?s poor? Depends how you measure it

Experts say our outdated definition could miss some people who most need help.

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Finding a summer camp that fits your child?s needs

Whether your kid has allergies, autism, diabetes, or any other issue, they can still have a fun, safe adventure.

BOSTON Ñ 2/27/2015: An ice dam forms along the walls of Church of the Covenant on Newbury Street. Temperatures remain below average for the month of February. (Sean Proctor/Globe Staff)

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Up to 8 inches of snow expected in some parts of Mass.

Southeastern Mass. is forecast to get up to 8 inches starting this afternoon, with up to 6 inches in the Boston area.

In Anchorage (left) 4th Street was barren of snow, unlike Boylston Street in Boston on Valentine?s Day.

Boston stole Alaska?s snow, and they want it back

With less than an inch of snow in Anchorage in February, the joke on the streets is the city swapped winters with Boston.

Suffolk jail exploits detainees, lawsuit says

An immigrant detainee filed suit against the Suffolk County Sheriff?s Department, saying civil detainees should not lose their right to the minimum wage.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/22/BostonGlobe.com/BCOM/Images/connector.jpg Connector site improved, yet needs more fixes

The Mass. Health Connector needs another $20 million this year and more fixes next year to become fully functional.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/03/01/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/cullen-1214.jpg After years of swindles, con man finally faces justice

Eddie MacKenzie has skated, again and again, but ? in this, one of the coldest winters on record ? his skating days are over.

Boston Superintendent finalists (clockwise from top left) Dana Bedden, Tommy Chang, Pedro Martinez, and Guadalupe Guerrero.

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Meet the candidates

Boston?s final four for superintendent

The School Committee is expected to pick a new superintendent at a meeting this week. Learn more about the finalists.

Quincy may build parking lot around resident?s home

The last family on Hunt Street has not yet agreed to sell their home to the city for a high school campus expansion project.

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Roll out the barrels

As demand for oil rises, photographers worldwide document how the barrels are used once the fuel is gone.