School bus strike could go on for second day

Boston officials said they were uncertain if school bus drivers would work on Wednesday, and parents should make other arrangements to get their children to and from school.

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For many Boston parents, Tuesday was an exercise in challenges and frustration as they tried to get their children to and from school.

The festivities draw a million people to the heart of the city. The event has inspired dozens of similar festivals across the country and pumped millions into the local economy.

First Night festival in Boston saved by donors

The Highland Street Foundation, a Newton-based nonprofit, said it will be the “lead sponsor of the First Night 2014 celebration,” guaranteeing the New Year’s Eve event will go forward.

Janet Yellen is vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Obama to tap Yellen as head of Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen, the vice chair of the Federal Reserve, would be the first woman to head the nation’s central bank.

Shane Victorino was safe at first, allowing Jacoby Ellsbury to score and put the Red Sox ahead.

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Shane Victorino was safe at first, allowing Jacoby Ellsbury to score and put the Red Sox ahead in the seventh.

Xander Bogaerts tied the score in the seventh inning on a wild pitch.

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Xander Bogaerts tied the score in the seventh inning on a wild pitch.

David DeJesus, left, gave the Rays a 1-0 lead with a single in the sixth inning.

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David DeJesus, left, gave the Rays a 1-0 lead with a single in the sixth inning.

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Stephen Drew fired to first for a double play, after forcing Jose Lobaton at second base in the third inning.

Red Sox starter Jake Peavy threw a pitch in the first inning.

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Red Sox starter Jake Peavy threw a pitch in the first inning.

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria talked to pitcher Jeremy Hellickson after he walked Mike Napoli in the second inning.

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Rays third baseman Evan Longoria talked to pitcher Jeremy Hellickson after he walked Mike Napoli in the second inning.

Rays manager Joe Maddo removed starter Jeremy Hellickson in the second inning.

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Rays manager Joe Maddo removed starter Jeremy Hellickson in the second inning.

Red Sox at Rays | Game 4 | live updates

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Globe reporters are providing live updates from St. Petersburg as the Red Sox play the Rays in the American League Division Series.

MEI-MEI: Margaret Li, co-owner with her brother and sister, inside their Chinese-American restaurant in Audubon Circle. Opening this month, the enterprise was aided by a Kickstarter campaign.

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Kickstarter is a godsend for food entrepreneurs

Online crowd-funding sites are a revelation for those who have traditionally relied on wealthy investors or loans to finance their dreams.

At 29 Sudbury, seafood risotto is a worthy rendition, with plentiful mussels, shrimp, and more. Below: rigatoni Bolognese.

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South End chef takes his menu to 29 Sudbury

The express purpose of 29 Sudbury is to provide those who live nearby a city dining experience without the drive.

Opinion

Farah stockman

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The ultrasconservative Club for Growth has played a role in seeing that uncompromising Republicans are elected to Congress.