Mayor Menino widely backed, but another run isn’t
Most in a Globe poll approve of the mayor and of Boston’s course, but residents are split on Menino running again, citing his health and long tenure.
State ethics panel backs free legal help for judges
The decision potentially kills an investigation into Judge Raymond Dougan’s acceptance of more than $85,000 in free services.
KAYANA SZYMCZAK FOR THE GLOBE
Boston-area house hunters face bidding battles
There are too many potential buyers and too few sellers, and that, in turn, is starting to drive up prices overall.
BC tells students to stop dispensing condoms
School officials said the student-run group is violating the university’s mission as a Catholic institution.
Rose Lincoln for The Globe
After taking a beating, small businesses on rebound
Small businesses, important engines of growth for both the state and national economies, are expanding and hiring again.
Dan Shaughnessy
FGCU is the nation’s hottest sports story
Friday night Florida Gulf Coast University will play for a shot to advance to the Elite Eight. Not bad for a school that didn’t exist 20 years ago.
Supreme Court justices cautious on gay marriage
Supreme Court justices cautious on gay marriageThe justices questioned during oral arguments whether Americans are ready for the nation’s highest court to settle the emotional issue.
Medical marijuana journal expands with industry
Medical marijuana journal expands with industryMedical Marijuana Business Daily is carving out a niche offering reliable information about the growing business of selling marijuana legally.
Globe exclusives
Sports
knicks 100, celtics 85
Depleted Celtics lose fifth straight
The Celtics seemed to finally – if not reluctantly — succumb to the reality of their limited roster in a 100-85 loss to the Knicks.
Metro
Newly named judge says no delay in Bulger trial
Judge Denise Casper said she will stick with the June 10 starting date for the racketeering and murder trial of James “Whitey’’ Bulger.
Columnists
Nation & World
North Dakota OK’s new laws to ban most abortions
Governor Jack Dalrymple of North Dakota approved the nation’s toughest abortion restrictions on Tuesday.
Politics
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK
Secret Service veteran first woman to lead it
President Obama named veteran Secret Service agent Julia Pierson as the agency’s first female director.
Business
Growth of micro-units will be slow in Boston
Mayor Menino’s top planning aide said the city is unlikely to allow large numbers of micro-apartments in the next few years.
Arts
Book Review
‘Wave’ by Sonali Deraniyagala
“Wave” is life’s waking nightmare as it transpired for Deraniyagala in 2004.
Food & dining
Cheap Eats
New management at Beat Da’ Wrap Pizza & Grill
The new owners will keep the name — they think it’s catchy — but remove the gangster movie posters.
Globe Insiders
Globe Talk | April 3
A conversation with Jim Calhoun
A conversation with Jim CalhounSubscribers can attend an evening with Connecticut’s legendary former men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, moderated by Bob Ryan.