Vast project in Westwood set to get underway
After years of delays, contractors will begin on Wednesday to build a miniature city with hundreds of new homes, stores, and offices.
US nears new curbs on compounding pharmacies
The Senate cleared a key hurdle for a bill intended to reduce the chance of another public health tragedy like last year’s fungal meningitis outbreak.
Domestic workers push for rights at State House
A proposed Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights would provide basic protections for 67,000 nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers in Mass.
Panel recommends wider use of cholesterol drugs
The number of Americans taking statin drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease could double under new treatment recommendations.
Shirley Leung
Olympic-size ambitions, hurdles for Boston
Those leading the charge to bring the Olympics to Boston also stand to benefit the most, and none more than John Fish, chairman of Suffolk Construction.
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Martha’s Vineyard mixed on Aquinnah casino
Some worry about the tourist influx, while others see a boost for businesses from a potential Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah casino in Gay Head.
Tribe says it will open small casino on Vineyard
The Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah is citing a federal opinion on the legality of the casino, but the state insists the tribe gave up the right to build a facility.
Dan Shaughnessy
A lesser trophy for Indians’ Terry Francona
Both the Red Sox’ John Farrell and Francona were worthy of the AL Manager of the Year award. Farrell will just have to settle for his World Series ring.
Menino to help start urban institute at BU
Mayor Menino has been hired to help launch a new Institute on Cities, where mayors and municipal managers from across the globe can share ideas.
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Sports
Terry Francona, not John Farrell, top AL manager
John Farrell finished a surprising second in the American League Manager of Year voting to Terry Francona of the Indians.
Metro
‘Crowdfunding’ effort pays off for BU student
Struggling but innovative, Alexis-Brianna Felix turned to GoFundMe.com to raise money for tuition and fees.
Columnists
Politics
Pressure building on Obama for health care fix
The Obama administration is struggling to find a way to let people keep their coverage without upending the new health law.
Nation & World
Victims’ despair in Philippines grows as aid trickles in
A global aid effort gathered momentum in the Philippines, but officials could not say when basic needs would be met.
Business
Obama picks bailout’s overseer to lead CFTC
President Obama on Tuesday nominated Timothy Massad to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Arts
Galleries
Glow-in-the-dark evidence of a bright future
Floor van de Velde’s enchanting exhibition “Score for a Color Field” at 17 Cox, the alternative gallery in Beverly, glows in the dark.
Food & dining
Cookbook Review
Author Katie Chin is sweet on Thai food
The recipes in “Everyday Thai Cooking” from the PBS cooking series host are basically southern Chinese food plus palm sugar.
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From the Archives | Photo gallery
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Pigeons in the city
People and pigeons have long been interesting to photographers, especially years ago when the birds were more popular and were readily fed.
