Snow totals could reach 14 inches

Boston declared a snow emergency ahead of a Nor’easter that may bring more than a foot of snow by Friday.

Stephanie Ruiz, left, comforted Nancy Garcia, whose mother, Aura Garcia, was crushed to death on the Andrew McArdle bridge.

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Family seeks answers after woman dies on Boston bridge

The family of Aura Garcia was grief stricken a day after she was killed when the bridge closed on her.

If Boston voters had known the national teachers union was spending so much for Martin J. Walsh (right), pundits say, it could have helped John R. Connolly in the election.

Boston Teachers Union says it didn’t know about PAC ad

The union said it was not involved in a massive TV ad buy on behalf of Martin Walsh by its national affiliate.

Some of the physician-candidates without mainstream backing say they feel emboldened by the success of Senator Rand Paul, an ophthalmologist from Kentucky, and other Tea Party favorites who have come to power in recent elections.

Physician-candidates running against health care law

More than 30 medical doctors are running for Congress, at least 24 of whom are Republicans. They argue that they are particularly credible critics.

In 2013, Neil Hayward spent 195 nights away from home, drove 51,758 miles, and flew 193,758 miles, according to his records.

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In 2013, Neil Hayward spent 195 nights away from home, drove 51,758 miles, and flew 193,758 miles, according to his records.

Neil Hayward, with his girlfriend, Gerri Buck, at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, said he didn’t start seriously pursuing the mark until April.

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Neil Hayward, with his girlfriend, Gerri Buck, at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, said he didn’t start seriously pursuing the mark until April.

Among the birds Hayward spotted on his travels was a McKay’s Bunting (above),

Neil Hayward

Among the birds Hayward spotted on his travels was a McKay’s Bunting (above),

Neil Hayward

“I never set out to do this ... It was something that fell together and felt right,” he said.

The 749th bird spotted by Hayward was a Great Skua, seen from a boat along the North Carolina coast.

Neil Hayward

The 749th bird spotted by Hayward was a Great Skua, seen from a boat along the North Carolina coast on Dec. 28.

Thousands of miles, 749 birds, 1 record for Cambridge man

As the year’s final hours slipped away, many measured their months in paychecks, vacations, or the simple chores, but for Neil Hayward, 2013 ticked down to a single bird.

architecture review

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/maeda_19MeninoBRA_biz1.jpg For urban design, Menino era scores highs and lows

Here’s the short story people will remember about this mayor and his impact on Boston’s architecture.

The price of 4K ultra-high-definition televisions will continue to drop in the coming year.

Tech Lab

Smart tech moves for the new year

Ways to safeguard your privacy, get a better deal on a phone, and buy a cutting-edge TV.

Despite Peyton Manning’s gaudy numbers, many still would take Tom Brady (above) in a playoff showdown.

Dan Shaughnessy

These quarterbacks are hardly a dime a dozen

When it comes to the NFL playoffs, it’s all about the guys lining up under center and their performances.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/02/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/vennochi-957.png Make Boston hip, but keep its spirit

Boston is trying to create a liberated, but politically correct, city on a hill, but it’s a random and unfocused effort.

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Harvard 73, Boston College 58

Harvard’s Siyani Chambers, right, reached for a loose ball in front of Boston College’s Lonnie Jackson in the second half.

Harvard buries BC in men’s basketball

The Crimson ran out to an early lead and did not look back in the first meeting between the schools at Harvard since 1991.

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Television Review

From left: Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Alison Brie, and Donald Glover return for season five of “Community.”

Persistent and consistent, ‘Community’ returns

After being fired from the sitcom after its third season — resulting in a patchy fourth — creator Dan Harmon returns to the show for season 5.