Winter storm enters region

“We are expecting the regular commute this evening to be treacherous,” Governor Patrick said of the storm, which is expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow to Boston.

Commuters walked from the Green Line to North Station as snow fell Tuesday evening.

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Commuters walked from the Green Line to North Station as snow fell Tuesday evening.

Snow is expected to continue falling into Wednesday, snarling the morning commute.

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Snow is expected to continue falling into Wednesday, snarling the morning commute.

A pedestrian walked through the falling snow near Boston Common.

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A pedestrian walked through the falling snow near Boston Common.

Mayor Martin Walsh conducted a snow emergency press conference at City Hall.

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Mayor Martin Walsh conducted a snow emergency press conference at City Hall.

Walsh ‘ready’ for first winter storm as Boston mayor

Mayor Martin Walsh ordered a parking ban beginning at 6 p.m. today and canceled school Wednesday.

Rajon Rondo played 21:20 against Orlando Sunday and said afterward that he felt fine.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Rajon Rondo’s minutes expected to increase vs. Heat

Coach Brad Stevens said Rondo is showing no ill effects and may go 25 minutes in Tuesday night’s game.

Christian M. McFadden is accused of injuring his 11-month-old relative.

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Family defends teen accused of injuring infant

The Auburn teenager accused of injuring his 11-month-old relative was never alone with the girl, his family said.

The 18th-century Chinese jade was unpacked in a short ceremony at Harvard on Tuesday.

Precious stolen jade returns to Harvard museum

For 35 years, the 18th-century Chinese incense burner was missing. On Tuesday, the precious artwork returned.

Opinion

PAUL MCMORROW

Four hard truths about housing

A new report from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council puts fresh data on just how bad the state’s housing problem is.

Globe exclusives

Bill Belichick yelled at officials after Wes Welker collided with Aqib Talib.

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Bill Belichick wrong to call out Wes Welker

TOM KEANE

Are you happy?
Jonathan Goldsmith, “The Most Interesting Man in the World,” in the beer ads, lives quietly in Vermont. He fights for land mine removal.

‘Most Interesting Man’ takes land mine role
Julian Edelman got tepid interest as a free agent last year, but that likely will change after his 105-catch, 1,056-yard season.

Patriots facing key decisions
Bill Belichick contends that Wes Welker deliberately took out Aqib Talib on this play.

Dan Shaughnessy

Belichick obviously hates Welker
John Myatt’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (top left) is a copy of Vermeer’s original (top right). Han van Meegeren’s “The Procuress” (above right) is a forgery of Dirck van Baburen’s 1622 painting (above left).

Exhibit explores deceit in art world
The tunnel project has prompted a detour in front of the Greater Boston Food Bank to the Haul Road. The Callahan is due to reopen March 12 after the major construction overhaul.

Tunnel’s closure opens possibilities
Wages and unemployment insurance are two topics Governor Deval Patrick is expected to focus on.

State of the Commonwealth

Patrick readies end-of-term agenda
Tony DeBenedictis waited on Ann Gavin (center) and Andrea Duda recently at his market in Roslindale Square. Treating customers well is the most important thing, he says.

Tony’s Market celebrates 50 years

Frame by Frame

Grand piano with a grander history at the MFA
Love Letters commenters Alison Leed and Dave Dybes in Kendall Square, where they both work in the field of science.

From comments to commitment
“At first it was fun to get messed up, and then I had to,” said Samantha Emerson, a 26-year-old single mother of two.

Heroin gains a deadly foothold in Vt.

Sports

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Pepper Johnson (above) will not return to the Patriots next season.

Pepper Johnson leaving Patriots coaching staff

The longtime Bill Belichick assistant praised his former boss, but said it’s time for him to move on.

Metro

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Milford police released this photo of the fatal ambulance crash that took place near the intersection of Route 140 and Green Street. The incident is under investigation.

Patient dies in ambulance crash in Milford

A paramedic was also injured in the crash, which remains under investigation, police said.

Columnists

Adam Adler and his wife, Alexandra La Noue-Adler, at The Parker House Inn, which they own and operate, in Quechee, Vermont.

Kevin Cullen

Facing down a storm’s fury

Boston Capital

A developer with a long vision
Bill Belichick contends that Wes Welker deliberately took out Aqib Talib on this play.

Dan Shaughnessy

Belichick obviously hates Welker
Tom Brady’s season and that of the Patriots ended short of the Super Bowl because they didn’t have enough options in the passing game.

Christopher L. Gasper

Brady didn’t have enough weapons
Michael Hoomanawanui (left) and Stevan Ridley (22) can only watch as the faces on the Patriots’ bench tell the story with time winding down on the their season in Denver.

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots aren’t good enough anymore

JOHN E. SUNUNU

Spy reform: It’s not just phone logs

JAMES CARROLL

A procreation revolution

ADRIAN WALKER

Right to access in the balance

Yvonne Abraham

The future of elder care?

Lawrence Harmon

Renovations and dreams on Quincy Street
Roxbury Community College President Valerie Roberson has been at the helm since May.

Derrick Z. Jackson

A winning spirit

CARLO ROTELLA

Football ad face-off: Cars vs. gadgets

Nation & World

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The White House says Obama ‘‘looks forward to discussing with Pope Francis their shared commitment to fighting poverty and growing inequality’’ during their March 27 meeting.

Obama to meet with Pope Francis in March

President Obama will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a European trip scheduled for March.

Politics

Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted on corruption charges for gifts they allegedly received from a political donor.

Former Va. governor, wife indicted after probe into gifts

Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted on corruption charges for gifts they allegedly received from a political donor.

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Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund.

IMF raises outlook for US, global economies

The global lending organization offered a slightly more optimistic forecast than it did three months ago.

Arts

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Stage Review

Margaret McFadden, an eighth-grader, plays Pinkalicious Pinkerton, the girl obsessed with all things pink, in the Boston Children’s Theatre production of “Pinkalicious the Musical.”

‘Pinkalicious’ cast carries it off with flying colors

Sometimes the silliest stories provide the most heartwarming reward.

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