The Mass. House proposal sets up a potential showdown with the state Senate, which passed a larger hike late last year.
Mayor Walsh said transportation is a “critical element” for creating a “safe and vibrant late-night culture.”
The explosion also injured more than 60 people. A tenant said residents had complained repeatedly in recent weeks about ‘‘unbearable’’ gas smells.
Tech Lab
For many users, XP seems as reliable as my old Ford Taurus. But it’s really more like the Ford Pinto, that ’70s car that could burst into flames.
dan shaughnessy
We never should have doubted the PatriotsBill Belichick is a genius again. The Krafts are right again. And fanboys will scold those who would ever question The Patriot Way.
Cut by Tampa earlier Wednesday, Revis agreed to a deal that makes him a centerpiece of the Patriots defense.
“I’m really not that interesting,” said Lorrie Higgins, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s longtime partner.
LAWRENCE HARMON
A strong pick to run schoolsJohn McDonough is introducing reforms into Boston schools, while serving as interim superintendent.
After a sluggish start, the Bruins notched an important win against the Canadiens, who previously had their number.
A dozen gay veterans rebutted a charge that MassEquality had lied on its application to march in the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Police say a car drove through temporary barricades set up for the South By Southwest festival in Texas.
Governor Jan Brewer ended months of speculation about her political future Wednesday when she announced she will not seek a third term in office.
Since the Great Recession began in late 2007, more lower-wage workers have to stay put.
Critics’ picks for upcoming concerts around the region, including Mark Mulcahy at Great Scott.
Ami Albernaz’s roundup of bargains in the Boston area, including 15 percent off purchases on MIT Museum’s newly launched online store.
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ideas
Putin’s long game? Meet the Eurasian UnionIt starts in 2015 and sounds like a scheme to rebuild the USSR, but its history is quite different — and troubling for the West.
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