Boston Police, Fire departments lag in diversity

Overall, the city?s workforce is 58 percent white and does not reflect Boston?s diverse population, according to a report.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/13/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/Par8145885.jpg As Clinton heads to Iowa, voters focus on possible challengers

Iowa voters are looking at alternatives even as Hillary Clinton travels to the state after announcing her presidential run.

Former Governor Deval Patrick will join Bain Capital, a firm founded by his predecessor, Mitt Romney.

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Former Gov. Deval Patrick to join Bain Capital

Patrick will start a line of business that invests in profitable companies that have a positive impact on social problems.

Boston, MA - 04/03/15 - (4th quarter) An animated Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens calls a play in the third quarter.The Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Gary Washburn, Topic: 04Celtics-Bucks, LOID: 8.0.3801251506.

Nets? loss sends Celtics to NBA playoffs

The Celtics are in the postseason, where they will face the Hawks or Cavaliers in the first round.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/15/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_neptune8_met.jpg Disaster aid is less than Mass. had requested

Massachusetts and its cities and towns could get roughly $200 million less than officials had hoped.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Brennan2_met.jpg Man arraigned after device detonates in car

?I?m an idiot. I lit a cigarette with the gunpowder in the front seat,? Joseph Brennan allegedly told a witness after the explosion.

The family of Wilfredo Justiniano

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Family sues State Police in shooting of man with mental illness

Wilfredo Justiniano, who had schizophrenia and was unarmed, was shot to death by an officer during a roadside encounter in 2013.

Aaron Hernandez waited in the courtroom during jury deliberations in his murder trial.

Fatigue settles over lengthy trial of Aaron Hernandez

The trial has lasted for 2½ months and jurors have deliberated for more than 25 hours.

Roche Bros. to open in Downtown Crossing April 29

The company said the grocery store will be the first-ever full service supermarket in Downtown Crossing.

Massachusetts energy costs well above national average in 2014

Costs for households were 39 percent higher and for industrial customers were 79 percent higher than the national average.

Parking attendant Earl Grant directed cars to a lot off Van Ness Street near Fenway Park on Monday.

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BetaBoston

Parking apps help Fenway fans get a leg up on Opening Day

Boston is seeing a growing number of digital options crop up for booking spaces in private lots and garages.

04/13/15: Boston, MA: During the pre game ceremonies, the Red Sox honored Pete Frates (in wheelchair) as the ALS victim's advocate was greeted by the whole team, each player waiting in line to say hello, then place the red jerseys they wore with his name on them during a Spring Training Game on a table near him. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Washington Nationals in their home Opening Day MLB baseball game at Fenway Park. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section: sports topic: Red Sox-Nationals (1)

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Stars came out early for the Fenway Park opener

The Red Sox honored Pedro Martinez, Tom Brady, and Pete Frates at the pregame ceremony.

Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the second inning.

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Red Sox overpower Nationals in home opener

Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in the Sox? first game of the season at Fenway Park.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_soxnatspre6_spts.jpg A real spring feeling at Fenway as fans flock to ballpark

Baseball was back. And so, in some measure, was Boston.

KEVIN CULLEN

In parts of Boston, gunfire is spring?s unwanted companion

The arrival of warmer weather has brought the sound of baseball, but it can?t drown out the crack of gunfire.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, on Monday, April 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Jon Lester?s pickoff throw needs some work

Lester?s first pickoff throw in almost two years sailed into right field, despite his assurances that he had mastered the move.

Album review | Country

Reba McEntire, ?Love Somebody?

Reba McEntire?s first album of new material in five years touches on the styles and topics that helped make her a country music legend.

BetaBoston

An animated short film, one 3-D piece at a time

French digital artist Gilles-Alexandre Deschaud has created an ambitious short film entirely from 3D printed parts.

Activist hedge funds increasingly press corporate brass

Last year, 344 public companies were targeted by hedge funds and other activist investors. That number is expected to increase this year.

Mikaela Jane Davidson

Wife of slain surgeon gives birth to baby girl

The child, named Mikaela Jane Davidson, was born Saturday, April 4. Both mother and child are doing well.

Marathon trial podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/28/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Advance/Images/podcast.jpg Episode 18: Tsarnaev found guilty on all counts

This interactive timeline highlights trial coverage and a podcast featuring Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and WBUR reporter David Boeri.

Opinion

Thomas Gagen

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/04/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/2013-04-19T235444Z_01_WAT451_RTRMDNP_3_USA-EXPLOSIONS-BOSTON-SURROUNDED-5386.jpg What went wrong in Watertown

A report commissioned by the state has confirmed that the presence of hundreds of officers put lives at risk.

The Big Picture

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Opening Day at Fenway Park 2015

With sunny skies and mild temperatures the Red Sox kicked off Opening Day at Fenway Park against the Washington Nationals.