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Boston?s mayor said his top priorities were rebuilding the bridge to Long Island, formerly home to many social services programs, and reaching out to the middle class.
Advocates for the homeless worry: ?It?s just terrifying? This long, extended spell of single-digit weather puts those living on the streets in peril, yet some still refuse to come inside.
Dave Epstein
Boston will tie the mark today for most consecutive days with a high temperature under 20 degrees ? and more frigid weather is on the way.
Frigid temperatures led some districts ? including Concord, Lawrence, and Peabody ? to make the move.
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Commuters should leave about 20 minutes early to account for weather-related issues, the transit agency said. It also said Hingham boat service was temporarily suspended.
Drivers urged to avoid Brookline Village area during AM commute A water main break on Huntington Avenue, just inside the Boston line, led to slick roads and emergency repairs.
Alzheimer's Association
A new push aims to make hospital stays less terrifying and damaging for fragile minds.
Prosecutors frustrated by Beacon Hill?s inaction on wiretap law Former AG Martha Coakley said lawmakers? ?unwillingness? to update the 50-year-old law is ?a little inexplicable.?
Fenway doctor accused of harassment leaves 2 more posts Harvey Makadon, dismissed from Fenway Community Health Center after previous sexual harassment allegations, faces three new accusers.
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Evan Horowitz | Quick Study
Tax cuts will result in bigger paychecks. But steady pay raises benefit workers even more.
Kevin Cullen
The last fighter pilot in World War II still fought battles after the war ended Jerry Yellin found peace, years after flying the final combat mission of World War II.
For workers, much remains unsettled as new year begins If workers don?t feel their quality of life has improved under Republican rule, it could fuel a political backlash in the midterm elections.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
At 39, James Harrison still has plenty of game The former Steeler had a smashing debut with the Patriots (with back-to-back sacks) in the regular-season finale.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
Very few of these playoff QBs loom as a threat to Patriots It takes an elite quarterback to knock off the Patriots in the postseason, but we don?t see many.
With its mayor in place, Framingham begins a new chapter Yvonne Spicer took office Monday as the first elected leader of what had been the state?s largest town.
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A little extra kick in the cider, alcohol-wise, brings a hefty increase in the state excise tax.
PHOTOS
In South Boston, brutal cold didn?t stop these swimmers About 200 people braved the elements and took part in the L Street Brownies? New Year?s Day swim.
Women rule the box office in 2017 The three most popular movies at theaters were each driven by female characters, something that has not happened in at least 37 years.
What is #TimesUp? Hollywood women launch initiative to combat harassment Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, Eva Longoria, and Jennifer Aniston are among the stars behind the coalition.
UMass researcher helps predict the timing and the peak of the flu A current assessment of the flu, and an ability to look to the future, can be invaluable for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It?s so cold, Niagara Falls is frozen The famous waterfalls are looking more like glaciers these days.
STAN GROSSFELD
There were very few complaints from hardy Patriots fans sitting in the upper deck at Sunday?s frigid game.
BOLD TYPES
John Sculley sees a bright future for the Southborough-based company.
The Season Ticket podcast NFL reporter Ben Volin joins host Chris Gasper as the regular season ends and playoff teams and seedings are determined.
Bandy X. Lee, Leonard L. Glass, and Edwin B. Fisher
The ethics of warning the public about a dangerous president Mental health professionals should further engage in educating the public.
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He put BSO on the map ? then landed in a world of trouble One hundred years ago, one of the world?s top conductors was ensnared in a scandal involving patriotism and sex. It almost toppled Boston?s famed orchestra.
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Stem cells for heart failure? Buyer be wary A study of 30 clinics paints a dismal and worrisome picture of this unregulated industry.
There?s a lot to keep an eye on as the second half of their schedule unfolds.
The fire started late Sunday, but utility officials don?t want to shut off the line and leave hundreds of household without heat.
Amy Sinni, resident and mom, really appreciates the city?s diversity. Read more about this community and others at realestate.boston.com.
The president returns to Washington facing a hefty to-do list.
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Edmunds looks at several advanced safety technologies that are increasingly showing up in new cars
On Monday in Tehran, the atmosphere was tense and security forces were out in large numbers.
It has been an open secret, long known to intelligence agencies, but rarely to consumers.
The rocker sang some of his own songs and a few J. Geils Band numbers in front of a full house at the Cabot in Beverly.
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