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27 days to Nov. 5. Six days until the first televised debate between the two finalists. The bus drivers’ strike, which Mayor Thomas Menino and both candidates looking to succeed him have condemned, could be over. Boston Public Schools website had this... Read more
Former state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson has been released from federal prison and is back in Boston, sources tell the Reporter. The 58-year-old Roxbury Democrat started a 42-month sentence in March 2011 and it was unclear on Tuesday night why she was out early... Read more
A 15-year-old from Dorchester was arraigned Tuesday in Dorchester District Court on attempted murder and firearm charges after he was identified as the gunman in a shooting on Corona Street on Monday night that left an 18 year-old man wounded. Suffolk... Read more
Menino slams bus driver strike: The mayor called for striking bus drivers to return to their jobs tomorrow. Photo by Isabel Leon/Mayor's OfficeCaught off guard by a strike of Boston’s public school bus drivers on Tuesday morning, Boston Mayor Thomas... Read more
A surprise and unauthorized school bus drivers strike impacted at least half of the city's student population this morning, according to the Boston Public School department. The work action, which BPS officials have condemned as "illegal", involves around... Read more
29 days to Nov. 5. Eight days until the first televised debate between the two finalists. A Herald/Suffolk University poll out this morning has City Councillor At-Large John Connolly up with a 7 point lead. Connolly received 41 percent, while state Rep.... Read more
30 days to Nov. 5. Nine days until the first televised debate between the two finalists. State Rep. Marty Walsh will be in Jamaica Plain with fellow state Rep. Liz Malia, while City Councillor At-Large John Connolly hits the Roslindale Parade. THE DAY... Read more
31 days to Nov. 5. Ten days until the first televised debate between the two finalists. City Councillor At-Large John Connolly opens a Roxbury campaign office while state Rep. Marty Walsh attends the grand opening of a new restaurant in Adams Corner.... Read more
32 days to Nov. 5. Eleven days until the first televised debate between the two finalists. THE DAY AHEAD: A list of happenings, as provided by the campaigns. Schedule entries are subject to change: State Rep. Marty Walsh 8:15 a.m. Hispanic Heritage... Read more
33 days to Nov. 5. Twelve days until the first televised debate between the two finalists. Boston magazine’s David Bernstein will be releasing his post-prelim insiders poll later today. State Rep. Marty Walsh will finish the day with supporters in... Read more

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