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WGBH's "Basic Black" and the Young Professionals Network on Thursday host a show focused on gubernatorial election and its impact on communities of color. Panelists include state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz (D-Jamaica Plain), NECN anchor Latoyia Edwards, WGBH... Read more
In the final televised debate of the campaign, Gov. Deval Patrick and Republican Charles Baker went toe-to-toe last night over the economy, immigration and Baker's role in the Big Dig financing plan as the four candidates for governor polished their pitch... Read more
BPL president Amy Ryan speaks at Lower Mills meetingThe city's library chief said Monday night she would "strongly support" keeping all of Boston's library branches open if funding was found. Amy Ryan, the head of the Boston Public Library system, said... Read more
"They're going to crucify his ass." Those are the words of Ron Wilburn, the star witness in the trial of City Councillor Chuck Turner, just after he wrapped up testifying to the jury. Caught standing by the elevators of the Moakley Courthouse, and with... Read more
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray will be spending Monday in Dorchester, according to a schedule released by the Patrick-Murray re-election campaign. The day includes visits to some of the more conservative parts of Dorchester: a trip to Adams Village with City... Read more
With the jury in City Councillor Chuck Turner's corruption trial adjourning for the weekend, here's some takeaways. -- No wonder Ron Wilburn, the FBI's former cooperating witness, wasn't keen on testifying. He got hit hard by both sides today. Both Turner... Read more
GBIO consensus: Charlie Baker, Gov. Deval Patrick, Dr. Jill Stein and Treasurer Tim Cahill stand united against questions 2 & 3. Photo by Erik Jacobs Greater Boston religious leaders this week asked the four candidates for governor to pledge that,... Read more
The Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Association is hosting a debate next week on three ballot questions voters will decide when they head to the polls in less than two weeks. If approved by voters, Question 1 would eliminate the sales tax on alcohol, restoring... Read more
Supporters of the Lower Mills library are urging fellow activists to show up in force at a meeting at the branch tonight [at 6:30 p.m. at the Richmond Street branch] with Boston Public Library President Amy Ryan as a local lawmaker said there has been a “... Read more
Mattahunt School and Community Center: City closed center last summer and a proposed partnership with Wheelock College has yet to begin. (Editor's note: This article was updated online on Friday, Oct. 23 to reflect comments from Boys and Girls Club of... Read more

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