Politics
MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott submitted her resignation on Wednesday amid widespread service problems on the transit system in the wake of record snowfall, catching transportation officials and the Baker administration off guard just hours after the... Read more
Record-breaking snowfall totals are stressing roofs across Massachusetts, hurting retailers and eating into time Gov. Charlie Baker expected would be spent on his first state budget proposal and other aspects of leading the state.
"It's true for us, it's... Read more
Late-night MBTA service that is being offered through a pilot program will extend beyond its planned March end date, running at least through June 19, Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack told officials Thursday.
"It doesn't make sense to shut it... Read more
With Olympics boosters touting existing and planned transportation infrastructure in Greater Boston as sufficient to handle the international sporting contest, a transportation advocate says the bid documents significantly overstate the amount of upgrades... Read more
Some are lifelong Bostonians with roots dug deep into the firmament of neighborhood life. Some are new to town, lured in by college, and “enchanted” by the wonders of a vibrant American city.
All of them are under 30 and represent a cresting wave of... Read more
A critical component of the Boston 2024 Olympics plan is the virtual takeover of Dorchester’s 485-acre Franklin Park, which would host all equestrian events and require the construction of a temporary, 60,000-seat venue on the city-owned William J. Devine... Read more
Dot Ave — Feb. 4, 2015
Overall, the city of Boston has responded well to the challenges of a suddenly relentless winter season that is testing the resolve and resourcefulness of city dwellers and, especially, its government. Mayor Walsh and his... Read more
The crippling delays that hit commuters on public transit Tuesday are "unacceptable," Gov. Charlie Baker said on Tuesday.
Baker said in a statement he will work closely with his transportation chief Stephanie Pollack and MBTA General Manager Beverly... Read more
Government officials are advising people to use public transportation to get around snow-clogged cities and towns, but the system is plagued by delays and officials are asking its users to dress for extreme cold and expect severe impacts on Tuesday.
In a... Read more
City Councillor Josh Zakim
A Boston city councilor is calling for the placement of four Olympic questions on the local November 2015 ballot.
City Councilor Josh Zakim, a Back Bay resident who also represents the neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Fenway,... Read more
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