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Mayor Martin Walsh is cheered on by Hillary Clinton, his choice for president, during a rally at Faneuil Hall on Sunday. Photo courtesy Cam Charbonnier Mayor Martin Walsh threw his support behind presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as she sat nearby at... Read more
After less than two years of leading the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, CEO Heather Campion has resigned from her post and will be stepping down, according to a foundation statement released Wednesday afternoon. Campion, a banker and former White... Read more
The city of Boston desperately needs more housing – and it’s coming. Developments small, medium, and large are dominating the pages of the Reporter in unprecedented ways as homeowners and developers alike seize on a red-hot market and the potential for... Read more
As one of the biggest shopping days of the year approaches, Rep. Jay Livingstone joined a consumer advocate group Tuesday in urging the public to educate themselves about dangerous or toxic toys they say should not be on gift lists. The 30th annual "... Read more
Family members of homicide victims shared their personal stories Monday to mark a month-long observance period dedicated to honoring murder victims and highlighting services for families dealing with trauma. A group of more than 50 people, including anti-... Read more
In an effort to combat the thousands of gas leaks in Boston, City Councillor Matt O’Malley held the first of at least two working sessions on the topic Thursday, at the end of which he hopes to present a concrete piece of legislation. The primary focus... Read more
A proposed Neponset Avenue housing project won approval from Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeals last week despite strong opposition from abutters, a neighboring civic group, and an array of politicians. The controversial project – the planned demolition of... Read more
The Port Norfolk Civic Association voted Tuesday to defer a vote on the conversion of an existing billboard overlooking Gallivan Boulevard and Interstate 93 to a slightly smaller digital billboard, citing respect for a broader coalition of neighborhood... Read more
Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday morning he is not willing to agree to accept Syrian refugees in Massachusetts until the federal government tells him "a lot more" about its plan for screening refugees who enter the country. "No, I'm not interested in... Read more
The backer of a bill that would give Greater Boston-area bars the ability to stay open past 2 a.m. after obtaining local permission told fellow lawmakers Tuesday that the time is not right to extend last call later into the night. "My view is that this... Read more

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