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New York Times publishes Brookline High School senior's 'daring' college essay

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:56 GMT

The New York Times published the college admissions essay of a Brookline High School senior on its website last week, calling it both daring and risky.

City to host public meeting tonight on plan for hotel, apartments, retail, restaurant, offices in Cleveland Circle

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:32:51 GMT

Boston officials plan to host a community meeting tonight to again discuss a developers proposal to build a hotel, upscale apartments, offices, and space for retail, restaurant and parking in a five-story building in Cleveland Circle.

Boston OKs building with 104 apartments in growing 'Green District' near Allston, Brookline border

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:14 GMT

The citys redevelopment authority board on Thursday evening unanimously approved a developers plan to build a 104-unit apartment building in Allston along the same block of Brainerd Road where the company opened a 100-unit apartment building last summer and is preparing to soon finish construction on another 79-unit complex.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

One month later, bombing victims' supporters walk to finish Marathon route

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:01 GMT

One month after the Boston Marathon bombings changed their lives forever, family and friends of the Norden brothers gathered Wednesday morning in Hopkinton to walk the 26-mile route to Boston that so many were unable to finish.

Brookline ramps up talks on property tax increases

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:33 GMT

Brookline is ramping up consideration of what could potentially be multiple property tax increases as selectmen Tuesday night approved the formation of an override study committee.

On Biking: Bike to Work Day is this Friday

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:28:45 GMT

On a good day, it seems like the lions and the lambs (also known as the motorists and the cyclists) have found a way to get along. But has Jon Simmons gone over to the other side?

Brookline cyclist organizing 'Ride of Silence' in Boston Wednesday

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:49:58 GMT

Brooklines Joel Feingold doesnt know how big the group of cyclists will be hitting the road at Bostons City Hall Plaza Wednesday night, but he knows they will be thinking about their fallen fellow cyclists.

Bomb squad responds to suspicious storage unit in Brookline

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:55:38 GMT

A Boston bomb squad responded to Brookline Tuesday morning when items found in a storage unit were reported as possible bomb-making materials. But when police responded they determined the items may instead have been used to manufacture drugs, and are now investigating the previous owner of the storage unit, said Brookline Police Lt. Philip Harrington Tuesday.

Brookline student says Twitter helped him get into UCLA

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:07:27 GMT

Getting into a top college drives some students to bury their heads in books and others to sacrifice most of their free time for extracurricular activities to separate them from the pack. For Bernie Zak, Twitter may have put him over the top.

MBTA launches campaign to protect T employees from assaults

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:27:53 GMT

The MBTA is launching a new campaign to warn riders not to assault T employees. Think twice before putting your hands on T staff. We will find you, arrest you and prosecute you, says Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillian in a recorded public service announcement that will soon air in all T stations.

Road closures in and around Boston Sunday for Walk for Hunger

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:10:31 GMT

Road closures and traffic delays are expected in Cambridge and Boston and several neighboring communities Sunday as more than 40,000 people are expected to participate in Project Breads 20-mile Walk for Hunger.

Brookline students give thank you cards to emergency workers

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:34:47 GMT

More than two weeks after the Boston Marathon bombings, students at Brooklines Lincoln School presented thank you letters to emergency workers and other first responders Friday morning.

Video | MBTA takes steps to boost safety, security throughout system

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:41:43 GMT

The temporary extra patrols of well-armed police officers and soldiers in MBTA stations are gone. But, the quest to bolster the long-term safety of the public transit system is far from over.

Pollak wins third seat on Brookline School Committee

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:10:04 GMT

Newcomer David Pollak was elected to the Brookline School committee along with incumbents Helen Charlupski and Susan Wolf Ditkoff Tuesday in the town election.

Stripper's chaperone settles suit against Brookline cops

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:33:29 GMT

A strippers chaperone has settled a federal lawsuit against four off-duty Brookline police officers whom he claimed assaulted him at a bachelor party in 2010.

On Biking: Donate to the Multiple Sclerosis Martha's Vineyard Ride

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:31:18 GMT

On Biking columnist Jon Simmons donated to the MS Ride on May 4, and he says you should, too. And here's why.

On biking: The Ride On Washington

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:26:50 GMT

For most of his life, Sean Griffing of Boston was a runner. But a knee injury a few years ago meant that his days of pounding the pavement were over. Still, he wanted an intense cardio workout. And so he turned to riding a bike. At first, Griffing thought of biking as a way to stay in shape and get a two-wheeled runners high. But after a while, biking became more than just a way to work out. For Griffing, riding became his passion.

Brookline to hold Marathon bombing memorial and recognition service Thursday

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:59:58 GMT

Brookline will be hosting a memorial and recognition ceremony Thursday in response to the Boston Marathon bombings last Monday and subsequent violence last week.

Brookline organizing mental health support after marathon attack

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:25:48 GMT

Health officials in Brookline are working to provide mental health support for local volunteers who provided medical assistance during the attack on the Boston Marathon Monday and may have been traumatized.

Additional security as region's Jewish community gathers to celebrate Israeli Independence Day

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:19:45 GMT

Police dogs and metal detectors greeted guests and state police troopers roamed the halls of Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Newton, where the event took place.

At race's starting point, Hopkinton grapples with Boston Marathon's horrific finish

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:45:20 GMT

On Monday morning, Hopkinton bustled with anticipation as the starting point for the 117th Boston Marathon. Twenty-four hours later, the picturesque town tried to comprehend the horrific bombings that killed and maimed people at the finish line.

Brookline Police step up patrols in bombing aftermath

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:36:12 GMT

Brookline Police have stepped up patrols around local religious institutions in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Plans scrapped for controversial Mormon chapel in Brookline

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:42:05 GMT

The Mormon church is abandoning a long-stalled plan to build a controversial meeting house in Brookline that it said has proven too costly.

MBTA to boost subway service on Marathon Monday; some stations, bus routes to close

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Officials are urging Boston travelers to take public transportation to get around the city for the Patriots Day holiday on Monday, when some streets will be closed for the Boston Marathon and traffic is expected to be especially busy due to the race, a late-morning Red Sox game and a Bruins game in the evening.