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Celebrate your holiday waiting on the MBTA

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:34:15 GMT

Memorial Day is significant in several ways. It is a time to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country, but it's also the unofficial beginning of summer, and in New England it can be the first long weekend of the year with good weather.

Detours, parking restrictions planned for weekend races

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:42:08 GMT

Drivers can expect detours and parking restrictions across the city this weekend as thousands of runners take to the streets to finish the last mile of the Boston Marathon, and pay tribute to law enforcement officials killed in the line of duty.

Two illegal street tree removals prompt Boston officials to issue warning

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:34:53 GMT

After two different contractors illegally removed street trees in Bostons South End, city officials issued a reminder this week warning that removing street trees without review or approval from Bostons tree warden is prohibited and will lead to fines.

Boston to hold Memorial Day observances across city

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:23 GMT

Several Memorial Day observances and services are scheduled in the coming days at public parks and cemeteries throughout Boston.

Cathedral housing development renamed in honor of resident, activist Ruth Barkley

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:36:44 GMT

Ruth Barkley spent more than 40 years working to improve the lives of her neighbors at the Cathedral Public Housing Development and of public housing residents throughout Boston. Now, the community leader and activist has been immortalized with the renaming of the Cathedral Public Housing Development to the Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments.

Same-sex marriage supporters celebrate 9th anniversary in Boston Public Garden

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:56:43 GMT

About three dozen supporters of same-sex marriage gathered in the Boston Public Garden recently to mark the ninth anniversary of its legalization in Massachusetts.

The MBTA: ruining weekends since 1897

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:33:18 GMT

The first portion of the subway line that would become the MBTA opened more than 115 years ago, and by the standards of that time, it's doing pretty well.

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

(Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) Mayor Thomas M. Menino today at the proposed site of a handicapped friendly park near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. Jeremy C. Fox, Globe Correspondent Mayor Thomas M. Menino outlined a five-year capital plan today aimed at...

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

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.

Boston, Salem residents become semifinalists in national contest for wheelchair accessible van

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:37 GMT

Two disabled Massachusetts residents are one step closer to obtaining a wheelchair accessible van that would ease obstacles in transportation for them and their caretakers.

Drug disposal kiosks installed at Boston Police stations

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:32 GMT

Unused or expired medication can be disposed of at newly-installed kiosks in each of the 11 district police stations in Boston, city health officials said in a recent announcement.

BMC surgeon named president of American Association of Endocrine Surgeons.

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:13:19 GMT

Boston Medical Centers chief of surgery, Gerard Doherty, has been elected president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons.

42 Boston residents graduate from MGH Institute of Health Professions

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:33 GMT

Forty-two residents from Back Bay, Bacon Hill, Charlestown, the Fenway, and the South End were among the 492 students who graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions on Thursday, May 9.

Boston seeks public advice for plan to protect, develop parks throughout city

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:14:20 GMT

Boston officials are seeking suggestions from the public to help create a multi-year plan ffor protecting and developing parks and other open space throughout the city.

New funds will help support renovations to South End and Roxbury affordable units

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:29:02 GMT

After the commitment of funds from the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation affordable units in the South End and Roxbury will be renovated.

Historic South End, Roxbury affordable housing to be preserved, renovated

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:47:52 GMT

The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation has approved two loans totaling $700,000 that will help organizations preserve and renovate two long-time affordable housing developments in the South End and Roxbury.

Boston teen wins Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:45:19 GMT

A Boston teen has been awarded the 2013 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts scholarship for her commitment to Girl Scouting and service.

Boston launching citywide ad campaign to bolster sustainability

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:29:40 GMT

Boston will debut a citywide advertising campaign this week that uses prominent landmarks and local athletes to encourage residents and businesses to adopt more environmentally sustainable habits, like driving less and recycling more. The effort intends to promote Mayor Thomas M. Meninos goal of dramatically reducing the citys greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades.

Women's Lunch Place honors Angela Menino at annual benefit

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:08:46 GMT

The Womens Lunch Place honored Bostons First Lady Angela Menino for her commitment to the day shelter that provides meals, advocacy, and social, wellness, and educational services, to homeless and low-income women.

MBTA riders ask why must commutes be so unpleasant

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:08:37 GMT

As another week draws to a close, many local commuters breathe a sigh of relief. They will pass two days without stepping onto an MBTA bus or a train.

Boston Civic Design Commission offers critiques on Madison-Tropical Foods development

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:10:23 GMT

Developers behind the Madison-Tropical Foods project in Roxbury received a number of critiques on their plans from the Boston Civic Design Commission Tuesday evening.

Boston Public Library announces summer hours

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:49:47 GMT

The Boston Public Library is preparing to cut hours at its central library and branches as summer approaches.

Fit City Boston aims to make Hub the healthiest city in US

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:54:31 GMT

On Monday, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino kicked off a new initiative intended to transform Boston into the healthiest city in the country.

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.