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Boston’s Changing Complexion Shapes The District 5 City Council Primary
Housing, transportation, and crime are among the issues the candidates pledge to tackle. -
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'This Is Not Who I Am': Walsh Defends Culture At City Hall After Two Corruption Scandals
Mayor Walsh said he was shocked and angry by the most recent scandal, but that his administration is not to blame. -
Boston Councilor Proposes Banning Masks At Protests
Fallout from the recent self-described "Straight Pride" parade appears to be growing, not simmering down. -
Why Is This Year's City Council Race So Crowded?
Fifteen people will be on the ballot for at-large seats next month, bucking a trend of low-level interest. -
Campbell Calls For New Focus On Addiction, Homelessness After 'Operation Clean Sweep'
Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell traced the Boston Police Department's recent controversial sweep in the South End area known as "Methadone Mile" back to the 2014 closing of the Long Island Bridge. -
Boston Calling Extortion Case Now In Hands Of Jury
Attorneys for both sides made their final arguments Tuesday. Now, the 12-person jury will decide. -
Judge in Boston Calling Extortion Case Leaves Door Open To Dismissal
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorkon said he is still considering a "judgement of acquittal." -
Defense Rests In Boston Calling Extortion Trial After Boost From Former Police Commish Evans
Evans testified forcefully that unions, defendants Brissette and Sullivan had nothing to do with permit delays. -
Prosecution Rests In Trial Of City Hall Aides Accused Of Extorting Boston Calling Music Festival
Prosecutors have tried to prove to the jury that the defendants intended to shake down Boston Calling; but prosecution witnesses have not always been so sure themselves.