LOCAL NEWS
A Roxbury standard:The Original H-BlockModern-day history has largely forgotten about men like Matthew W. Bullock. He lived in Roxbury, near what is now known as Munroe Park. More than anyone else, he set the tone of conspicuous achievement in a neighborhood filled with high achievers. More » |
New sheriff in town: A talk with Steven TompkinsGov. Deval Patrick recently appointed Suffolk County Sheriff's Department of External Affairs Chief Steven Tompkins as Suffolk County Sheriff. Tompkins will assume responsibility for all Sheriff's Office operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction, the Nashua Street Jail and the Civil Process Division. More » |
All-Americans relay talent, passion to keep youth 'on track'Ask a child who wants to be an athlete when they grow up and usually they?ll cite basketball, football or baseball as their sport of choice. Very seldom does track and field ever make the cut. The glitz and glamour associated with the more popular sports usually dissipates when it comes to track. More » |
Community Voices: Don't bottle up the state's liquor licensesThere is a renaissance happening in Boston. Take a look at the activity in the Seaport District -- restaurants, cultural events, start-ups and new visitors. Roslindale Square has become a bustling village with new restaurants and shops opening seemingly every day. More » |
Local NAACP holds Image Awards eventAs the star-studded NAACP's 44th?Annual Image Awards was about to air across the nation on NBC last Friday, the Boston NAACP gathered beforehand to recognize the work and commitments of local individuals worthy of an Image Award -- and then they watched the event via a large-screen TV. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Citizens Energy delivers the heat for struggling familiesBALTIMORE -- Tiara Frierson and her children found refuge in a family shelter last year after an illness left her hospitalized and unpaid rent and utility bills left them homeless. More » |
Claim your eligible credits and deductions this tax seasonWhen W-2 forms begin arriving in the mail, it's a sure sign that tax season has returned. This year however, there will be a slight delay for tax filers. Due to the lateness of tax law changes made by Congress, IRS will begin processing returns on Jan. 30. This date will apply regardless of whether tax returns are e-filed or on paper. More » |
Community Voices: The significance of Black History MonthBlack History Month answers the question: Who is the African American? What is his or her place in a society so unique and so recognized as one of the greatest, most powerful in known history? How have black people -- in a country where they have for several centuries been denied the status of being -- forge an identity so far-reaching that they managed to inalterably shape the cultures of the North Atlantic nations, Europe and Africa itself? More » |
