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A grassroots strategy to win state elections

Elizabeth Warren was an unlikely candidate. The Harvard law professor shunned the glitz and glamour of modern-day politics and still handily beat Scott Brown, the sitting U.S. Senator that was the GOP's idea of glitz and glamour. More »

A Year in Review Highlights

The death of Florida teen Trayvon martin sparked national outrage, including this protest march here in Dudley Square. More »

The 2012 Election

Elizabeth Warren was unafraid to talk about her Native American ancestry -- and she was ridiculed at a rally of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown supporters. Warren got the last laugh by ousting Brown. More »

2012 Politics

Michael Curry (C), president of the Boston chapter of the NAACP, holds the ribbon while celebrating the grand opening of the chapter's new offices. More »

2012 Development Plans

Design plans for the new BPS headquarters in Dudley Square combine brick and glass construction with the preserved facades of the Ferdinand, Curtis and Waterman buildings. More »

A Year in Review: Local

Children participating in the 16th annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace on May 13 reinforced the message of love with their sign. More »

A Year in Review: Local Cont'd

Charles Street pastor Gregory G. Groover Sr. told a crowd that he appreciated their support. More »

2012 Deaths

Keith Cassim Elam, son of the late legendary hip-hop artist Keith "Guru" Elam, is shown here hugging his grandfather, Judge Harry J. Elam Sr., the first black Chief Justice of the Boston Municipal Court. More »


HEALTH

Color does matter -- if you're a vegetable

Have you ever noticed that farm-fresh tomatoes are a more vibrant red than the ones in the supermarket? The same goes for fresh lettuce, which is brighter green and much more flavorful than those bagged salads. That freshness we can see, smell and taste signals not only a more delicious salad, but a considerably more nutritious one. More »

A colorful way to good health

Research has found that the trick to healthy eating is variety -- no single antioxidant can achieve optimal protection of health. More »

A radical solution

As a registered dietitian at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Stacy Kennedy has heard it all before. More »

The colors of health

Phytochemicals, or antioxidants, are compounds found in plant foods. More »

Stop. Rethink Your Drink

Red - drink rarely, if at all More »