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Sears Company Closing Three Stores in Eastern Massachusetts
The company that owns Sears and Kmart is closing three stores in Massachusetts at the end of March. The Sears in Swansea…
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Macy’s Closing Two Stores in Eastern Massachusetts
Macy's plans to close stores in Brockton and Taunton later this year, cutting 161 jobs. The two Massachusetts stores are…
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Judge Stops Sex-Change Obamacare Regulation
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new federal regulation that might have forced doctors to perform sex-change operations and…
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Hiring Hacks Ain’t a Crime, Court Says
A federal appeals court has overturned the convictions of three former state probation department officials who hired unqualified candidates sent to them…
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VIDEO: The many perils of parking in Boston
Comedians Justin Parker and Jimmy Craig of Methodloft encounter the varying — and often, confusing — parking signs throughout Boston.…
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Boston takes steps to unify school application forms
Students, their parents and educators are being invited to community meetings starting next month to discuss plans to create one form for…
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Photos and video: Boston Calling keeps on rocking
BOSTON – The Alabama Shakes took center stage to mark the end of three-day Boston Calling Festival last night. Britney Howard the…
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WATCH: Americans fail at trying to pronounce different Mass. cities
Imagine being a tourist visiting Massachusetts for the first time. You're driving around in your rental car grasping at your…
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Boston council recognizes under-35 leaders
Five standout young Bostonians will share their personal stories and showcase their ideas on how to make the city a better place…
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Well-known chains that got their start in Mass.
These famous national chains have their roots right here in Massachusetts. Take a look to see which one of your favorite chains…
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Transit ranks high in importance for Hub young professionals
BOSTON – With growth in economic activity and jobs projected to exceed state averages over the next few years, the Massachusetts capital likely…
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Walsh hosts Twitter chat on #ImagineBos2030 planning effort
BOSTON – Mayor Marty Walsh chatted for 30 minutes Wednesday via Twitter with people interested in sharing their ideas for how they want…
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ICA books largest-ever gift with art worth $42 million
BOSTON – The Institute of Contemporary Art received the biggest gift in its history Thursday as local philanthropist Barbara Lee donated 20 works…
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Boston accents subject of wicked awesome ‘Late Night’ trailer
BOSTON – Everyone loves a native Boston accent, right? Right? "Late Night" show host Seth Myers both stereotyped films set in…
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Boston cancels school ahead of snowstorm
BOSTON – Mayor Marty Walsh closed Boston's public schools for Friday citing an approaching winter storm forecast to drop as much…
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Smoke-filled subway leads passengers to kick out windows to escape
BOSTON – A frightening incident developed Tuesday night at the State Street subway station as smoke in a disabled train led to a…
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Wahlberg’s Boston Marathon bombing movie seeks extras
Local residents of the Greater Boston area will have a chance to play a role in the re-telling of one of…
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Boston awards $28 million to a dozen housing projects
BOSTON – Working toward offsetting a housing crunch that has rents soaring, the city awarded $28 million in funding to help finance more…
