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Walsh taps two for Boston economic development posts

BOSTON – Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday named two city employees to key positions in his Economic Development Cabinet, to help bring new businesses to the Hub and assist those already established in the city. Shaun Blugh becomes director of growth strategies while Lauren Jones moves up to director of business

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Boston adjusting traffic light timing to fight congestion

BOSTON – Driving in and out of the city, especially during rush hour, can be a nightmare, with one-way streets, bicyclists and pedestrians adding up to headaches for daily commuters. Boston drivers spend an average of 64 hours a year stuck in traffic, making it the seventh most congested city in

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Boston councilors go before voters Tuesday, days after pay hike

Boston voters get a chance to reflect their sentiments in the polling booth on Tuesday regarding a 14 percent pay raise the City Council gave itself last week. Several of those who backed the increase face opponents in their bids for re-election, including three district councilors. Only one challenger is

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Islamic group, civil rights activists to protest US counter-terrorism efforts at Boston City Hall

Written by Philip Marcelo BOSTON (AP) — Muslim groups and civil rights activists across the nation are calling for greater transparency in an Obama administration program aimed at countering homegrown terrorism.