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Boston Girl's Would-Be Donor Discovers Cancer Of His Own
A California police officer planned to donate bone marrow to a Boston girl with cancer, which led to a discovery of his own.
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Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
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Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Will Keep Its Route -- Judge's Orders
South Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade will keep its traditional route despite city objections, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Walsh Administration Retooling Troubled Boston Redevelopment Authority
Cast as dysfunctional and ineffective, Boston's city planning division is seeking an identity overhaul.
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Boston's Median Income is $35,000, and It's Not Moving: Report
Boston's unemployment rate is down, but half of working people still struggle to make ends meet and wages remain stuck at 1980s levels.
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Boston|News|
Donald Trump: 'Don't Reward Mitt Romney'
With polls now open in Ohio, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump fired a few final shots at Mitt Romney Monday. On Twitter, of course.
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Boston|News|
In Midst of Fare Hike Headache, MBTA Shares the Good News
The MBTA reports progress despite push-back from riders in face of fare hikes.
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Mass. Teachers Unions Throw Weight Behind Transgender Rights Bill
The state's two biggest teachers unions support bill that lets transgender people use public facilities in line with their sexual identity.
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Boston|News|
Would Elizabeth Warren Run For Vice President?
Massachusetts senator still has "no timeline" for candidate endorsement, doesn't slam door on joining Democratic ticket.
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Boston|News|
In Battle Against Donald Trump, Mitt Romney Stumps for John Kasich in Ohio
Here's what Mitt Romney will be doing in Ohio Monday as he campaigns with John Kasich as the governor runs neck-and-neck with Donald Trump.
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Boston|News|
Boston Globe Cuts Catholic News Site
The Boston Globe will no longer publish Crux, but the Catholic news site hopes to continue without the paper's backing.
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After BPS Walkout, Walsh Says Budget Will Spare Schools
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh granted public high schools a reprieve this week, scratching planned budget cuts days after thousands protested.
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Republican Debate: Five Things You Need to Know from Thursday Night
Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich met Thursday for the final GOP debate before winner-take-all primaries in Florida, Ohio.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Director Stephen Spielberg to Speak at Harvard University Spring Commencement
The director behind films from "E.T." to "Schindler's List" is set to speak at spring commencement.
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Boston|News|
Opioid Crisis: State Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Stem Abuse
The bill, months in the making, now heads to the desk of Gov. Charlie Baker.
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Back Bay, MA|News|
'Perfect Storm for a Tragedy': Fire Commissioner Reacts to Report on Fatal Fire
Boston's Fire Department Commissioner responded to a report Thursday on the fatal Back Bay fire that killed Ed Walsh and Michael Kennedy.
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Boston|News|
Channel 7 Owner Takes Comcast To Court
The owner of Boston's WHDH-TV is suing Comcast in federal court in a bid to keep its local affiliate contract.
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Boston|News|
Senate Poised to Pass Opioid Abuse Prevention Package
After months in progress, a bill meant to prevent heroin and opiate-related deaths is en route to passage.
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Boston|News|
Here's How Boston's Mayor Wants to Boost Small Business
First, make the resources we have more accessible. Second, connect business owners through mentorship and business-to-business networks.
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Boston Globe Ditches Problematic Distributor
The Globe is parting ways with ACI Media Group after ongoing newspaper delivery issues.
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Boston Mayor Weighs In on MBTA Fare Hike, Late-Night T Service, Ferris Wheels
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh spoke out Wednesday on the heated issues of the week: MBTA fares prices, BPS walkout and City Hall Plaza proposal.
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