Boston|News|
Commuter Times Ranked: Who Has it Worst?
See how long it takes people in your area to get to work, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
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I cover the following Patches: Back Bay, Beacon Hill (Massachusetts politics), Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Jamaica Plain, North End, Roslindale, South End and West Roxbury.
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Newton, MA|News|
Coach Accused of 'Inappropriate Verbal Conduct'|Poll: Marijuana Legalization Support High|New Lead in Cold Case: PM Digest
Also: Slain MIT Officer's Brother Offers Testimony; Teacher's Sexting Case; 'Reporter' Rex Ryan Asks Edelman if he's playing QB; and more.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Gov. Charlie Baker to Lead Israeli Trade Mission
He crosses the sea this December.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Another Poll Suggests Support for Recreational Marijuana Runs High in Massachusetts
A second, recent poll shows support for a ballot initiative to legalize, tax marijuana in Massachusetts. But it also underscores concerns.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Elizabeth Warren Lauds Wells Fargo CEO Pay Claw Back, Calls For More
The power of a viral public shaming?
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Fenway, MA|News|
Free Pizza As Blaze Fast Fire'd Opens Thursday Near Fenway Park
The "modern pizza joint," backed by one of the Red Sox co-owners, is opening next door to Baseball Tavern on Boylston.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Man Killed in East Boston Crash: Reports
The fatal crash was reported early Wednesday morning, near Logan Airport.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Former Priest, Parish Volunteer, Baseball Coach Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Sexual Assault Accusations
Assaults allegedly occurred when accused was "altar boy coordinator" at Dorchester Parish; separate assault alleged at Charlestown church.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Composite Sketch Released in Cold Case of Mass. Teacher Murdered in 1992
The unsolved murder is nearly a quarter-century old, but the district attorney said Wednesday they have a new lead.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
RIP BRA; Long Live BPDA
The Boston Redevelopment Authority's beleaguered reputation is getting a makeover. Or, at least, a new acronym.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Jealous Ex Accused of Shooting Uninvolved Victim: DA
According to the prosecution, the victim was housing - but not in a relationship with - the suspect's ex-girlfriend.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Sees Small Uptick in Violent Crimes in 2015
That's according to newly released, full-year data compiled by the FBI.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Violent Crime Declines in Boston in 2015, Except in One Category
Every category of violent crime decreased in Boston in 2015, except for one, new FBI numbers show.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
MBTA Roundup: Janitors Could Strike Friday, Late-Night Boston Bus Service Pitch
A meeting Monday saw a protest by the janitors' union, and a pitch to supplement the loss of late-night T service.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Hillary Clinton 'Only' 13 Points Ahead of Donald Trump: New Massachusetts Poll
Anywhere else, that would be a hefty margin, but the UMass/WBZ poll stood out to some Bay State political observers.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Bella Bond Case: Attorneys Return to Court
At issue Tuesday: access to medical records.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Jeb Bush Coming to Harvard This Fall
The former Florida governor and 2016 candidate for the Republican presidential nomination will be university fellow, guest-lecturer.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Patch Poll: What Do You Think of BPS' 6-Year High School Idea?
The Boston Public Schools superintendent has floated the idea. What do you think?
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Mass. Violent Crime Totals Rise in 2015; Murders, Rapes, Robberies Decline
Newly released FBI data for Massachusetts shows violent crime rose overall, but some of the worst offenses decreased in 2015.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Mass. State Trooper Filmed Pummeling Worcester Suspect Indicted
A Grand Jury handed down charges for the Massachusetts State Police officer captured on video repeatedly hitting a suspect.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
