Jamaica Plain, MA|News|
Jamaica Plain Residents Picked to Paint Public Pianos
The "Play Me, I'm Yours" series returns to Boston streets this September.
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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Boston|News|
Kyzr Willis Mourned, Buried Thursday
The seven-year-old who drowned at a Southie beach has been laid to rest.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Harvard College Republicans 'Refuse' to Endorse Donald Trump
The country's oldest college GOP chapter renounces party's candidate, urges other clubs to do the same. What do you think of the decision?
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Car Fire Reported in Ted Williams Tunnel
Breaking: Airport traffic will be impacted, State Police said.
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Boston|News|
Boston Fire Department Warns Against 'Trend' in House Fires
The fire department identified a third, multi-alarm fire in East Boston as started by "carelessly discarded smoking materials."
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Boston|News|
What Do You Think of Boston's Potential Plastic Bag Ban?
City Councilors are eyeing the options.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
South End, MA|News|
South End Artist, School Picked to Paint Public Pianos
The "Play Me, I'm Yours" series returns to Boston streets this September.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Leave Maura Healey Alone, Says Massachusetts Congressional Delegation
A congressional committee's subpoena of the state's Attorney General is simply a "political tool" for climate denial, letter says.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Gun Association Plans Legal Action on Mass. AG's Assault Weapons Enforcement
The gun industry’s largest trade association is working up a legal challenge to Maura Healey's controversial crackdown.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Millennium Partners Tapped for Second Boston Tower
The New York developers behind Downtown Crossing's Millennium Tower are in line to make a second big contribution to the city's skyline.
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Boston|News|
Boston City Councilors, State Legislators Align Behind Recreational Marijuana Referendum
Decision puts them at odds with top Massachusetts lawmakers.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Boston's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Its Doors
What's your take on the city's first location?
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Mass. Opioid-Related Overdoses Continue Deadly Climb in 2016
New numbers show the state is on track for its deadliest year on record.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
115 Student Reports of Bias at Boston Latin School: BPS Investigation
Seventeen cases were found to violate district policy, including six cases of administrative misconduct.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Afternoon Crash Closes Parts of Storrow Drive
A westbound lane was closed as first responders arrived at the scene.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Charlestown, MA|News|
Remember that Giant Charlestown Fire? Here's What Caused It
The Boston Fire Department has spent the past week and a half investigating.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Bill Would Ban Massachusetts Sex Offenders from Playing Pokémon GO
Pokémon NO?
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Senator Ken Donnelly Undergoes Brain Surgery
The Arlington Democrat is now "resting comfortable" after the sudden surgery.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
State Police Schedule Suffolk County Sobriety Checkpoint
Drivers - be aware this weekend.
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South End, MA|News|
Plans Revised for Proposed Wareham Street Project
Less commercial space, more apartments. Share your thoughts at next week's public meeting.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff