Boston|News|
Report Explores Boston Police's Warrantless Use of Cellphone Trackers
New England Center for Investigative Reporting says the controversial technology has been used 11 times since 2009, all without warrants.
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|
'Voice of the T' to Retire
Frank Oglesby, Jr., is taking the next train out of town, but hopes his recorded, automated announcements will continue.
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Boston|News|
After 7-Year-Old's Death, City-Run Summer Programs Under Review, Facility Director on Leave
Kyzr Willis went missing from a City of Boston-run camp Tuesday. His body was discovered floating off Carson Beach five hours later.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Governor Calls for Clarity in Assault Weapons Ban Enforcement
A letter Tuesday from Charlie Baker said he supports the ban, but had questions for Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
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Boston|News|
Boy Found Dead After Going Missing From Day Camp
Seven-year-old Kyzr Willis was found in the ocean near the South Boston beach where he was last seen, police said.
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Boston|News|
South Boston Child Missing; Search Underway at Carson Beach
Have you seen this little boy? If so, please call 911.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
New Mass. IDs: What 'REAL ID' Means for You
MassDOT is getting new driver's licenses. Here's what you need to know.
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Boston|News|
Costly Cigarette: Dorchester Fire Damages Estimated at Half-Million Dollars
Boston Fire investigators believe "careless disposal of smoking material" on a porch was the cause.
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Boston|News|
Wilmington Man Charged with Threatening Arson of Boston Mosque
Threats were allegedly made on Facebook against the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Islamic Society of Northeastern University.
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Newport, RI|News|
Mark Weiner, Rhode Island Democratic Leader, Dies in Newport
He was a prominent party fundraiser and activist and a friend of Hillary Clinton. He reportedly died as he prepared to leave for DNC 2016.
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Boston|News|
Third Man Arrested in Killing of Raekwon Brown
Dorchester student, 17, was shot near his high school shortly after 1 p.m. on June 8.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Elizabeth Warren: 'When We Turn on Each Other, We Can't Unite to Fight Back'
In prelude to Bernie Sanders speech, Warren called at DNC for party unity behind Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump.
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Across America, US|News|
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Seek Unity After Divisive DNC Day 1
Bernie Sanders closed the Democratic National Convention with fierce support for Hillary Clinton. "The choice is not even close," he said.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Watch: Marty Walsh Debuts on National Stage in Philadelphia
"My name is Marty Walsh, and I'm an alcoholic," Boston's mayor told the Democratic National Convention.
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Back Bay, MA|News|
Police Investigating Body Found at Prudential Center: Reports
A dead body was reportedly found at Prudential Center's Avalon apartments.
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Boston|News|
Boston Burger Co. Launching 'BurgaBox' Home Delivery
Warning: Slightly NSFW.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
The Massachusetts Effect: How Five Years Shaped Hillary Clinton
The speech that set her path toward the presidential nomination and the roots of the pragmatism that has divided the Democratic party.
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Boston|News|
100 Degrees and Thunderstorms: MA Weather Forecast
More storms expected as temperatures flirt with 100 degrees around the state.
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Boston|News|
Weekend Arrests for Alleged Carjacking, Robbery at Knifepoint: Boston Police
ICYMI over the weekend.
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Boston|News|
Iowa Men Plead Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession at Pokemon World Championship
Boston Police stopped them after an online chat that referred to “Columbine pt 2,” “another Boston massacre,” and the “Boston bombing."
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