Boston|News|
Dorchester Brewing Company Opens Its Doors
Here's what's on the menu.
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|
House Fire Spills Smoke in Dorchester
The Sudan Street fire is out, the Boston Fire Department said.
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Boston|News|
These Boston Restaurants Have 'The Best Lobster Rolls in America'
Do you agree?
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Gun Enthusiasts Up in Arms Over AG's 'Copycat' Assault Weapons Ban
What do you think of the Massachusetts attorney general's decision? Critics call it a "political stunt."
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
BPS Superintendent Disputes Exam Schools Report
"Patently false," says Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Mass. House Votes to Remove 'Mental Retardation' from State Laws
The phrase would be replaced with terminology less "outdated and offense" to the disability community.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Congressional Committee Subpoenas Mass. AG Over Exxon Probe
Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted the congressman leading the charge Wednesday.
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Boston|News|
Nurse Pleads Not Guilty in Illegal Painkiller Prescription Case
She allegedly wrote more than 100 prescriptions for friends and family members, received pill kickbacks in the process.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Mass. AG Cracks Down on Assault Weapons Ban 'Loophole'
Massachusetts has an assault weapons ban on the books, but sellers are finding workarounds, according to Attorney General Maura Healey.
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Boston|News|
We Asked a Web Developer to Review Boston.Gov
Apparently, it actually lives up to the hype. What do you think?
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Boston|News|
New Comm Ave Target Opens - And, Yes, It's Tiny
Like, really tiny.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
'Cheers' Star Praises Donald Trump, Meets Mass. RNC Delegates
Cliff Clavin in Cleveland.
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North End, MA|News|
Boston City Hall Plaza Will Again Become a Beer Garden
Beer Garden on the Bricks Part II: The Brickening
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Salem, MA|News|
Snapchat Video Helps Secure Conviction in Saugus Sexual Assault Trial
Testimony came from a friend of a victim who took screenshots of videos on the app, allegedly depicting the 16-year-old's assault.
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Boston|News|
State Extends Urban Park, Pool Hours Across Massachusetts
Care for an evening dip?
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Mass. AG Suing Volkswagen (Again)
New suit alleges "calculated and systematic illegality" that touches the highest reaches of VW corporate hierarchy.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Mass. Group Pushes to Repeal Transgender Accommodations Law
Think it'll work? Let us know in the comments.
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Boston|News|
Severe Thunderstorms Headed to Boston, Damaging Hail Possible
Thunderstorm warning issued Monday.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Boston Duck Tours Changing Policy After Beacon Hill Death, Legislative Push
A second duck boat versus pedestrian accident happened this month.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Stand Your Ground? Man Charged with Murder After Shooting Teen at Front Door
The case has ignited a firestorm of debate online. Based on preliminary information from police, what do you think?
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