Boston|News|
Smoking Materials Caused 10-Alarm Fire That Charred Cambridge Block
After almost two months of exhaustive investigation, fire officials have named the cause behind December's devastating fire.
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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Boston|News|
$16.9 Million Approved for New Commuter Rail Station for Fairmount Line
The new Blue Hill Avenue station will be open to passengers by 2019.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Police Arrest 2 in 'Card-Cracking' Scheme
Their alleged scheme is believe to have targeted bank accounts across the Greater Boston area, police said.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Massachusetts' Assault Weapons Ban Comes Under Fire
The state's chapter of the National Rifle Association filed suit Monday to dismantle the 20-year ban on assault weapons.
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Boston|News|
Mayor Walsh Wants a City Hall Coffee Shop
Because who isn't willing to brave metal detectors for their morning cup of Joe?
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Resident/Native to perform Mozart and Haydn with Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall in Boston
Cambridge resident Emily Rideout and Cambridge native Jane Starkman will perform on the viola and violin.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Tonight: Gov. Charlie Baker Delivers 2017 State of the Commonwealth Address
It will be streaming live. Here's how to watch.
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Boston|News|
Police Dog in the Storm: Boston K9 Gets Home Safe
Welcome back, Brodi!
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Boston|News|
Opioid Abuse Epidemic: How Massachusetts Compares To The Country
The Centers for Disease Control has quantified the deadly climb in opioid overdose deaths.
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Boston|News|
Report: Shots Fired Near Mission Hill School
Police are converging on the area near Tobin School Tuesday morning.
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Across America, US|News|
Morning Briefing: Trump Gets To Work; Storms Take A Toll; Oscars Nominees
Also: Before you see 2016's best movies, here are nominees for worst; the next Star Wars movie has a name; what not to tweet.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Steep Bail for Homeless Man Accused of Police Cruiser Explosion Attempt
He is accused of intentionally targeting a police cruiser outside a South Boston substation last Friday.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Man Arrested in Prostitution Sting
A prostitution sting conducted in Northborough resulted in ten arrests.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Appetite for Elizabeth Warren Reelection May Be Lacking: Poll
The firebrand Senator remains fairly popular in the Bay State, but new poll says Gov. Charlie Baker more popular and primed for reelection.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Boston's Public Helipad Hearings Start Next Week
A helipad task force is seeking public input on the potential Seaport spot first floated as part of GE's incentives package.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline School Under Investigation for Alleged Violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
The U.S. Attorney's office is reportedly looking at a local private school, after a girl with disabilities was denied admission.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
This Week: Help Make Inman Square Safer
The city is working on intersection improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Its first public input meeting is Tuesday.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge History Minute: Can You Name This Machine?
Today, it sits in an office at the Cambridge Historical. Do you recognize it?
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Boston|News|
Boston Man Arrested for Pulling Fire Alarm on Patriots Opponents: Police
He allegedly yanked the alarm in the Pittsburgh Steelers' hotel just before the big game.
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Boston|News|
Scenes from the Boston Women's March for America: Slideshow
An estimated 175,000 participants from all over the state converged on the Boston Common Saturday.
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