This thoughtful post on a Cape Cod town's rejection of a Prop. 2-1/2 override is well worth a read.  The stakes were pretty high - the failure of the override will mean that town employees will lose their jobs and town services will be … [Read more...]

The science world is abuzz with the news of South Korean scientists' breakthrough in embryonic stem cell research.  These scientists have managed to tremendously increase the efficiency with which stem cell lines can be created from … [Read more...]

Boston's known as a city with a pretty lively musical culture. Beyond the big-money, high-glamour organizations like the BSO and Handel and Haydn, the classical scene is teeming with smaller,  entrepreneurial, innovative organizations … [Read more...]

It's more repo men! Link:A top aide to Governor Mitt Romney wants Massachusetts hospitals to bemore aggressive in collecting from patients who do not pay their bills,and he said the problem may be addressed by legislation theadministration … [Read more...]

The Globe has a story today (hat tip to our resident troll!) in which US Rep. Michael Capuano goes after Tom Reilly's wishy-washiness on gay marriage and the death penalty, largely along the same lines as we did here.Also, as we first noted … [Read more...]

If you've arrived at this blog by clicking on the link in the Boston Phoenix's story about the Democratic convention last weekend, welcome!  Our convention coverage is here (be sure to read the comments, which contain as much info as … [Read more...]

A couple of reports about a press conference held this morning in Somerville suggest that the Green Line is definitely heading all the way to West Medford, despite the apparent misgivings of some in that community.  I haven't been able … [Read more...]