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Former New England Patriots tight end, pictured here in uniform on the field, had several witnesses testify against him last week, including Keelia Smyth.

Testimony blows holes in Hernandez defense

February 26, 2015
Key testimonies unfolded during the trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, which resumed on Feb. 13 following several snow cancellations. Hernandez, along with two other suspects, has been accused of murdering Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player and former friend of Hernandez, in a North Attleboro industrial park on June 17, 2013.
John Quincy Upper School in Back Bay, pictured, is one of 128 Boston Public Schools that have had to revise their curricula in the wake of this winter's unprecedented snowfall.

Boston Public Schools suffer from snow days

February 26, 2015
Boston Public Schools (BPS) and city officials are taking action to deal with the unusually high number of snow days schools have been forced to take this year.
Riders board a Green Line train at Northeastern University Station.

Greenline app eases riders’ woes

February 25, 2015
A new app that tracks aboveground Green Line trains may ease the frustrations experienced by MBTA customers this winter.
Study reveals state lacks in dementia care

Study reveals state lacks in dementia care

February 19, 2015
Many Massachusetts nursing homes are struggling to provide sufficient care for their dementia patients due to a lack of funding for necessary training and staffing. These deficiencies come in spite of relatively new regulations aimed at improving conditions for dementia patients.
Potential jurors show sympathy for Tsarnaev

Potential jurors show sympathy for Tsarnaev

February 19, 2015
As jury selection for the trial of Boston Marathon Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pushed through an unprecedented fourth week, the defense continued its efforts to move the trial out of Massachusetts.
Boston attractions battle wintertime blues

Boston attractions battle wintertime blues

February 19, 2015
After weeks of being battered by snow, wind and a striking lack of public transportation, Bostonians may be catching a bit of cabin fever. For those courageous enough to brave the bitter cold, The News has compiled a list of things to do around the city.
Pageant gives local ladies chance to shine

Pageant gives local ladies chance to shine

February 12, 2015
Sunday’s Miss Boston Pageant took place in the Sheraton’s Constitution Ballroom amidst rows upon rows of silver, grey-upholstered chairsbeneath dim golden lights. Milling about before the show were current Massachusetts titleholders – Miss Somerset and Miss New Bedford, among others – in glamorous dresses and four-pointed crowns. The evening saw 15 young women compete in the Miss Boston and Miss Cambridge competition, while ten competed in the Miss Boston’s Outstanding Teen competition.
Meeting aims at transparent Olympic process

Meeting aims at transparent Olympic process

February 12, 2015
In a crowded room the night of Thursday, Feb. 5, sounds of jeering, cheering, hissing and applause bounced from the walls of a community meeting discussing the proposed Boston 2024 Olympics.
Greenovate Boston to reduce climate issues

Greenovate Boston to reduce climate issues

February 12, 2015
Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the newest update to the Greenovate Boston Climate Action Plan, a comprehensive plan committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Boston, last month. The plan’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions levels present in 2005 by 25 percent by the year 2020 and 80 percent by the year 2050.
Hernandez trial hits bumps

Hernandez trial hits bumps

February 12, 2015
The trial of 25-year-old former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez got off to a rocky start on Jan. 29. During his cross-examination of state trooper Timothy Dowd, defense attorney James Sultan chose to poke fun at last month’s “Deflategate” controversy. In response to evidence of tire tracks left at the crime scene, Sultan asked Dowd about tire deflation devices.
Anthony Gulizia on journalism

Anthony Gulizia on journalism

February 12, 2015
While at Northeastern, 23-year-old Boston Globe sports correspondent Anthony Gulizia edited The Huntington News sports section, worked co-ops with The Globe and the Boston Bruins and covered the Red Sox during the 2013 World Series.
New commissioner weighs parking changes

New commissioner weighs parking changes

February 5, 2015
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD)’s new commissioner, Gina Fiandaca, is considering changes to parking permit rules in an attempt to facilitate easier on-street parking in the city, changes Northeastern students say can’t come soon enough.