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Upskirt photos officially outlawed after legal dispute makes waves

March 27, 2014

After a man was accused of taking photos and videos up the dresses and skirts of female T riders had his case dismissed by the state’s highest court in early March, amid a public outcry, state lawmakers worked at an accelerated speed to update and amend the law.

Governor Patrick sparks hope for eventual presidential run

March 26, 2014

Supporters of Governor Deval Patrick enjoyed a glimmer of hope on Feb. 23 as the Massachusetts legislator indicated the possibility of a presidential bid. In an interview with Politico, a political journalism organization, he responded to questions about a presidential run with “maybe, maybe.” Those two little words set off a frenzy of speculation surrounding possibilities for the governor’s future in the public sector.

2014 Boston Marathon to tighten security

March 26, 2014

Lindsay Weigel, a fourth-year health science major who ran in last year’s tragic Boston Marathon, admitted that she didn’t think she was going to run again this year. She remembered the chaos, confusion and fear of the day, she finished about an hour before the bombs detonated and being near the finish line when they did. After witnessing the unity, support and encouragement on display in Boston in the wake of the tragedy, however, she had a change of heart.

First Bitcoin ATM housed at South Station

March 19, 2014

Bitcoin, the enigmatic cryptocurrency, recently arrived in Boston. People have been able to sell and purchase the currency through online venues since its inception in 2009, but never through brick and mortar installations. That all changed on Feb. 19 when the first Bitcoin ATM in the world was opened in Boston’s South Station, so that users can physically deposit money for Bitcoins.

Attorney General Eric Holder to seek death penalty for Marathon bomber

February 20, 2014

Two hundred and ninety days after the Boston Marathon bombings, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the death penalty would be sought in the case against the remaining alleged bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Tsarnaev was indicted on 30 counts – including using a weapon of mass destruction – after the bloody April 15 attacks that killed three and injured hundreds more.

Government Center MBTA station to close for two years

February 13, 2014

After much anticipation, a start date was finally put on the two-year closure of the Government Center T station. On March 22, 2014, Government Center station, which is the 13th busiest station according to the MBTA , will close while undergoing serious renovations as part of a $90 million remodeling project.

South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade once again excludes MassEquality

February 13, 2014

On January 29, MassEquality received notice that their application to join the March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston was denied, marking the nineteenth year in a row that parade organizers have banned LGBT advocacy groups from participating. The Boston parade, which first began in 1737, is a staple of St. Patrick’s Day, a day in which Irish heritage and the contributions of Irish-Americans are celebrated.

Senator Markey announces plans for legislation to protect student records

February 6, 2014

Much like the scandal of communication records being collected by the National Security Agency, a stir has been caused by the fact that students’ personal records are readily available to third party users, with or without parental consent. On Jan. 14, however, Senator Ed Markey’s office sent out a press release announcing plans to introduce legislation to protect the data of students from those third parties.

Year round indoor farmers market to open in Boston in spring of 2015

February 6, 2014

Though Boston is renowned for its shops, restaurants and resources, one thing the illustrious city has lacked until now is the presence of a year-round, indoor public market where local vendors can sell their fresh products. That’s all going to change when the Boston Public Market opens at 136 Blackstone St in 2015.

MassDOT lays out major MBTA plans

February 1, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation released a draft of their five-- year Capital Investment Plan Jan. 9, which mainly addresses the MBTA

Patrick proposes climate change action plan

February 1, 2014

Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, revealed in a much-anticipated news conference earlier this month a $50 million action plan to buttress the state against the threats of climate change.

Mayor Martin Walsh appoints some major players

January 23, 2014

Less than a month into his new position as mayor of Boston, Mayor Martin Walsh has dealt with a snowstorm, cancelled school much to the delight of all Boston Public students and made a number of key appointments to his staff. So far, he seems to be having no problem filling former Mayor Menino’s shoes. A week after the new year began, a press release from the mayor’s office laid out a few of the key appointments he had made thus far.