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UPDATED: Dress to Reopen in Beacon Hill

Woke up this morning to the following fabulous news on Dress’ Facebook page and website: We were sad when the clothing boutique shuttered on Newbury […]

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The Peoples’ Revolt: Many Aren’t Pleased With Recent Laws That Were Passed

Not long after several new pieces of legislation went into effect at the end of July, constituents around Massachusetts expressed their discontent and disagreement, and […]

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Women Want to Bring ‘Go Topless Day’ to Boston in August

There’s a 50/50 chance that the Boston Common could become the stomping grounds for a group of topless women later this month. August 25 marks […]

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Business Owners Say The New ‘Tech Tax’ Has Its Wires Crossed

Business owners from the state’s tech sector are threatening to move their companies elsewhere, just days after a new tax on computer software purchasing was […]

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Lawmaker: Pepper Spray Should Be Available Over-the-Counter

As the community tries to make sense of the murder of 24-year-old Amy Lord, some state lawmakers are pushing for more protections for constituents, and […]

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Beacon Hill Finally Passes the Transportation Finance Bill

After weeks of going back and forth between lawmakers on Beacon Hill and Governor Deval Patrick, the legislature finally passed a transportation finance bill. On […]

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Push to Raise the Minimum Wage Could Land on the 2014 Ballot

As McDonalds accidentally proved this week, living off of the minimum amount of income is a tough job for any employee, so a coalition of […]

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State Official Wants To Ban Plastic Bag Use in Massachusetts By 2015

A Somerville state representative is trying to put a stop to the use of plastic shopping bags and enact a statewide ban in retail and […]

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MBTA Could Sell Naming Rights, Extend Hours Under Revised Transportation Bill

Dunkin’ Donuts Station? The Staples Street stop? Under the latest version of a transportation bill being considered on Beacon Hill, these are some name changes MBTA […]

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Thousands Sign Petition In Support of Labeling Foods Containing GMOs

Massachusetts is following the bread trail started by other states trying to strong-arm food distribution companies into plastering bold labels on edible products that contain […]

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Councilor Files Bill to Uncap Liquor License Restrictions in Boston

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley thinks the state’s liquor laws are extremely outdated. “State control over liquor licenses was a result of [a] Prohibition-era frenzy […]

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There’s a Push to Raise the Minimum Wage in Massachusetts

Massachusetts hasn’t raised the minimum wage for workers in half a decade, and Beacon Hill lawmakers say it puts employees at a disadvantage as they […]

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Official Wants Panic Buttons Installed in Massachusetts Schools

When it comes to the safety of school children, State Representative Gloria Fox thinks help should be available at the push of a button. That’s […]

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Cereal for Dinner: Beacon Hill Bistro’s Josh Lewin Teaches Us How to Puff Grains

Beacon Hill Bistro’s Josh Lewin teaches how to puff grains.

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Bill: Cops Can Stop You If You’re Smoking in a Car With Kids

Beacon Hill officials don’t want people lighting up with kids in the car. In a bill going before the Joint Committee on Public Health on […]