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Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray to resign, says controversies had nothing to do with his decision
Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray will resign from the administration next month to run the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, positioning himself as a hometown cheerleader far from Beacon Hill where he saw his reputation tarnished the last few years.
Can Boston be safe for bicycles?
http://imgur.com/Dkxas Forget about the mayor's race; one of Boston's toughest rivalries is the ongoing battle between bicycles and cars. The city has recently taken......
Starts & Stops
Helmet vending machines set to debut, and a cycle track in the works for the Seaport District
Last week was a big one for bike news, what with Boston Bike Week, a deluge of bike-to-work exhortations, and the release of the city's comprehensive bike crash report.
White Coat Notes
Health Policy Commission to review Partners HealthCare plan to acquire South Shore Hospital
The state’s new Health Policy Commission is moving forward with a cost and market impact review of Partners HealthCare System’s plan to acqu ...

Articles of Faith

Religious leaders working on interfaith service
Religious leaders are working with the governor's office to develop Thursday morning's interfaith service in memory of the Boston Marathon bombing victims.

In the Cards

Mohegan Sun adds Boston retail developer as partner in Palmer proposal
Mohegan Sun today announced a partnership with Finard Properties, a Boston-based commercial real estate investment and development company, to build a 300,000 square foot retail development as part of Mohegan's proposed casino resort in Palmer.

War and Peace

Top military scientist: building a cyber army with few qualified recruits
The Air Force has a message for computer geeks: send us your resumes. At least that is the word from Mark Maybury, a computer scientist at the government-funded MITRE corporation in Bedford who was tapped in 2010 to serve as the chief scientist for the US Air Force. The Lowell native and Chelmsford resident, who will return from Washington to his old job this summer, says the Pentagon is struggling to maintain its technological edge in the realm of cyberspace. And a primary reason is a lack of new talent. "If you told me I want you to hire 1,000 cyber guys tomorrow, I'd count up all my friends and might have 60 or if really lucky might find 100," he explained. "But 1,000?"

Science in Mind

Tired? A coming shift toward energy-efficient lighting may worsen sleep deficiencies
Writing in the journal Nature, Brigham and Women's Hospital's Dr. Charles Czeisler argues that the sleep deficiencies that have become so pervasive among adults and children have been seriously exacerbated by artificial light, especially LEDs.
TechStars Boston Demo Day, Spring 2013: Your scorecard for the 14 startups presenting
The spring "demo day" for the TechStars Boston accelerator program takes place on Thursday at House of Blues on Landsdowne Street. Founders of 14 startups from the U.S. and Europe will deliver short pitches for an invited audience of investors, TechStars mentors, and community members. The founders usually talk about the problem they're solving; early customers; and the amount they're hoping to raise (including any funding commitments they've received prior to demo day). There's also an after-party Thursday evening at Storyville, but looks like that is sold out. ...

LOCAL

2013
Bombings at the Boston Marathon

Bombings at the Boston Marathon

Terrorism struck at one of Boston's most cherished and hallowed events
US Senate special election

US Senate
special election

Democrat Ed Markey (left) and Republican Gabriel Gomez meet in the general election
The next mayor of Boston

The next mayor
of Boston

Tom Menino (left) is stepping down after spending 20 years running City Hall
Gambling in Massachusetts

Gambling in Massachusetts

Licenses for three gambling resorts and one slots parlor are up for grabs
Arrest, trial of 'Whitey' Bulger

Arrest, trial of
'Whitey' Bulger

Boston's most notorious gangster will go on trial later this year after his 2011 capture
UMass at 150

UMass at 150

We recognize 150 valuable contributions UMass has made to education, innovation, health care, and more
'Clark Rockefeller'

'Clark Rockefeller'

The long saga of the shadowy man took another turn when he was convicted of killing his landlord in 1985
Annie Dookhan drug lab scandal

Annie Dookhan drug lab scandal

The former state lab chemist's case has set off a long list of court challenges
Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua

Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua

Associates of the mayor face corruption charges, but he says he’s running again
2012
Year in review

Year in review

We canvas the year's news and look at the serious, silly, and sublime from 2012
2012 MCAS results

2012 MCAS results

See the top-scoring schools and district rankings
Scott Brown vs. Elizabeth Warren

Scott Brown vs.
Elizabeth Warren

We recap the spirited 2012 race for one of Massachusetts's seats in the US Senate
More fishy business

More fishy business

One year later, the Globe follows up on its fish mislabeling project
Amy Bishop case

Amy Bishop case

The Braintree native and former college professor pleaded guilty to killing three colleagues in 2010
The Sal DiMasi trial

The Sal DiMasi trial

Ex-House Speaker sentenced to 8 years in prison

NATION

2013
Aaron Swartz charges, suicide

Aaron Swartz
charges, suicide

Family, friends ripped the government for its prosecution of the Internet activist
Fungal meningitis outbreak in US

Fungal meningitis outbreak in US

A Framingham-based company has been linked to the outbreak, which has sickened dozens
Inauguration of President Obama

Inauguration of President Obama

The president was sworn in for a new four-year term on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.

WORLD

2011
Bin Laden dead

Bin Laden dead

Complete coverage of the US raid in Pakistan that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Japan earthquake

Japan earthquake

Coverage of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

SPORTS

2013
117th edition of Boston Marathon

117th edition of Boston Marathon

See videos, photos, stories, and much more from this year's race

LIVING ARTS

2013
Mother's Day recipes

Mother's Day recipes

Try one of these dishes to impress Mom on her big day
85th Academy Awards, Red Carpet Rumble

85th Academy Awards, Red Carpet Rumble

Recap the winners, and see results of inaugural Red Carpet Rumble
2012
Highlights of 84th Academy Awards

Highlights of 84th Academy Awards

We look back at the big winners, the dresses, the parties, and much, much more
2010
Special section
Interactive guide to the MFA's new wing

The MFA takes wing

An interactive guide to the Museum of Fine Arts' new Art of the Americas Wing.
Special section
Boston 25 all-time best pop music acts

Boston's all-time best

We took up the task of naming the 25 best local music acts. Take a look, leave a comment, and create your own list.
photos
Shaq

25 Most Stylish Bostonians

From basketball player to brain surgeon, ballet dancers to bar owner, this year's nominees stand out for all the right reasons. Take a look at the city's Most Stylish for 2010.
Photos
The year in movies

The year in movies

Globe movie critics Ty Burr and Wesley Morris examine memorable movies of 2010.
Best of the new
Best of the New: Restaurants

Food and restaurants

2010 brought world-class fine dining in Fort Point and a boost for the home-grown food-truck scene.

BUSINESS

2013
Salute to Nurses

Salute to Nurses

We salute these health care professionals
The rise and fall of The Upper Crust

The rise and fall of The Upper Crust

The Boston chain's problems started with workers seeking back wages.
2012
Top business stories of 2012

Top business stories of 2012

We review the topics that dominated the landscape, and let you have your say.
2010
Diversity Boston, Winter 2010

Diversity Boston, Winter 2010

Boston has long been plagued by the perception it is unwelcoming to minority groups.
Living longer, living better

Living longer, living better

A guide to health, wealth, and happiness in later years.
The Globe 100

The Globe 100

The Globe 100 ranked the best-performing publicly traded companies in Massachusetts.
Top places to work

Top places to work

This year's list of the best Mass. employers takes stock of small, midsize, and large businesses.