Former Boston City Councilor sentenced to one month in prison for corruption charges
The sentencing wraps up a nine-month saga that began when Fernandes Anderson was arrested last December.

‘Important to everybody, not just Harvard’: Professors celebrate research funding restoration
Federal judge’s ruling Wednesday is a victory for academic freedom and democracy, researchers say.
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Hot Stove Cool Music benefit event brings baseball and music together
The band Cheap Trick is the headliner for the benefit event at the Paradise Club on April 12, 2025. -
GBH Daily: ‘Roughly the equivalent of two Big Digs’
The $42 billion reason your gas bill is climbing. -
Busts of Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Freeman planned to diversify State House art
After accepting public nominations, the Massachusetts Senate plans to commission the State House's first busts of women. -
Former administrator says USAID reforms are ‘baloney’
Andrew Natsios, USAID administrator during the George W. Bush administration, said crucial public health and anti-terrorism efforts will be wasted. -
Mass. antidiscrimination agency initiated first complaint since 2018
Training, $8,000 donation resolve case involving would-be tenant with emotional support dog.
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