Posts Tagged ‘house’
Negotiators work on tax deal as House holds vote
A Democratic bill to make middle class tax cuts permanent while letting them expire for the wealthy has narrowly survived a procedural vote in the House. Originally posted here: Negotiators work on tax deal as House holds vote
Two more commission members to back deficit commission report
By Matt Viser, Globe Staff WASHINGTON – Providing additional momentum to a deficit commission report, two Republican senators said... Go here to see the original: Two more commission members to back deficit commission report
Boston Common’s Christmas Tree
Boston Common's 50-foot-tall white spruce Christmas tree is expected to be lit today at a ceremony from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year's tree (not pictured) was donated by Gary and Roseann Meisner of North Alton, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, and was selected by Ross Pentz of the Nova Scotia [...]
Russia, Qatar to host 2018, 2022 World Cups
Russia will be host of soccer's 2018 World Cup and Qatar will be the location in 2022 following a... Read more: Russia, Qatar to host 2018, 2022 World Cups
MBTA: Ridership reached two-year high
General Manager Rich Davey says the MBTA's average weekday ridership in October topped 1.3 million for the first time in two years. Continued here: MBTA: Ridership reached two-year high
2010 Holiday News: Scrooge Returns to Beverly
The North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly is bringing back "A Christmas Carol" for the first time since 2007. David Coffee will return as Ebenezer Scrooge for the 17th time. Christmas is coming early at The Hingham Jewelers is sponsoring a scavenger hunt for Christmas. Twelve gifts will be stashed [...]
Wilmington Police Standoff Ends
A five-hour police standoff in Wilmington ended when a gunman was found dead in his parents' house. The incident began around 7:30 a.m. when residents near Oakdale Road and Shady Lane heard an argument and several gunshots. Police surrounded 18 Oakdale Road because neighbors thought an armed man [...]
DeLeo defends recommending people for probation jobs, pledges reforms
By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo today defended recommending his godson and others close to him... Here is the original post: DeLeo defends recommending people for probation jobs, pledges reforms
Black Friday is Over – Keep Shopping Anyway!
Image by kfdavila from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr . Stores are apparently open today even if their shelves resemble what's left of your turkey. We say that because Black Friday was reportedly a bonanza for Boston's bargain hunters, even for online shoppers who skipped the malls. Internet [...]
Grafton Fire Disrupts Thanksgiving Day
Image by baumannphoto from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr . A Grafton family's Thanksgiving Day dinner was ruined by a two-alarm fire this afternoon. The fire started in a shed and spread to the roof of the Falmouth Drive home as the family was beginning their meal. All family members made it [...]
