Less than a third of registered voters made their way to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballot for one of the 12 mayoral candidates looking to replace longtime Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. About...

Before Irina Kristy was a lecturer at Boston University and Suffolk University, the Russia native was a human rights activist, wife and mother. Kristy, who was charged with distribution of methamphetamine,...

After nine years shrouded by controversy and lawsuits, state officials have granted preliminary approval for Boston University to open its biosafety laboratory in Roxbury for lower-level research. The...

After serving for 30 years in the House of Representatives, Congressman Barney Frank announced on Monday he will not run for reelection in 2012. The Newton Democrat cited the newly redrawn congressional...

Skipping onto the stage, Sarah Silverman flashed a playful smile as she sat next to her sister, Boston University alumna and Reform Rabbi Susan Silverman, grabbed her hand and mouthed “I love you so...

Massachusetts has awarded $64.5 million for affordable housing and tax credits to support construction of developments across the state, Gov. Deval Patrick announced on Monday. “We want Massachusetts...

After being released from jail on Tuesday afternoon, all Boston University student Brandon Wood wanted to do was take a shower. Boston Police arrested Wood, a College of Arts and Sciences junior, early...

Off The Record is a weekly MUSE installment exploring the favorite music of the Daily Free Press editorial staff. Each week a different editor will pick their five favorite songs. Week five features our...

Massachusetts will, for the first time, award money to public colleges based on merit instead of how many students are enrolled, according to an article in The Boston Globe. The $2.5 million grant, taken...

After controversy and lawsuits kept the $200 million Boston University biomedical laboratory empty since construction finished in 2008, the disputed facility may open for lower-level research this fall. BU...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has suspended all subway, bus and commuter rail services in Boston due to the effects of Hurricane Irene. Starting Sunday, August 28 at 8 a.m. transportation...

Got problems? Maddy Huerta has 604 and counting. Huerta, a College of Arts and Sciences freshman, is the creator of College Problems, a popular Tumblr blog which lists the problems involving classes,...