City’s ’10 tally: 72 homicides, most unsolved

City’s ’10 tally: 72 homicides, most unsolved By Maria Cramer Globe Staff / December 31, 2010 Boston had 72 homicides in 2010 With just one day to go before the end of the year, only 27 of the 72 killings reported, about 38 percent, had been solved...

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Chuck Turner: Put me back on City Council

Chuck Turner: Put me back on City Council By Dave Wedge  |   Friday, December 31, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics Photo by Herald file Embattled ex-City Councilor Chuck Turner, who is awaiting sentencing...

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Local man nabbed in luggage blast Ammunition was in bag checked at Logan airport

Local man nabbed in luggage blast Ammunition was in bag checked at Logan airport Orville A. Braham By Ira Kantor  |   Thursday, December 30, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage The FBI is slapping a...

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Cops: Suspect shot at ex, then stole her car

Cops: Suspect shot at ex, then stole her car By Laura Crimaldi  |   Wednesday, December 29, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage Boston cops are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 23-year-old...

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Dianne Wilkerson’s son mulls council run

Dianne Wilkerson’s son mulls council run By Christine McConville  |   Wednesday, December 29, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics Photo by Angela Rowlings The son of disgraced state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson...

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Liquor, beer, wine sales tax to end Jan. 1

Liquor, beer, wine sales tax to end Jan. 1 Associated Press / December 27, 2010 Shoppers in Massachusetts will soon no longer have to pay the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on alcohol sold in stores. Voters approved a ballot question in November eliminating...

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For Web-ready council, paper is so last century

For Web-ready council, paper is so last century By Andrew Ryan Globe Staff / December 27, 2010 Here’s a holiday gift for the government gadfly who just can’t get enough consent agendas, hearing orders, and nonbinding resolutions: The Boston City Council...

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Boy took charge to save mother during seizure

Boy took charge to save mother during seizure Vanessa Daniel hugged her son Ethan, who called 911 when she had a stroke. (Yoon S. Byun/ Globe Staff) By Matt Byrne Globe Correspondent / December 27, 2010 It was the night before Thanksgiving and Vanessa...

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Woburn cop, suspect killed in robbery gunfight

Woburn cop, suspect killed in robbery gunfight By O’Ryan Johnson and Ira Kantor  |   Sunday, December 26, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage A Woburn police officer was shot and killed tonight in an...

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Cornell Mills running for District 7 Council seat

BLACKSTONIAN EXCLUSIVE: Cornell Mills has officially entered the race for the District 7 seat vacated after the ouster of Chuck Turner.  Mills, a longtime Bostonian has deep ties with the Roxbury section of Boston. Mills has been hounded by reporters...

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DOING GOOD IN THE HOOD!!! Family in need!!!

BLACKSTONIAN ALERT!!! DOING GOOD IN THE HOOD FAMILY IN NEED Please read the below story which was a letter submitted to a local Boston holiday sweepstakes giveaway from Ayanna, a Mother of 6 who is currently in need. This was sent to me by Darrin Howell. For...

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Cops put on Santa hats Fill Eastie family’s home with spirit

Cops put on Santa hats Fill Eastie family’s home with spirit By Richard Weir  |   Saturday, December 25, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage DO-GOODERS: Boston police officers Carolyn Kennedy, left, and...

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A sour note for charity Some celebrities give while Bono wastes his time with spendy handbags

A sour note for charity Some celebrities give while Bono wastes his time with spendy handbags Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie gave more than $6.4 million in 2008, with an overhead of only 4.5 percent. By Derrick Z. Jackson Globe Columnist / December 25,...

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Writing on inmate’s online wall

Writing on inmate’s online wall By Staff and wire reports  |   Friday, December 24, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage The Department of Correction is investigating whether a 31-year-old inmate incarcerated...

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Blue Christmas for Boston crooks

Blue Christmas for Boston crooks ‘WE ARE A STEP AHEAD OF YOU’: City employee Brooke Woodson, flanked by Mayor Tom Menino and Boston police Commissioner Edward Davis, holds up one of the bass guitars yesterday that were recovered during a sting in Downtown...

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Pre-sentencing hearing set for Dianne Wilkerson

Pre-sentencing hearing set for Dianne Wilkerson By Associated Press  |   Wednesday, December 22, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics BOSTON (-- A federal judge is set to hear more testimony before selecting...

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Boston detective retires amid investigation

Boston detective retires amid investigation By O’Ryan Johnson  |   Wednesday, December 22, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage Lt. Detective Trent Holland, 55, of Brockton Photo by Matt Stone (file) A...

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Ireland takes place atop Mass. Supreme Court

Ireland takes place atop Mass. Supreme Court By Associated Press  |   Sunday, December 19, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics Photo by AP BOSTON - Gov. Deval Patrick has sworn in the first black chief...

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Judge to hear testimony in Dianne Wilkerson case

Judge to hear testimony in Dianne Wilkerson case By Associated Press  |   Sunday, December 19, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics BOSTON — A federal judge is expected to hear more testimony before scheduling...

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Man, 21, dies after shooting in Roxbury

Man, 21, dies after shooting in Roxbury December 17, 2010 Boston Globe FULL STORY HERE http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/12/17/man_21_dies_after_shooting_in_roxbu...

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Son of deceased Roxbury woman speaks on Tobacco case

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Jury adds $81M to award

Jury adds $81M to award By Ira Kantor  |   Friday, December 17, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage A Suffolk Superior Court jury awarded another $81 million in punitive damages yesterday to the estate...

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Lawyer: Killing of Danroy Henry was murder

Lawyer: Killing of Danroy Henry was murder Prosecutor Michael Borelli, left, speaks during a hearing at Mount Pleasant Town Court, Thursday, as attorney Bonita Zelman, second left, and defendants Daniel Parker, left, Joseph Garcia, center left, Joseph...

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Court clerk gets 2 years for soliciting sex

Court clerk gets 2 years for soliciting sex By Associated Press  |   Friday, December 17, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage BOSTON — A former Massachusetts court clerk has been sentenced to two years...

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Chuck Turner to Sue City for ouster

Chuck Turner to sue City for ouster by: Jamarhl Crawford, Blackstonian Chuck Turner has secured the legal counsel of Chester Darling, storied conservative legal champion, who is coming out of retirement to represent Turner in what will now become the...

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Two skulls found in box in Mission Hill

Two skulls found in box in Mission Hill E-mail | Print Posted by Metro Desk December 15, 2010 05:33 PM Bill Brett for The Boston Globe FULL STORY HERE http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/roxbury/2010/12/two_skulls_found_in_box_in_mis_1.html?p1=Loca...

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Menino returns to education fray Backs superintendent, urges broad overhauls

Menino returns to education fray Backs superintendent, urges broad overhauls Mayor Thomas M. Menino sought education overhaul in a speech yesterday, adding that he backed a school closing plan by Superintendent Carol R. Johnson, seen with Menino afterward....

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City Council to Vote on Special Election to replace Turner

City Council to Vote on Special Election to replace Turner by: Jamarhl Crawford, Blackstonian City Council President Michael Ross has filed the motion to set the date for the Special Election to fill the City Council seat of Chuck Turner.  City...

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Teen under arrest in Springfield shooting

Teen under arrest in Springfield shooting By Associated Press  |   Wednesday, December 15, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage SPRINGFIELD - Police say a 34-year-old man is dead and an 18-year-old man...

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EMTs save holiday for needy children

EMTs save holiday for needy children By O’Ryan Johnson  |   Wednesday, December 15, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage SMILES: Kiyanna Wise, 11, above left, and Teveyne Telfer, 13, sing Christmas carols...

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Boston school reform vote slated

Boston school reform vote slated By Associated Press  |   Wednesday, December 15, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage BOSTON -- The Boston School Committee is to vote on plans to plug a projected $63...

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Jury awards $71M in Roxbury woman’s smoking death

Jury awards $71M in Roxbury woman’s smoking death DAMAGES: Marie Evans testifies in 2002 before her death from lung cancer. By Associated Press  |   Wednesday, December 15, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local...

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2nd Annual DRIVE/Boston Family Gift Program

BLACKSTONIAN EXCLUSIVE!!! DOING GOOD IN THE HOOD!!! 2nd Annual DRIVE/Boston Family Gift Program We will be distributing gifts on...DECEMBER 22, 2010 from 5-8PMat Kays’ Oasis1125 Blue Hill Ave Dorchester, MA 021242nd Annual DRIVE /Boston Family...

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The exacting quest for a good school Ambitious students of color seek aid at A Better Chance

The exacting quest for a good school Ambitious students of color seek aid at A Better Chance From left, Symone Gilbert of Providence, Chuko Eyemaro of Taunton, and Marcus Perry filled out applicant interview forms for A Better Chance yesterday at Beaver...

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Ending era of racism

Ending era of racism By Adrian Walker Globe Columnist / December 13, 2010 Frank G. Cousins Jr. freely admits that he has a hard time talking about the entrenched problems involving race and gender in his department. That isn’t an easy admission for...

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Statistics on hate crimes are sparse Communities chart few, if any, bias offenses

Statistics on hate crimes are sparse Communities chart few, if any, bias offenses By Maria Cramer Globe Staff / December 13, 2010 Hundreds of cities and towns in Massachusetts, including some of the state’s most diverse, report few or no hate crimes,...

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For top aide, echoes of governor’s journey

For top aide, echoes of governor’s journey William “Mo’’ Cowan will fill a larger role on Beacon Hill as the governor’s chief of staff. (David L. Ryan/ Globe Staff) FULL STORY HERE http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2010/12/13/for_top_pat...

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Deliberations ongoing in Boston cigarette lawsuit

Deliberations ongoing in Boston cigarette lawsuit By Associated Press  |   Monday, December 13, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage BOSTON - Jurors in a lawsuit by the family of a Massachusetts woman...

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DA: Teen likely fell to death from jet

DA: Teen likely fell to death from jet By Marie Szaniszlo & Joe Dwinell  |   Friday, December 10, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage It appears a 16-year-old North Carolina boy found dead on a...

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Carl Crawford signs with the Boston Red Sox!

Carl Crawford signs with the Boston Red Sox! Free agent outfielder Carl Crawford has reached a 7yr. $142 Million dollar deal with the Boston Red Sox to become the newest addition to the team roster. Blackstonian Editor's Note: Carl Crawford is...

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No bail for 3rd man charged in Mattapan bloodbath

No bail for 3rd man charged in Mattapan bloodbath By Laurel J. Sweet  |   Thursday, December 9, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage Booking photo of Edward Washington Photo by Boston Police A telemarketer...

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The velvet rope of prejudice?

The velvet rope of prejudice? Race relations By G. VALENTINO BALL  |  December 8, 2010 This week, the Attorney General's civil-rights division is investigating whether a Boston club engaged in discrimination when it shut down a private Ivy...

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Punishments don’t always fit the crimes

Punishments don’t always fit the crimes DIFFICULT DECISION: Judge Carol S. Ball deliberates over the sentencing of Latoya Thomas-Dickson yesterday in Suffolk Superior Court. By Peter Gelzinis  |   Wednesday, December 8, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com...

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Always the comforter, now in pain

Always the comforter, now in pain FAMILY TRAGEDY: The Rev. Bruce H. Wall looks at a photo of himself with his son, Bruce A., who is hospitalized after a car accident. By Margery Eagan  |   Wednesday, December 8, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com...

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Boston Globe/NY Times vs. The Blackstonian!!!

ALERT BLACKSTONIAN FAMILY!!! I, Jamarhl Crawford, have been served with a cease and desist letter from the NY Times, owner of the Boston Globe, charging "infringement" in the reposting of Globe articles on this site. WHAT I PLAN ON DOING... The NY...

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Somerville man nabbed in T attack on teens

Somerville man nabbed in T attack on teens Joseph Balistreri By O’Ryan Johnson  |   Sunday, December 5, 2010  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage Transit Police arrested a 36-year-old Somerville man yesterday...

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