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RIAA webcast, trial delayed

By Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2009

Boston University graduate student Joel Tenenbaum's debut on the World Wide Web's live video stage was delayed Wednesday when a Boston court granted the Recording Industry Association of America a month's stay in their court case against Tenenbaum.

Community continues to stand behind City Councilor Chuck Turner

By Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2009

Though Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner's future in politics hangs in limbo, the causes he has championed will continue their work, local activists said.

MIT hummus recipe contest serves political, palatable purpose

By Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2009

Peanut butter, jalapenos and soy sauce are not typically appealing ingredient combinations, but Massachusetts Institute of Technology students were up for anything as they experimented with creating their own hummus recipes Tuesday night.

Bostonians seek to witness history in the making

By Daily Free Press Admin January 20, 2009

Long before President-elect Barack Obama was declared the winner of the presidential election in November, Beeline Transportation's event coordinator Dwayne Evans was thinking about Inauguration Day.

Bostonians answer the call to community service for MLK Day

By Daily Free Press Admin January 20, 2009

Though Martin Luther King Jr. Day was the occasion for community participation, many volunteers Monday said they found out about the national day of service through Barack Obama's transition team and its website.

Bars say ban is ‘extreme’

By Daily Free Press Admin January 16, 2009

The Boston tobacco ban may not negatively affect hookah and cigar bars for years, but bar employees said they think the Boston Public Health Commission has gone too far.

Head banger

By Daily Free Press Admin January 16, 2009

A woman reported falling off her bike and hitting her head at 580 Commonwealth Ave. at 6:11 a.m. Jan 5. The woman was taken to Boston Medical Center.

BMC receives “Top” honors at financially difficult time

By Daily Free Press Admin January 16, 2009

18 Boston Medical Center doctors were named to the Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. America's Top Doctors list for 2008, but the success comes at a difficult time financially after December's budget cuts.

Rally for peace ends in conflict

By Daily Free Press Admin January 15, 2009

Despite the crowd's cries for peace, the pro-Israel rally in Copley Square Wednesday night was anything but peaceful. Around 1,500 protesters gathered in support of Israel's attack on Gaza, while about 50 pro-Palestine advocates counter-protested. Boston Police Department officers were forced to separate the two groups at the end of the rally as tension escalated.

Councilors convene, discuss BPS and fallen firefighter

By Daily Free Press Admin January 15, 2009

After attending fallen Boston Fire Lieutenant Kevin Kelley's funeral Wednesday, Boston City Councilors addressed the need for revision of out-of-date fire department equipment and crumbling school infrastructure.

Menino proposes wage freeze to avoid “painful layoffs”

By Daily Free Press Admin January 14, 2009

Tough decisions face Boston leadership as a $140 million budget shortfall gapes in 2009, Mayor Thomas Menino said last night.

Faux taxis a “bad ride,” BPD says

By Daily Free Press Admin January 14, 2009

The next time students hail a cab after a late night of partying, the Boston Police Department recommends taking a long look at that car before getting in, or they 'could be in for a bad ride.'

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