Fresh off of his dinner with President Barack Obama, and both of their wives, Governor Deval Patrick is focused on Hurricane Irene. We assume Patrick got us some post-Irene FEMA aid. Governor Patrick activated 500 National Guard soldiers as Hurricane Irene approaches, and has a news conference scheduled for 1:15 p.m. today to discussing that and other preparations for the storm.
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Mayor Tom Menino announced today that a statue to honor Boston Celtics center Bill Russell will be built at City Hall Plaza. The final design, slated to be revealed in the spring of 2012, will come from one of three artists, Fern Cunningham, Ann Hirsch, and Antonio Tobias Mendez.
President Barack Obama returns to Massachusetts today to get more money for the 2012 election because Bay Staters are quite generous to Democrats. Big surprise, right?
Bill Russell and Ray Allen will join President Barack Obama on Tuesday at the Cyclorama in the South End for a fundraiser. A computer virus caused a security breach on the computers at the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development on April 20. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Boston has found the newest "dangerous" thing to focus on: the Segway. Federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena to Boston College for interviews held with members of the IRA. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Massachusetts families joined Bay State firefighters in visiting Ground Zero as President Barack Obama honored victims of 9/11 days after the death of Osama bin Laden.
Months after President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to Bill Russell and suggested he deserved a statue, Boston is giving him one.
President Barack Obama decided not to release photos of a clearly dead Osama bin Laden, according to Fox News Channel.
President Barack Obama will take a victory lap on Thursday with what should be an emotional visit to Ground Zero.
Wednesday's heavy rains left 5-6 inches of rain in Falmouth, and caused flooding in town. President Barack Obama proposed cutting the debt by $4 trillion over 12 years without supporting Republican budget cuts that he said hurt "the poor and the elderly." Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
After two teens from Melrose overdosed on an over-the-counter cold medicine, city store agreed to move such tablets behind the counter. Prosecutors are investigating a new allegation of sexual abuse at Camp Good News in Sandwich where Senator Scott Brown says he was abused as a child. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Sarah Palin is lurking behind what appears to be President Barack Obama. It's not clear. But, the ears provide a clue.
With President Barack Obama slated to visit Boston on March 8 for a Democratic fundraiser, the time seemed right for Governor Deval Patrick to raise his national poltical profile. He did just that by confirming plans to start a federal political action committee in order to raise money to travel around the country and campaign for President Obama in the 2012 election.
>Massachusetts' Senators parted wayswas defeated by a 51-47 party-line vote. The House voted to repeal it in January. A judge ruled it unconstitutional on Monday.
Civil unrest in the streets of Egypt's major cities is causing concern among approximately 4,000 Bostonians from Egypt. Egypt blocked the Internet, specifically Facebook and Twitter, from citizens.
President Barack Obama made good on one of his 2008 campaign promises today by signing the the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy." The Senate voted to repeal it on Saturday, paving the way for the end of the 17-year old policy that forced the discharge of 14,000 soldiers.
Questions to ponder tonight as you ready your turkey: Who needs to buy an iPod in the subway? Can your dog beat up a fox? Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Bostonist likes to tell the world what our thinking is on things. We also appreciate directness. Don't BS us.
The smallest state in the country made big news today involving President Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama is coming to Massachusetts on Saturday, October 16 for another vacation to campaign for Governor Deval Patrick as he faces a tough reelection race. The president may also attend a fundraiser for Patrick that day. No specific details were released. [Globe]
President Barack Obama's aunt Zeituni Onyango of Kenya addressed the issues surroundng her former status as America's most famous illegal immigrant. She was granted asylum in May and still lives in South Boston public housing.
President Barack Obama's speech regarding the "end" of combat operations in Iraq seemed as apolitical as it could have been, and it still wasn't good enough for Republicans. He thanked the troops and promised to support them at home, he graciously mentioned President Bush, and expressed his desire to focus on domestic issues.
Despite polls that show up to 24% of voters think President Barack Obama is a Muslim, he is not a Muslim. So what if he was? Really, people.
- Don't plan on a relaxing commute home today if you drive on I-93 in Medford. Potholes. As they say, seek alternate routes. [Boston Globe]
- Today's planned aerial spraying for EEE has has been postponed due to weather conditions. A decision to try again will be made on Thursday. [WBZ]
We think he is somewhere in Washington, D.C. Or, he was. No one is going to tell us where he is. Gov. Deval Patrick visited the D.C. area Tuesday to pay an 11 a.m. visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he met with wounded soldiers. After that, Patrick had no publicly scheduled events, and his staff is not saying anything. The Governor's Communications Director Kyle Sullivan said his schedule will be updated on Wednesday in response to an Associated Press inquiry Tuesday evening. He reportedly wasn't meeting with President Barack Obama, doing any campaign fundraisers, or dealing with any health issues. [Boston Globe]
If Senator Scott Brown actually plays President Barack Obama in basketball, will he wear the pink leather shorts? Brown said he'd "get shot" if he wore those shorts now. We want to know if his shot is affected by his shorts.
- Five-year old Jonathan Escobar was found about one hour after he was declared missng from the Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville. [WCVB]
- Representative Patrick Kennedy isn't running for re-election. Basically, Kennedy said his father's death changed his priorities. Bostonist wishes Kennedy well. [Boston Globe]
- As Governor, Tim Cahill says he will propose significant layoffs and across-the-board tax cuts. [Boston Herald]
- Punxsutawney Phil, aka the rodent to Bostonist, says winter isn't over yet. [Washington Post]
- Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates both told Congress they support President Obama's decision to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gays from serving openly in the military. [FoxNews.com]
- President Barack Obama visited Nashua (N.H.) High School North on Tuesday to promote a $30 billion plan to get banks to loan to small businesses. [WBZ]