Yancey, police at odds over police deployment
District Four City Councnillor Charles Yancey says that districts with a higher percentage of violent crime should see higher levels of cops on the streets.

Reporter Exclusive: 'I was nearly shot on Sunday'
A first-person account of a shooting in Bowdoin-Geneva this weekend.

Signing of anti-crime bill pleases activists
Local activists are pleased that a long-awaited bill aimed at fighting crime and protecting witnesses finally has the governor's signature.

Rx for Life: Be a good sport
A new book by Savin Hill's Steve Durant examines the life-long lessons that can be learned through youth sports.

ALSO: 'A Wicked Howl' looks back on growing up in Fields Corner.

YouthBuild Boston builds homes, jobs in the neighborhood
A Dudley Street-based program gives teens on-the-job training in the building trades, while having them construct affordable housing.

St. Ann's priest travels to Rome for O'Malley's elevation
Father Thomas Foley of St. Ann's was in Rome last week to witness the elevation ceremony of Boston Archbishop Sean O'Malley.

Dot-based program helps mentally ill transition to work
From an office on Neponset Ave., Transitions of Boston helps the mentally ill gain independence and confidence through job training and placements.

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