Central Square News

The City of Boston announced Wednesday that it has begun a pilot program to put locally caught, day-boat fish at city farmers markets.

Beantown Taqueria isn't winning any fans with its name, but the house-made corn tortillas and convenient late hours at the Central Square newcomer are keeping hounds coming back for more.

Boston's social scene is so stratified that it has given rise to what social activist and man-about-town George "Chip'' Greenidge calls "nightclub apartheid.'' The city prides itself on being open and collaborative - a haven for the 21-to-34 year-old demographic.

Forest City, which is no stranger to friction with urban residents after its Atlantic Yards development in Brooklyn, N.Y., is getting some pushback in Boston.

The federal government is planning to release small amounts of dead bacteria in subway stations here and in Somerville beginning this summer to test sensors designed to detect biological agents unleashed in terrorist attacks.

BOSTON, Mass. - The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has partnered with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to test a system of newly developed biological detection sensors at MBTA stations in Cambridge and Somerville this summer.

With gas prices rising, food prices tend to follow.A We strive to choose healthy items and cook at home for our children, but many times people are surprised at the cost of a healthy diet for their family.A Check out these 9 cost-saving nutrition tips to help you maximize your grocery budget! Sit down with the grocery circulars on a day when you ... (more)