City councilors vote to double terms in office

Under the measure, Boston councilors would serve four years. But the mayor and Legislature must give their approval.

A Stop & Shop on Blue Hill Ave. in Roxbury was briefly closed by health inspectors last month.

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Many violations found at grocery stores in Boston

A Globe review of food safety inspection data in Boston found hundreds of violations in stores and neighborhoods of all kinds.

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The Globe reviewed three years of inspection records for 42 stores identified as “full-range grocers.”

Woman who said she fled to protect daughter is convicted

Miranda Drew fled Massachusetts after she said her daughter had accused her ex-husband of sexual abuse.

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The move comes as opposition to the measure, which would impose price caps on some prescription drugs, mounts.

Car, school bus collide in Sudbury, 11 injured

A head-on collision between a school bus and a car in Sudbury left nine high school students and the two drivers injured.

Renaldo Pearson, academic coordinator for Harvard College, took a photo of a plaque unveiled Wednesday at Wadsworth House, where four slaves had lived and worked.

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Harvard unveils plaque in memory of slaves

The gesture is part of the university’s efforts to more forthrightly acknowledge its connections to slavery.

SJC rules ex-officer can collect pension despite conviction

The state’s highest court ruled Edward Bettencourt’s job-related convictions should not cost him his pension.

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Weather system could bring more snow this weekend

Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s this weekend. Yes, you read that correctly.

This Stoneham artist draws a Golden Girl every day

In 2013, Mike Denison set the task of doing a portrait of Bea Arthur once a day for a year. Three years later, he’s still going.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 06: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO's Convention on April 6, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Democratic Primary is scheduled for April 26, 2016. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

JOAN VENNOCHI

Why is the FBI so slow on Clinton e-mail probe?

If FBI Director James Comey feels no deadline pressure to wrap up the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email server, he should.

Lydia Edwards.

Yvonne Abraham

Special election could add diversity to state Senate

Among the seven hopefuls for the First Suffolk and Middlesex state Senate seat are not one, but two, super impressive women of color.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) commits a pass interference penalty on Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Patriots have good reasons to ‘load up’ for 2016

Bill Belichick has been busy in player acquisition this offseason, and we can understand why.

Kesha performed at the 2015 Delete Blood Cancer Gala in New York in 2015.

N.Y. judge nixes Kesha’s abuse claims against Dr. Luke

The judge said ‘‘every rape is not a gender-motivated hate crime.’’

Amy Schumer (left) and Kerry Washington.

Fashion media tries to embrace diversity, and fails

Fashion magazines came under fire Tuesday for imposing restrictive labels and beauty standards on some of Hollywood’s celebrities.

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An overhaul is on the way for the $25 trillion retirement industry

The Labor Department has finalized new rules to make companies and financial advisers more accountable.

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Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said the high prices help support the team’s payroll and work at Fenway Park.

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America’s Test Kitchen’s Chris Kimball set to launch a new media venture

Kimball, who departed America’s Test Kitchen in a contract dispute, hasn’t provided many details about his new company.

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Reddit — long the Internet’s playground for pseudonymous, no-rules forum discussion — is trying to grow up.

Opinion & Ideas

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/04/06/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/vennochi-1681.jpg Why is the FBI so slow on Clinton e-mail probe?

If FBI Director James Comey feels no deadline pressure to wrap up the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email server, he should.

Ground Game

Ground Game

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Despite defeats in the Badger State, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could stand to recover in the next round of contests.

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

2016 World Figure Skating Championships

Boston hosted the prestigious World Figure Skating Championships for the first time, bringing the top skaters from around the world to TD Garden.

Globe investigations

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Geoghan[1].jpg Key reports from Globe’s Spotlight team on clergy sex abuse

The Boston Globe’s 2001-2002 investigation into sexual abuses by clergy in the Catholic Church resulted in more than 600 stories.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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“Spotlight” is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

BetaBoston

scott kirsner | innovation economy

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/31/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/kirsner_new-5907.jpg Making movies the ‘Moneyball’ way

The Boston office of Legendary Entertainment crunches “big data” to help the film studio make key decisions, from casting to marketing.

Design New England

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In the latest issue of Design New England, a one-of-a-kind design combines aesthetics and functionality for harmonious living.