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Local Connections

Is Boston the Most Racist City in America?

Gawker and Deadspin writer aims to rank the country's most racist cities—and Boston is at the top of his list.

Business, Local Connections

Foodmaster Prices Cheaper Than Whole Foods Prices

We price tested seven supermarkets in the eight Boston neighborhoods Patch serves. The result? Trader Joe's is cheapest (though you won't find rotisserie chicken there.)

Elections

Romney + Adultery Billboard: Funny? Inappropriate? Both?

Very social networking site uses Romney's image to knock his tax practices and encourage people to have affairs.

Business

Developers Scrap Office Plans to Build More Residential Space

Two of the city's biggest developers recently changed proposals, reducing office space in favor of more residential space. Why that might be good for Boston.

Business

Boston Manufacturing Not What it Used to Be

Boston's manufacturing sector has dropped by nearly half since 2001, but the decline may be over.

Government, Patch's House & Home

Want Solar Cells on Your Property? Solarize Mass can Help

To date, 21 city residents have enlisted in the program. If you're interested, the deadline to sign up is Sep. 30.

News

Unemployment Ticks up in Boston Third Month Running

Boston's unemployment rate tops state rate for second month in a row, but is still 18 percent lower than the national average.

Government

New Development in Your 'Hood? How to Tell the Boston Redevelopment Authority What You Think

How to comment, participate in or find out who is on an impact advisory group.

Police & Fire

CHARTS: More Crime Downtown in 2012 Despite Citywide Drop

Crime is down all over the city this year versus the same period in 2011, but not in Beacon Hill's district.

Government, Business

The Boston Redevelopment Authority: How Does it Work?

Eleven steps major Boston projects have to complete from proposal to final approval.

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