The Massachusetts economy has been getting a lot of attention on the presidential campaign trail. During a recent Republican debate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry leveled this charge: Gov. Romney worked in the private sector and he did a great job. But when he moved that experience to government, he had one of the lowest job creation […]

Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will deliver Northeastern University’€™s 110th commencement address in the spring, school leaders announced last night.

Northeastern University students decorated gingerbread houses on Thursday, Dec. 8, as part of the 11th annual Northeastern Gingerbread Construction Contest, which also supports local charities.

Employment growth in Massachusetts will largely stagnate over the next 18 months, sharply slowing the state’s recovery from a recession, state revenue officials projected yesterday.

In May 2010, a 30-year-old Pakistani-American drove his Nissan Pathfinder into one of the most scrutinized urban spaces on the planet and parked along the curb.

Millions of children are lacing up sneakers and skates, donning swimsuits and grabbing rackets to join the ranks of youth sports teams and leagues across the country, often with minimal parental supervision.

Globe reporters and photographers are in Dewey Square where police are clearing out the Occupy Boston encampment that started in September and removing protesters.