Author: Peter Shanley

Beth Israel treating bombing victims

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) treated 24 patients from yesterday’s Boston Marathon bombing, according to spokesperson Jerry Berger. Nine of those patients had been released by this morning. The hospital was in lockdown. But, Berger said, the hospital was…

Zakim announces City Council bid

Josh Zakim, a Northeastern University School of Law graduate, announced today that he is running for the District 8 City Council seat, which covers Mission Hill. Mike Ross, who currently holds the seat, entered the mayor’s race yesterday. “I love…

Chang-Díaz won’t run for mayor

Local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz will not run for mayor, according to spokesperson Katherine Adam. Mayor Thomas Menino announced last week he would not seek reelection. Chang-Díaz had previously told the Gazette she was considering becoming a candidate.

U.S. Senate primary is April 30

Three Republicans and two Democrats are set to fight it out April 30 for their respective party’s nomination in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by John Kerry. Former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan; Gabriel Gomez, a…