Massachusetts is one of 11 states in which 17-year-olds are automatically tried as adults. South End Patch News
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Should the BRA Separate? City Council Candidates Weigh In
By: Becca Manning How would you change the Boston Redevelopment Authority? Candidates for Boston City Council were asked that question at last week's
Should the State Minimum Wage Be Increased?
A packed hearing on Beacon Hill Tuesday dealt with the issue of possibly raising the mimimum wage for commonwealth workers, according to an Associated Press report posted on WBUR.com. While those…
Things You Should Leave Off Your Resume
Provided by AOLJobs.com. By Leslie Anglesey for Brazen Life Your resume may only be a single page, but it’s a potential minefield when it comes to your career. On one hand, you…
Should Massachusetts Prosecute 17-Year-Olds as Adults?
Massachusetts is currently one of only 11 states that tries 17-year-olds as adults. A bill passed this week by the state’s House of Representatives would make these teenagers juvenile defenders, according to…
Should Boston’s First Responders Get a Duck Boat Parade?
Boston’s run the gamut of emotions this week, from terror to sadness to perseverance and, finally, joy. Throughout the entire topsy turvy week, however, everyone said the same thing: Boston’s first responders did…
Should 17-Year-Olds be Tried as Juveniles or Adults?
At what age should teenagers be tried as adults when charged with a crime? In Massachusetts, it’s anyone 17-years-old or older, but two bills currently on Beacon Hill seek to change…
Should Scott Brown Run for Senate in NH?
Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) dropped a bombshell on Thursday night when he told reporters following a speech in Nashua that he wouldn’t rule out a run for Senate in New Hampshire….
Vision for Vacancy: What Should Replace Sibling Rivalry?
The long time restaurant veteran of 525 Tremont Street, Sibling Rivalry, has closed its doors after nine years in business. The restaurant served a blend of new American food with a “dueling…
Should Boston College Punish Students for Handing Out Condoms on Campus?
Some Boston College students are in hot water with the university this week. The Jesuit school sent the students letters threatening them with disciplinary action for handing out condoms on campus….