Faith building

Residents in Belmont want to block a $27 million Mormon temple from being constructed. Their case could affect every church and school in the state.
by Jason Gay

Commercial culture

The best television ads are smart, quirky, and even moving. They're a lot like art, if art's main job is to sell you ketchup.
by Stephen Heuser

Scenes from a maul

Blood and squalor at Spooky World, the best little horror house in New England
by Carly Carioli

Plus: a spooky bankruptcy

Third time's no charm

Peter Torkildsen's rematch with Representative John Tierney was supposed to put state Republicans back in business. So far, it's not working out that way.
Politics by Dan Kennedy

c o l u m n s

Editorial
Plymouth justice A settlement on Plymouth's Thanksgiving protests. Plus, updates on two other Phoenix causes.

City Hall	by Yvonne Abraham
Spotlight How can we miss Passafaro if he won't go away? Plus, is any publicity good publicity for city councilors?

Talking Politics	by Michael Crowley
Hidden treasure Republican Bob Maginn could be a winning candidate for treasurer, if only he were willing to part with more of his money. Plus, the governor's race gets ugly.

Loosely Speaking	by Nancy Gaines
A house divided still stands Plus, rat pack redux

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