News and media are becoming a major part of all of our lives. We pick up a daily newspaper to read on the way to work or have one sitting on the doorstep when we get home. You might come home from your job doing electronic manufacturing and sit in front of the evening news. Or, of course, there are all of the news stories that are now available to us through the internet. You can find out about the latest news stories affecting those in Boston or around the world minutes after they happen. Here are some sources for getting your fix of local, national and global news in Boston.

There are three main daily newspapers in circulation around the city. The Boston Globe has the largest distribution and can provide you with news on everything from sports to cars to travel. If you're looking for timeshares on condo rentals in Puerto Vallarta or a new desk for your study they also have an extensive classified section within the paper and available online. The Boston Herald is the next largest paper and contains everything from box office grosses to the latest news coming out of Washington.

The Boston Metro is the last of the daily newspapers and is free for all readers. You can usually pick it up need major transportation outlets throughout the city and provides stories on all of the major events throughout the city and the world. You will not get the detailed accounts that you would in the Globe or Herald but this is an easy way to stay informed about major issues. If you're ready the paper while commuting to your job doing robotic packaging this might be the best choice for you.

The Boston Channel is an online site devoted to the latest in Boston news. It is connected to the ABC broadcasting network and WCVB News 5. Here you can get the latest weather reports or check out the community events calendar for the upcoming week. And if you're not lucky enough to be running the best home based business you can check traffic reports before starting your commute to the office. WHDH 7 News is another choice for the evening news and online information. It is provided through NBC.

Boston.com is another great online source for those seeking information about the city and what is happening. This site is owned and operated by the Boston Globe and allows you to find more in depth stories about any topics you are interested in. You could find out more about a robbery of gold bullion bars or just look new food articles. Everything you're looking for in regards to the great city of Boston is just a click away.