Zara Anishanslin joins us to uncover the hidden world of artists, artisans, and makers who painted, stitched, and crafted the Revolution into being.| Ben Franklin's World
LOVE IN UNEXPECTED PLACES Two women, from quite different backgrounds, meet in Boston in 1968, a time and a place where ancient grudges and present-day conflicts seem sure to keep them apart. And yet, their very differences bring them together. Adriana Alvarez (Jo) and Tara Forseth (Mary) convincingly portray a transformation from friendly kindness to… The post Theater Review: MOTHER MARY (Boston Playwrights’ Theatre) appeared first on Stage and Cinema.| Stage and Cinema
A LOVELY SURPRISE The focus of the first program in the 28th season of Rob Kapilow’s “What Makes It Great,” was Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, known as “Jack-in-the Box.” With his signature wit and energy, celebrity conductor and music educator Rob Kapilow entertained and educated about this particular string quartet and… The post Concert Review: THE GENIUS OF HAYDN (“What Makes It Great” with Rob Kapilow at Jordan Hall) appeared first on Stage and Cinema.| Stage and Cinema
Having the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series is causing a large spike in demand for Toronto hotels. Air Canada launches new flights from Billy Bishop/Toronto Island Airport, including direct flights to New York City/La Guardia. And San Francisco opens a new “Martini Trail.” BLUE JAYS SPARK TORONTO TRAVEL SPIKE As the Toronto Blue Jays gear up for their long-awaited World Series return tomorrow (Fri, Oct 24), Toronto is seeing the impact not just on the field, but in travel demand as...| Jim Byers Travel
The MBTA alone reported more than 600 assaults last year, including 33 assaults with weapons, 72 physical assaults and batteries, and 38 assaults and batteries with bodily fluids, Rep. Michael Day said as he introduced the bill that emerged from the Judiciary Committee he chairs.| CommonWealth Beacon
"A walk to school or the corner store should not feel like a life-or-death decision." The post Guest Column: It’s Time to Make Hyde Park Ave. Safe for Everyone appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
SailTime Learn to Sail in Boston, MA Learn to Sail in Boston, MA: Your First Step with SailTime and First Reef Sailing School If you’ve always dreamed of feeling the breeze as you glide across Boston Harbor, there’s no better place to learn to sail than with SailTime Boston and our partner, First Reef Sailing School. Whether you’re a beginner eager to […] The post Learn to Sail in Boston, MA appeared first on SailTime.| SailTime
Boston, MA – September 16, 2024 – SailTime Boston is proud to announce the celebration of its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of providing exceptional| SailTime
(WASHINGTON) – Teamsters have won their nationwide strike against Republic Services after members of Local 728 in Cumming, Ga., voted to ratify a record-setting contract with the multibillion-dollar waste giant. “Republic’s greed and arrogance were no match for Teamsters’ strength and solidarity,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “The company tried to drag out this strike, torment our members, and disrupt communities. But our members never blinked. They stood ta...| International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Among other adjustments, Boston would see one-fifth of seats reserved for the highest-scoring students citywide, regardless of family income level| HorizonMass
Thanks to these Northeast gaming resorts, you don’t have to hop on a plane to get a taste of Vegas.| Forbes Travel Guide Stories
Midwest Mahjar, 78 RPM, Arab American, Music, Syrian, Lebanese, Arabic, Lebanese American, Records, Phonograph, Richard M. Breaux| syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com
The Boston Local Food Festival took over the Rose Kennedy Greenway Sept. 14 with a vibrant mix of flavors, cultures and community spirit. Described by attendees as “delicious,” “heartwarming” and “culturally diverse,” the festival brought together local vendors, passionate foodies and first-time explorers for a day that felt equal parts farmers market and cultural exchange.| The Huntington News
Al summit il Cardinale Arcivescovo di Chicago ribadisce la necessità di organismi intermedi responsabili tra Papa e pastori, in cui| Rete L'ABUSO
If you have a law on the books that is not enforced, it encourages more people to break that law.| Stu Bykofsky
The grant cancellation is part of a nationwide wave of funding cuts for projects that the Trump administration opposes.| mass.streetsblog.org
September is flying – with beautiful sunsets, fun book events (above), park yoga classes and allllll the things. (And some really heavy headlines.) Between all that, here’s what I have been reading: The Library of Unruly Treasures, Jeanne BirdsallI love Birdsall’s Penderwicks series (I reread them this summer). This new standalone book follows Gwen, sent […]| cakes, tea and dreams
Discover delicious dining, world-class museums and exclusive experiences in Boston's top neighborhoods.| Forbes Travel Guide Stories
Boston voters will narrow the field of candidates for mayor in a municipal primary that pits incumbent Michelle Wu against Josh Kraft, son of billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.| AP News
Columnist Colin McEnroe theorizes that President Trump is promoting pretty architecture so his empire looks good when it collapses.| CT Insider
“We're a Who tribute band,” Pete Townshend told me during a phone interview from England just before The Who’s farewell tour of North America began. Ok,| Rock and Roll Globe
Sell the season with Collette’s 7-day New England Holiday tour, featuring iconic regional experiences for festive-minded travelers.| Recommend
With a nationwide driver shortage, now is the best time to boost your income as a CDL driver. Learn how Boston drivers can earn more, upskill, and future-proof their careers.| DPV transportation
I had a more substantive post planned for this week but I took a little detour and so here I am with menus. I started to write about my experience as a tour guide at the Phillips House of Historic New England, as I’m in my second year and I thought it was time for some reflection. …| streetsofsalem
Where to stay in Boston with kids, including hotels near Faneuil Hall and Fenway Park, as well as hotels in the suburbs and Cape Cod.| Family Travel Magazine
A DCR spokesperson said that the parkways, several of which were originally designed by the Olmsted brothers to be scenic links in a regional parks system, "no longer served a park purpose."| mass.streetsblog.org
The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Launches a Speaker Series Dedicated to Planning Equity A partnership with Northeastern University, “Inspiring Design: Creating Beautiful, Just, and Resilient Places in America” draws on the award organization’s national network. On Inauguration Day, … Continued| Rudy Bruner Award
Toast Massachusetts’ capital city from new heights at these amazing alfresco spots.| Forbes Travel Guide Stories
The Mayflower came to America 400 years ago. The Mayflower brought pilgrims of a different kind – about 100 people who were committed to living lives of industry and independent thinking. They were mostly Puritans. That made them very different than the rugged pilgrims of Jamestown, a group that had…| My Merry Christmas
The organizations will collaborate to provide industry expertise and resources for program participants while strengthening the startup ecosystem Boston, Mass. and Houston, Texas, May 22, 2025 — Greentown Labs, the […] The post Greentown Labs and MassChallenge Form Strategic Partnership to Support Early-Stage Climate Entrepreneurs appeared first on Greentown Labs.| Greentown Labs
Article Summary Quantum computing company Infleqtion will open an office in Illinois and build a quantum computer on Chicago’s South| Capitol News Illinois
It's back to the drawing board, all over again.| mass.streetsblog.org
Major General William Heath General William Heath was an excellent administrator. Versed in military training from his militia leadership role during the French and Indian War, he was loyal, hardwo…| Revolutionary War Journal
Ai Li Sung arrived at the Port of Seattle as a Section Six nonquota student in September 1937. She was born on 13 April 1919 in Shanghai, China. After graduating from St. Mary’s Hall, an Episcopali…| Chinese Exclusion Act Case Files
How Boston's Little Syria and it's Music Scene Gave Birth to | Midwest Mahjar: The Recorded Sounds of the Arabic-Speaking Diaspora in the Un...
A whirlwind weekend in Boston was such a great experience! The food, the history, Martha’s Vineyard.| Side Hustle Wino
North of Boston Beverly, Off Cabot Comedy Lynn, Stand Up Stick Up, 25 Exchange St, Lynn (in the vault theater, former bank) North Andover, Wicked Funny China Blossom Peabody, Comedy at Toscana Forno Salem, Comedy at Longboards Restaurant and Comedy Room Saugus. Giggles, Prince Restaurant, Route 1 Kowloon Komedy, Route 1 Cambridge and Somerville Somerville, […]| Distilled Sunshine
Looking for someplace fun and out of the ordinary to hang out at with friends or with a date? How about visiting one of the board game cafes or videogame/arcade bars! Beverly, MA – The Castle Boston – Tavern of Tales, Board Game Cafe & Bar, 1478 Tremont St, Mission Hill Boston – Versus, 42 […]| Distilled Sunshine
Once Upon A Time, Americans attempted to end the consumption of alcohol in America. Their movement started in the 19th century, aiming to heal what they saw as an ill society beset by alcohol-related problems. The Eighteenth Amendment was enacted in 1919 to achieve this goal. The laws for this, the Volstead Act, banned most […]| Distilled Sunshine
Boston's digital equity survey uncovered several concerns harbored by residents, including the cost of their internet service.| StateScoop
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Archives is highlighting key events in our nation’s journey to independence. This edition explores the first battles of the American Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord. Today’s post comes from Tracy Baker, an intern in the National Archives Office of the Executive Secretariat. … Continue reading Lexington and Concord: 22 Hours and a Shot Heard Around the World| Pieces of History
The Boston Rum Social Club, in collaboration with top rum brands, bars, and restaurants, is thrilled to announce the third annual Boston Rum Week. Running from Sept. 14-21, this week-long event fea…| Distilled Sunshine
In 2024, Boston had the fourth highest congestion rate in the United States with each driver spending approximately seventy nine hours in traffic. On average, this cost each driver $1,414 and the city $2.7 billion in total. Beyond the nuisance and cost of sitting in traffic, congestion causes numerous health issues. The longer people commute […]| Northeastern University Political Review
This post is the second in a new Muster series that will highlight innovative ways that classroom instructors have approached teaching the Civil War era. Today’s post is written by Professor Ian Delahanty and offers a creative approach for introducing students to Civil War-era history through a place-based learning experience in Boston For most … Read More Read More| The Journal of the Civil War Era
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday said they were still hoping to persuade Hasbro Inc. not to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket to Massachusetts. First reported by the Boston Business Journal citing unnamed real estate sources, the toymaker is now considering commercial space in Boston’s Seaport District. Olivia DaRocha, a spokesperson for Gov. […]| Providence Business News
The most densely populated square kilometre in the United States is on the Upper East Side in New York City. This is not a surprise, so in this long and slightly messy post I'll say a bit more about my attempts to calculate exactly where it is and how many people live there, using US Census 2020 data and a similar method to my previous post on the most densely populated square km of the United Kingdom. I also attempt to find the most densely populated square kilometre in each state. If you're...| Stats, Maps n Pix
See the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty and a SoCal sunset. Here are the Top US Destinations For Families.| Carful of Kids Travel
The updated United States Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) charts a path to net zero, with targets that rely on cities' leadership.| C40 Cities
C40's highlights from the 2024 Climate Week in New York City| C40 Cities
Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future, mayors are urging Heads of State to step up action and leave fossil fuels behind.| C40 Cities
By Vanessa Bartlett| Working Mass
Across the country the restaurant industry has been turned upside down with new restrictions and laws as states respond to the rapid development of the Coronavirus. Among restaurants, those that fo…| Big Picture Vegan
If you want a family vacation with some learning, some history, some sport and a lot of fun, visit Boston, Massachusetts using this guide.| Spot of Tea Designs
Boston, like its West End, is no stranger to marked population changes. Recent studies have predicted further transformations for Boston’s and Massachusetts’ populations that could have meaningful economic and political impacts. Such changes, current and future, are influenced by various interrelated factors: immigration patterns, cost of living, major disruptors, anchor institutions, and global population growth rate.| The West End Museum – Boston's Neighborhood Museum
From a 2009 article in The Boston Globe‘s online paper, boston.com: Boston, Kyoto Celebrate 50-year Bond (excerpt) “For Boston, it’s the mother of all sister-city relationships. This week, Boston and Kyoto are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Boston’s first formal partnership with a foreign city. A week-long flurry of public events included yesterday’s Japan Night [&hellip| LetsJapan
Since its dedication in 1831, Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts has welcomed visitors to its many thresholds. It has most principally separated the living from the dead, as the country’s first cemetery. Americans beforehand had buried their dead in church graveyards and municipal burial grounds located within city limits. Such plots became overly expensive, […]| The History Bandits
Boston's new initiatives unearth LGBTQ+ herstory, echoing the efforts of the Lesbian Herstory Archives to preserve and celebrate queer histories.| EveryQueer
In this episode, your intrepid cohosts learn why they need to get literate. “Bible literate,” to be exact. According to author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin, Bible literacy is a vital tool when it comes to apologetics—and “Bible literacy” is not the same thing as “biblical literacy.” Biblical literacy means knowing about the Bible. Bible […] The post Jen Wilkin: How Bible Literacy Equips the Church to Defend the Faith appeared first on Timothy Paul Jones.| Timothy Paul Jones
Massachusetts legislators are considering a bill to enact a first-in-the-nation ban on competitive suppliers selling electricity. Gov. Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all support the bill. But some say the third-party electric supply industry just needs more regulation.| www.wbur.org
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Planning a weekend in Boston? Then you’ve come to the right place. Boston is a vibrant city with the perfect mix of charming neighborhoods, fun activities, and| World by Weekend
A description of the sounds of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. “Witnesses reported, variously, that as it collapsed, they felt the ground shake and heard a roar, a long rumble …| Word Object
Last week, I ran to the grocery store after work and then walked down the block with Madeleine, my coworker and friend. We’d both found ourselves with a rare free night, and decided to toast …| cakes, tea and dreams
If you are wondering how to get to Nantucket from Boston, you've got options, whether you want to take public transportation or drive.| Yes Massachusetts
Announcing our beta launch and funding round.| Open Seas with Tettra
