Massachusetts already has a state polka (“Say Hello to Someone from Massachusetts,” anybody?) and a state glee club song among its eight anthems, but the state that produced The Pixies, Aerosmith and The Cars is missing its own rock song. But that could change soon. Rep. Martin Walsh (D-Dorchester) filed legislation last week to […]
What’s Your Pick for the Official State Rock Song?
With paeans to Massachusetts, Route 128, the Mass Pike and even Stop n’ Shop, The Modern Lovers’ “Roadrunner” is a thoroughly local song. But should it be the state’s official rock song? Some state legislators think so. Aside from the song’s lyrical caress of the state and its eccentric geographic locales, the band has […]
Things to Know in the South End Today, Feb. 20: Crash Course in Tango
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting increasing clouds, with a high near 38 degrees and wind gusts up to 30 mph. 2. Learn to Tango: Step into the new MOVIMIENTO (450 Harrison Ave.) for a crash course on authentic Argentine Tango tonight at either 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. No dance experience is required. You’ll learn the […]
Fight at Pine Street Inn Home Leads to Arrests
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate convictions. Police arrested two men on Monday for allegedly starting a fistfight inside a Pine Street in rooming house. Officers responded to a report of a fight in an apartment inside 1740 Washington Street. As officers were en […]
New Community Fitness Center Opens in Blackstone Square
Boston University has completely transformed the Blackstone Community Center’s 2,000-square foot fitness center into a state-of-the-art fitness facility with treadmills, bikes, free weights and squat racks. The new Boston University Fitness and Wellness Center is part of a new public health initative with Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Boston Centers for Youth & Family (BCYF) to […]
Ulin v. Polansky (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-028-13)
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MBTA Rider Pens ‘Etiquette Handbook,’ a Guide to Riding the MBTA
Do you know how to prioritize which seat you should pick on a packed commuter rail train? Do you have any idea which door do you should take to exit an MBTA bus? How about casual conversation, how much is too much? One local transit rider has dissected life on the MBTA and written […]
Things to Know in the South End Today: Menino Dedicates BU Fitness Center at Blackstone Community Center
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a partly cloudy day with a high of 47 degrees. It’s too early to be spring, but after last weekend, we’ll take it. 2. BU Fitness Center Dedication: Mayor Menino will be in the neighborhood today to dedicate the BU Fitness Center at Boston Centers for Youth […]
Sen. Warren Stops by South End
Senator Elizabeth Warren visited the South End yesterday, primarily to meet with leaders in the medical research field in Boston. The neighborhood visit included Mayor Thomas Menino and leaders of area hospitals and research universities who spoke to the senator about the importance of national funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) research […]
Anti-Bullying, ‘Growing Up Gay’ Themed-Play Re-Opening at BCA
Bullied, ridiculed, misunderstood and gay. That was the life of Cumberland, Rhode Island high school student Aaron Fricke. The year is 1980 and as an openly gay high school student, Aaron is subjected daily to violence and rejection–leaving him feeling dejected and with thoughts of suicide. Rising from his despair, Aaron strikes back by suing […]