FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Soon Bostonians will have a more convenient dining option with the opening of a second Tossed® eatery, proclaiming "Fresh Food Fast" in the Financial District. "Guests at the Prudential Center love our array of diverse menu choices," said Brain Hanseth the new owner and Area Developer. Tossed is known for design your own garden fresh salads, but is Continue reading >>>

Thomas H. O'Connor, author, Boston College's historian and retired professor of history, died at his Milton home on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 89. Mr. O'Connor's books included "Boston Catholics," "Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish." A South Boston native and graduate iof Boston Latin High School, he served in the Army in India in World War II before returning to Boston. He joined the Boston College faculty in 1950, after graduating from Boston College in 1949. From 1962 to 1970, he served as chairman of the history department. His fields of interest included mid-19th-century Continue reading >>>

O'Connor suffered a fatal heart attack at his Milton home on Sunday, school officials said Monday.He spent more than 50 years as a staff member of Boston College. Before being appointed the school's historian in 1999, O'Connor served as the chairman of the History Department from 1962 to 1970 and as a professor.He penned numerous books and op-ed articles for the Boston Globe. A South Boston native, O'Connor explored his hometown in books including "Boston Catholics," `'Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish."O'Connor also specialized in mid-19th century American history and the Civil War, Continue reading >>>

BOSTON (AP) -- Thomas O'Connor, a Boston College historian and professor emeritus known for his work on the history of Boston, has died. School officials said Monday afternoon that O'Connor suffered a fatal heart attack in his Milton home on Sunday. He was 89. A South Boston native, O'Connor explored his hometown in books including "Boston Catholics," "Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish." O'Connor also specialized in mid-nineteenth century American history and the Civil War, and regularly taught graduate colloquia and research seminar courses at the Chestnut Hill college. He served Continue reading >>>

Thomas H. O'Connor, author, Boston College's historian and retired professor of history, died at his Milton home on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 89. Mr. O'Connor's books included "Boston Catholics," "Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish." A South Boston native and graduate iof Boston Latin High School, he served in the Army in India in World War II before returning to Boston. He joined the Boston College faculty in 1950, after graduating from Boston College in 1949. From 1962 to 1970, he served as chairman of the history department. His fields of interest included mid-19th-century Continue reading >>>

Tweet Deliciously talented Bostonian Marissa Nadler has premiered her new track ‘Apostle’ listen to it in all it’s haunting glory below. It’s taken from upcoming second album ‘The Sister’ which I for one am rather looking forward too after her marvellous self titled record last year.   Marissa Nadler has released five full-length albums, including Ballads of Living and Dying (2004, Eclipse), The Saga of Mayflower May (2005, Eclipse), Songs III: Bird on the Water (2007, Peacefrog, Kemado), Little Hells (2009, Kemado), and Marissa Nadler (2011, Box of Continue reading >>>

Bostonian designer, Daniel Hernández, to be featured at fame and fashion premiere by Just Off The 7th in NYC. Welcome to the New York City! Here you can find the culture they call “couture,” and expect to see Carrie Bradshaw running around 7th and Broadway, in a pair of Manolo Blahniks - wait, that’s “Sex and The City.” The perception of fashion, presented by film, has transcended over generations creating styles and idols for all ages to remember, embedding luxury names into our lives. On June 8th 2012, Just Off 7th Ave!, in association with Dark Kidney Films, would like Continue reading >>>

Bostonian designer, Daniel Hernández, to be featured at fame and fashion premiere by Just Off The 7th in NYC. Welcome to the New York City! Here you can find the culture they call “couture,” and expect to see Carrie Bradshaw running around 7th and Broadway, in a pair of Manolo Blahniks - wait, that’s “Sex and The City.” The perception of fashion, presented by film, has transcended over generations creating styles and idols for all ages to remember, embedding luxury names into our lives. On June 8th 2012, Just Off 7th Ave!, in association with Dark Kidney Films, would like Continue reading >>>

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.FAMOUS BOSTONIANS: AEach answer is a famous Bostonian whose surname begins with "A." The person was not necessarily born in Boston. (e.g., Second U.S. president. ————. Answer: John Adams.)Freshman level1. Author of "Little Women." 2. Sixth U.S. president. 3. Author known for novels about poor boys and their rise to success. Graduate level4. He married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005. 5. Composer whose hits include "Blue Tango" Continue reading >>>

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — During the course of the presidential campaign, Mitt Romney has proudly claimed his roots as native Michigander, a Bostonian (who is unfailingly loyal to the Red Sox), a summer resident of New Hampshire and, of course, a part-time Californian when he escapes to his beachfront home in La Jolla. But he surprised some members of his audience Thursday at a brewery in Jacksonville when he mentioned that they had considered putting a new coastal Continue reading >>>