It is an age-old question: Which is a better professional sports town, New York or Boston? This question is not just a matter for scholarly debate. It is a ritualistic argument that allows fans to demonstrate their faith.  Much has been said about the relative performances of these two cities’ sports teams in the 20th century. As a native Bostonian, I will not offer comment other than to say that in between the Celtics’ 16 championship runs, a lot of awful things happened in the past century. The new millennium is a natural breaking point — an opportunity to escape the curses Continue reading >>>

It is an age-old question: Which is a better professional sports town, New York or Boston? This question is not just a matter for scholarly debate. It is a ritualistic argument that allows fans to demonstrate their faith.  Much has been said about the relative performances of these two cities’ sports teams in the 20th century. As a native Bostonian, I will not offer comment other than to say that in between the Celtics’ 16 championship runs, a lot of awful things happened in the past century. The new millennium is a natural breaking point — an opportunity to escape the curses Continue reading >>>

Milton resident John Fish, the Chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction, was recently named No. 1 on Boston Magazine’s “Most Powerful Bostonians” list. The annual issue was released on Wednesday and was celebrated the night before at McGladrey in Charlestown. According to Suffolk Construction’s website, Fish has built the company into one of the most successful privately-held building contractors in the U.S., with $1.7 billion in annual revenue. In the “Power List” article, Boston Magazine points to Suffolk’s major projects around the city like the cardiovascular center at Brigham Continue reading >>>

Friday’s Ziploc survey ranked Boston as the 8th freshest city in the country, due to the Hub’s high quality farmer’s markets and gardening habits. ABIGAIL LIN/DFP STAFFStar Market customer Hanna Reeves wound her way through the store’s fruit section with two young, giggling daughters in tow, pausing to consider the stack of bananas.“I try to buy fresh food whenever I can,” she said, putting a bunch of bananas in her cart. “It’s healthier, it tastes good and it makes you feel like a good parent when you give your kids a fresh apple instead of a Kit Kat bar.”A recent study pointed Continue reading >>>

'The Voice' Recap: "The Battles, Week 4"  I'm just going to say it- This season is constantly disappointing. Anyway, let's move on to the final battle round on The Voice. Team Cee-Lo: James versus Wade, but more importantly Cee-Lo is wearing one of the costumes from TLC's "Creep." We're talking full blown satin Continue reading >>>

One blue-collar Boston neighborhood has produced more bank robbers and armored car thieves than anywhere in the world.  Charlestown. This opening text from THE TOWN explains the less fortunate working class world we are about to enter where being a criminal is a trade passed down from generation to generation.  Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) and his crew are meticulous and clever, scrubbing off their dead skin, tucking their pants into their boots, keeping their time limited and shouting commands in their sweet Bostonian accents while wearing different masks (I personally like the nuns) for Continue reading >>>

  John F. Kennedy's presidential election, The Night James Brown Saved Boston, and Larry Bird's 60-point game - all incredible moments in Boston history. This Friday, get ready to add another moment on Boston's historical timeline. The Patch.com-sponsored inauguration of Richie Gormley as the unofficial mayor of West Roxbury, will take place at the Irish Social Club from 7 to 11 p.m. Scheduled appearances include, and are not limited to: Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, US Sen. Scott Brown, State Sen. Mike Rush, and State Rep. Ed Coppinger.  Gormley was elected by West Roxbury Patch readers, in Continue reading >>>

Joe Krown Moving to New Orleans 20 years ago has been a boon for former Bostonian Joe Krown. “New Orleans has a very healthy music scene and we all get the chance for steady work,” Krown said. “I’m also pretty well hooked up in corporate and convention-type work. I don’t have to work 250 nights a year on the road ... I’ve already done that, and I try more to have a good balance now, between time spent at home with my family and working locally, and a few tour dates – generally 50 to 100 a year.”     Krown, a keyboardist is returning to Boston Friday night with one Continue reading >>>

Page 64 Back to Calendar Archive kaminskiauctions.com auctions@kaminskiauctions.com Presented by Kaminski AuctioneersTakes place on 3/25/2012At , 117 Elliot Street, Beverly, MA20th Century Decorative Art Sunday, March 25th at 11AM Featuring the Art Deco Glass Collection from the Estate of a Prominent Bostonian, Including Spectacular Bronzes and 20th Century Modern "It is the most important and extensive collection of French Art Deco glass to be offered at auction, without reserve for many years." Harry Morgan, Director of Appraisal Services - Glass Lamp Specialist Continue reading >>>