For Mike Slonina, the basketball court has always been a world of its own. And so, just before his senior year at Catholic Memorial, Mike came here to the school gym after his mother shared the worst news of his life. “She said they found a brain tumor and they think it’s brain cancer,” said Slonina. “They told her, she’s a photographer, they told her to cancel all of her photography jobs for the next three months because they don’t know what’s going to happen.” Mike’s mom, who raised him on her own, might not see him graduate high school. He felt helpless. Then, he came up with Continue reading >>>

Feels like it should be said in a hushed, Steve Irwin-esque voice, but there exists a picture of Bill Belichick standing in a field, soaking in the sun and smiling.This rare beast comes courtesy of Improper Bostonian, a magazine that convinced the Patriots coach to pose for its cover and open up about his personal life.The story itself is actually very much worth a read, mainly because it's not about football.In the feature, Belichick talks about his work with the "Bill Belichick Foundation" (remember when he was wearing his own sweatshirt -- that's what was featured on the hoodie). He has managed Continue reading >>>

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Superheroes of all ages descended on the Seaport World Trade Center yesterday for the kickoff of the eighth annual Boston Comic Con, which runs through tomorrow with a full lineup of contests, panels and celebrity appearances.Mayor Martin J. Walsh has proclaimed today “Stan Lee Day,” and is expected to be on hand this morning with the legendary Marvel Comics’ co-founder who created or co-created such characters as Spider-Man, the Hulk and X-Men.More than 300 comic book creators are taking part in this year’s convention, which also features films and game tournaments, and culminates with Continue reading >>>

As with so many things in life, if you want to be a chef, first you’ve got to master the basics. And for seventeen year-old Jo Jo Baez— that means how to handle hot dogs. Her instructor demonstrates how to move hot dogs from the grill to a warming pan. Technique matters - and seconds count - here in a commercial kitchen in the basement of Boston’s Trinity Church. In an hour, dozens of hungry campers will descend into the dining area. Jo Jo who will be a Junior at Boston’s Madison Park High is getting on the job experience this summer working as a camp cook … it’s part of a program Continue reading >>>

As with so many things in life, if you want to be a chef, first you’ve got to master the basics. And for seventeen year-old Jo Jo Baez— that means how to handle hot dogs. Her instructor demonstrates how to move hot dogs from the grill to a warming pan. Technique matters - and seconds count - here in a commercial kitchen in the basement of Boston’s Trinity Church. In an hour, dozens of hungry campers will descend into the dining area. Jo Jo who will be a Junior at Boston’s Madison Park High is getting on the job experience this summer working as a camp cook … it’s part of a program Continue reading >>>

BEIJING – I’m sad for my city this week. The Olympics will not be coming to Boston. It’s a disappointing result for a big Games supporter like myself, but that’s not the reason for my sadness. What’s bringing me down is how we said “No.” Living as an expat necessarily gives me a different perspective on my home town. It’s one of the common bonds that all of us who live (or have lived) overseas share. We’re all insiders who’ve become outsiders looking in on the motherland at events as they unfold. Far from being unpatriotic, though, how and where we have chosen to live Continue reading >>>

BOSTON The co-founder of the local Olympics planning group Boston 2024, who then took on a role as a part-time consultant with the organization, said restrictions by the U.S. Olympic Committee are the reason Boston 2024 was unable to gain public trust and ultimately failed. “[The USOC] said this all needs to be quiet and Continue reading >>>

Großbritannien macht dicht: Mit Zäunen, Hunden und Videokameras sollen Flüchtlinge im französischen Calais daran gehindert werden, es durch den Eurotunnel nach Großbritannien zu schaffen. Der Cameron-Regierung sitzen dabei die Rechtspopulisten im Nacken. Von Stephanie Pieper, ARD-Hörfunkstudio London Die Flüchtlingskrise in Europa holt den britischen Premierminister auch auf seiner Asien-Reise ein: Eigentlich will sich David Cameron dort um bessere Wirtschaftsbeziehungen kümmern - doch die neuen Bilder und Nachrichten aus Calais kann er nicht ausblenden. Die Lage dort bezeichnete der Continue reading >>>

Die türkische Regierung greift hart gegen mutmaßliche Anhänger der verbotenen kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK, der Terrormiliz „Islamischer Staat“ (IS) sowie regierungskritische linke Gruppierungen durch. In den vergangenen Tagen seien mehr als 1300 Verdächtige festgenommen worden, teilte die Regierung am Mittwoch mit. Die Zahl wurde nicht detaillierter aufgeschlüsselt. Continue reading >>>