With only 35 days remaining before Red Sox pitchers and catchers convene in Fort Myers, Fla., the flames of the baseball hot stove are close to being extinguished, but not before the Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston hosted the ninth annual New Stars for Young Stars at Jillian’s on Saturday.

BOYS BASKETBALL1. Mansfield (9-0): The Hornets keep sailing along in the Hockomock League.2. Lynn English (7-0): Guarded optimism in Bulldogs Country.3. Everett (6-0): Huge victory over Cambridge boosts the Crimson Tide to the top of the Greater Boston League.4. St. John’s Prep (6-0): Big test this week against Catholic Memorial.5. North Quincy (8-0): Easy to be a good defensive team when you have the terrific interior presence of Anthony Green.6. Catholic Memorial (7-1): The Knights having no problems putting points on the scoreboard.THE BENCH: New Mission (7-1), Danvers (8-0), Newton North Continue reading >>>

By Craig Forde, Globe Correspondent The ninth annual New Stars for Young Stars, presented by the Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston, was held at Jillian's on Saturday with new Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski highlighting the roster of new and upcoming players on hand. Catcher Blake Swihart, second baseman Mookie Betts and pitchers Drake Britton and Rubby De La Rosa rounded out the bill, playing pool with Jimmy Fund Clinic pediatric patients and VIP attendees prior to an autograph session and bowling contests. Standing in the shadows of Fenway Park with a little over a month before Continue reading >>>

Watertown, MA (PRWEB) January 13, 2014 Sir Grout of Greater Boston has earned the service industry's coveted Angie's List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. The Super Service Award is the highest honor given annually to the top 5% of qualifying businesses on Angie's List, proving Sir Grout of Greater Boston's commitment to the "hard surface" care industry. The award corresponds to the categories of Buffing and Polishing, Ceramic Tiles, and Floor Cleaning/Polishing/Waxing. "Winning an Angie's List Super Service Continue reading >>>

EVERETT, Mass. –- It seemed as if whenever Cambridge made a run on Friday night, it was Everett’s ball pressure and high-octane offense that got the Crimson Tide the lead back.Despite being down after three quarters, Everett (6-0) was able to overcome Greater Boston League rival Cambridge, 74-63, thanks to an outstanding second half from sophomore Ernie Chatman (16 points) and forward Gary Clark (15 points, 8 rebounds). Trailing 42-36 at the beginning of the third quarter, it was Chatman -- playing with a hurt ankle -- who had a major hand in bringing the Crimson Tide back into the game. Continue reading >>>

After blowing a double-digit lead and falling behind 10 in the third quarter, Everett came back to life in the fourth to beat Cambridge, 74-63, in a Greater Boston League boys basketball encounter last night.Gary Clark was a huge help with 18 points, including 11 in the final eight minutes when the Crimson Tide outscored the visitors, 24-12.“Coach (John DiBiaso) was telling me, ‘You got to become more aggressive and we have to rebound more,’ ” said Clark. “And that’s what I did. We played with more intensity.”The Crimson Tide (6-0) started the game on a 16-6 run and it looked like Continue reading >>>

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently designated Liberty Bay Credit Union a Preferred Lender in the Greater Boston area after demonstrating a proficiency in processing and servicing SBA-guaranteed loans. Liberty Bay Credit Union Recognizes the Importance of Small Business Lending With branches in Boston, Braintree and Stoneham, Liberty Bay Credit Union has earned Preferred Lender’s status after exhibiting an outstanding record with the SBA, according to a press release. Paul Gravellese, vice president of business solutions for Liberty Bay Credit Union, stated Continue reading >>>

Suffolk Downs, the thoroughbred racetrack that owns the Revere, Mass., land where Mohegan Sun wants to build a $1.3 billion resort casino, has assured Bay State gaming regulators that the track's horses will continue to run if Mohegan Sun wins the Greater Boston casino license.In a letter this week to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, William Mulrow, chairman of Suffolk Sterling Racecourse, said the racing would continue for at least the first 15 years of Mohegan Sun Massachusetts' operation "and, we hope, well beyond."Suffolk Downs announced its commitment publicly Thursday, releasing Continue reading >>>

Ayanna Pressley

Boston city councilor at-large

Ayanna Pressley was elected in 2009, becoming the first African-American woman to serve on the Boston City Council. She founded and chairs the Committee on Women Healthy Communities which focuses on bringing stability to families and communities, reducing violence, and fighting poverty. The committee also focuses on domestic and sexual violence, child safety, substance abuse, and more.

Aereo Inc., an Internet-based service that unnerves major broadcasters by letting subscribers in Greater Boston and other urban areas watch TV broadcasts on such devices as iPhones and iPads, said it has just raised $34 million in Series C financing to support rapid nationwide expansion. Highland Capital Partners, a venture firm with offices in Cambridge, was among those participating in the round, Aereo said in a press release. Other investors included  IAC, Gordon Crawford, Himalaya Capital Management, and FirstMark Capital. Highland Capital Partners is an existing investor in Aereo. “Aereo, Continue reading >>>