Josh Hutcherson gives the spotlight to Zachary Kerr in this new shot in anticipation of the upcoming 2013 TeenNick Halo Awards. Growing up as one of three identical triplets, Zachary, 19, spent years battling gender identity issues before making a transitional journey from female to male. After facing tough challenges, he became a positive advocate for the transgender community, facilitating educational programs through Greater Boston PFLAG and paving the way for more acceptance and equal treatment for others like him at both state and national levels. Celebrating real-life teens who are Continue reading >>>

During this year's event, Marc Maron, best known for his WTF podcast and sitcom on IFC, will receive the Comedian of the Year Award. Emmanuel Lewis, known for his role on the TV show Webster, will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Other featured shows include a Battle of the Improv Troupes; Funny Females, hosted by Kelly MacFarland (pictured); and individual shows spotlighting renowned comedians like Darryl Lenox, whose CD Blind Ambition was named "one of the Top 5 Comedy Albums of 2012" by Stage time Magazine. Here are a few of the shows you can head to during the Boston Comedy Continue reading >>>

The Trustees of Reservations, the nation’s oldest and one of Massachusetts’ largest statewide land conservation organizations, recently recognized Trustees Greater Boston and Northeast Regional Director Steve Sloan and Meghan Kelleher, who is executive assistant to President and CEO Barbara Erickson with service awards at the organization’s annual meeting held at Naumkeag in Stockbridge.  Sloan was recognized for 15 years of service with the trustees. He manages 43 of the organization’s statewide properties, totaling 8,900 acres and with annual visitation of more Continue reading >>>

The City of Boston will vote in a historic election on Tuesday, but it is not the only Eastern Massachusetts community headed to the polls.

Cities and towns throughout the state will vote in municipal elections, some with mayoral races and/or ballot measures up for grabs.

Take a look at some of the notable contests on the ballot in the communities around Boston.

TRT Editor | Nov 04, 2013 | Comments 0 9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013″ to be held 6-10 December, 2013 despite governmental opposition — Boston Pride calls for messages of support from the community BOSTON, Mass. — Boston Pride, the local non-profit organization responsible for the coordination and production of the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration in Boston, is proud to lend its support to its Belarusian counterparts in Minsk, for their upcoming celebration. The 9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013″ Continue reading >>>

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Sunday, November 3, 2013, 3:00am By David Bates Special To Banker Tradesman Some time ago, I was representing for sale a 33-unit Brookline building. Potential buyers would inevitably ask, “Why are they selling?” My reply was that the owner was 95 and holding the building wasn’t part of his five-year strategic plan. It was true. He was probably the most ambitious 95-year-old I’ve run across. A Continue reading >>>

City Councilor Tim Toomey announced that his re-election campaign has been endorsed by a number of labor and environmental groups, including the Massachusetts Sierra Club and the Greater Boston Labor Council. “I am honored to have received the endorsement of so many groups that I feel represent the values of the Cambridge community,” said Toomey. “I work hard and do my very best to make sure that our community is represented on the Cambridge City Council, and I am humbled to see that work be recognized by so many groups.” In addition to the endorsement of the Continue reading >>>

At least one Kmart department store was evacuated Friday night after bomb threats were called in to six stores in Greater Boston, officials said. A State Police bomb squad responded to threats at Kmart stores in Acton, Braintree, Lowell, Milford, Saugus, and Somerville, said Jennifer Mieth, spokeswoman for the state fire marshal. No bombs were found in any of the stores, and no one was injured, she said. “It is too soon to know if the threats are related, but it is certainly possible,” Mieth said. At 5:28 p.m., an unidentified man called the Kmart store on Main Street in Saugus and demanded Continue reading >>>

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