Patrick OKs Commission to explore Olympics bid Rod Sox success raises hope for bigger events Now that Fenway Park has played host to its first World Series victory party in 95 years, Bostonians can move on to imagine another sporting experience no one has ever witnessed in Boston: the summer Olympics. Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday signed a Sen. Eileen Donoghue bill (S 1840) that will create a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of the hosting the 2024 summer Olympic games in the Greater Boston region. The Bill states "The study shall include, but not be limited to, the Continue reading >>>

  WHAT "The Stage is Set," with oil paintings of Marcia Cooper on display WHERE Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton WHEN November and December MEET THE ARTIST Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:30-4:30 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS Cooper has studied and exhibited in the Greater Boston area with work in the De Cordova Sculpture Park and Museum student show, Danforth Museum juried show in Framingham and the Newton Art Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Bridgewater University and has studied painting at the graduate level under Arthur Polansky. Cooper says of Continue reading >>>

BOSTON -- Now that Fenway Park has played host to its first World Series victory party in 95 years, Bostonians can move on to imagine another sporting experience no one has ever witnessed in Boston: the summer Olympics Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday signed a bill filed state Sen. Eileen Donoghue, D-Lowell, that will create a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of the hosting the 2024 summer Olympic games in the Greater Boston region. The 11-member commission will explore the costs, infrastructure, transportation, and security needs associated with hosting the summer Olympics Continue reading >>>

One of the biggest traditions whenever a team wins a major championship is to go out and get the special edition newspaper to see how the publication commemorated the event. So whether you're local and saw a copy of The Springfield Republican today or are out towards the eastern end of the state and caught a glimpse of this morning's Boston Globe, Boston Herald or another Greater Boston paper, you've likely seen at least one. However, there were a lot of newspaper covering the Boston Red Sox's World Series championship this morning, which is why we've gathered a hefty collection of front pages Continue reading >>>

BOSTON (CBS) – Paul Guzzi, the president-CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, talks to WBZ NewsRadio 1030′s Joe Mathieu every Thursday. This week’s segment covers the economic and psychological impact of the World Series victory, what it means for the city, local businesses and the New England economy. They also discuss President Obama’s visit to Boston and the botched rollout of healthcare.gov. Listen to the interview here: Continue reading >>>

As a longtime Cambridge resident, I’m proud to be part of a community that values social justice and which takes to heart the ethic of “thinking globally and acting locally.” Over the past decade, this philosophy has motivated me as I’ve engaged in work to support the achievement of a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, currently as chairman of the Boston Chapter of J Street. J Street is a national organization that advocates in Washington, in our home districts, and within the local Jewish community for a two-state resolution. I am joined Continue reading >>>

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By Gabriella Gage The Connolly family, from left: Meg Connolly and her husband, Boston mayoral candidate John R. Connolly, with children, Clare, Mary Katherine and Edward Mirror-Spectator Staff BOSTON — Meg Kassakian Connolly, is more than just the wife of Boston mayoral hopeful, John R. Connolly; she is a clinical psychologist with a passion for issues of mental health and immigration. She is a Harvard graduate and a soccer champ. She is a mother of three. She is also an Armenian-American with a deep appreciation for her family’s heritage. Connolly grew up in Newton, attending public schools, Continue reading >>>

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25th Boston Jewish Film Festival screens films with local connections The Boston Jewish Film Festival returns this month to venues throughout the Greater Boston area for its 25th year.The full version of this story is only available to online subscribers. Non-subscribers may access the Candle Lighting Times and events calendars for free; to access all other content, please subscribe by following the link below. Continue reading >>>