By Andy Metzger STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE BOSTON -- Decrying the Internal Revenue Service's targeting for extra review of Tea Party groups seeking tax-exempt, non-profit status, demonstrators lined the sidewalk in front of the JFK Federal Building in Government Center Tuesday afternoon. "I think what the IRS did to the Tea Party groups was just wrong. It's wrong to single out people for investigation based on what they believe, whether they're left, right or center," said Mike Eisenberg, who said he participates with the Greater Boston Tea Party, but is unaware of how it fared with the Continue reading >>>

Related: El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, El Sistema, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Eight revolutionary El Sistema inspired music programs will join forces for The First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase on June 1st at the Franklin Institute in the South End. It promises to be a monumental performance celebrating the blossoming El Sistema movement in the Greater Boston Area. The event, sponsored in part by the Free For All Concert Fund, will begin with an afternoon "performathon" of musical offerings from each of the eight programs. It will culminate in an evening Gala Concert Continue reading >>>

By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial real estate firm with a big presence in Greater Boston, said its construction unit has been appointed general contractor for the Warehouse Bar Grille, a new restaurant on the corner of Boston’s Milk and Broad streets. The restaurant, which is scheduled to open in mid-August, will feature “a modern industrial design, polished concrete floors, an exposed ceiling, stainless steel accents, and a monochromatic palate,� Jones Lang LaSalle Construction said. With seats for just over a hundred customers, the Warehouse Continue reading >>>

Black children drown almost three times as often as white and Latino children do, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That moved the YMCA of Greater Boston to create an urban swimming program that focuses on teaching poor black and Latino kids how to stay safe in the water. CEO Kevin Washington, who learned to swim at the Y when he was 9, says minority children who live in cities often don't take lessons because their families can't afford them or don't have access to a pool.  The CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, Jarrett Barrios, joins the conversation to discuss Continue reading >>>

To be considered for a Sun Life Rising Star Award grant, organizations must have 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status, promote skills that directly translate to educational success in high school to students under the age of 21 and be aligned with a secondary or post-secondary educational institution. A judging panel comprised of government officials, community, education, and business leaders will evaluate the applications and student nominations.

BOSTON (AP) — Tea Party activists are planning to hold a demonstration in downtown Boston to protest the Internal Revenue Service for improperly targeting conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. The Greater Boston Tea Party said they plan hold the protest at noon on Tuesday outside the JFK Federal Office Building near Boston City Hall plaza, which includes IRS offices. Activists say they want to protest the unconstitutional practices of the IRS in scrutinizing conservative and tea party organizations. The extra attention by the IRS is giving the tea party increased visibility and Continue reading >>>

TO THE EDITOR: In honor of National Volunteer Week, celebrated in April, we would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank and celebrate the 420 volunteers whose steadfast dedication and commitment enable Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston to fulfill its mission – to enrich the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families. Our volunteers’ selfless acts of kindness and compassion, both large and small, allow our patients the comfort, companionship and dignity that make all the difference at a critical turning point in their lives. Our Continue reading >>>

Medford High Rowing, the 2013 Greater Boston League Champions, are planning two big events for Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hormel Stadium parking lot. An Electronics Recycling Day Fundraiser will be held to benefit the Medford Crew team. Recycle your electronics. Reasonable prices and all electronics accepted. For specific lists of electronics and prices visit: http://medfordrowing.webs.com/newsandannouncements.htm or email friendsofmedfordrowing@live.com. Learn more about Medford Community Rowing on the Mystic River during the National Learn to Row Continue reading >>>

The ISL title race, once between four teams, has become less cluttered. Belmont Hill and Governor’s are tied for first place at 11-2, with BBN at 10-3. Governor’s won its two games last week, defeating Nobles and Thayer, while Belmont Hill went 3-0.

By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff Could this be a culinary first for the Hub? A brick-and-mortar restaurant devoted to the grilled cheese sandwich? Greater Boston has long been home to clam shacks and steak houses, not to mention hot dog stands and burger joints. And now Downtown Crossing is about to be graced with a 1,200 square foot restaurant that regards the grilled cheese as the keystone and the sine qua non of the fast-food pyramid. The new restaurant is called Cheeseboy, and it’s location near the corner of Washington and School streets is set to open Monday afternoon. As grilled Continue reading >>>