Danvers got an honorable mention earlier this week as one of Greater Boston's top spots to live. The status was bestowed by the Boston Globe Magazine in a survey of communities in Eastern Massachusetts where the real estate market is "sizzling," according to the Globe and the Warren Group. They say the market is on the rise and steady, or even small gains in home prices are proving to greatly influence homebuyers' decisions more than other factors. Top billing went to 13 cities and towns where home prices increased the most between 2011 and 2012 and represented relatively safe investments for Continue reading >>>

Property owners say they fear an energy measure passed by the City Council yesterday could eventually mean they’ll be forced to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade old buildings — costs, they say, that would ultimately be passed on to their tenants.“Buildings will get scored, and that will get reported to the city, and if you don’t fall into the top 25 percent, you’re going to be looking at audits and potentially upgrades,” said Gregory P. Vasil, CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. “How does someone with a big debt load on their property afford that? Those costs Continue reading >>>

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BOSTON, MA - Boston Red Sox Summer Baseball Camps presented by New Balance will return to Greater Boston June 24 through August 19 with nine consecutive weeklong sessions in various locations including Belmont, Beverly, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Newton, Southborough, and Weston. Boys and girls between the ages of five and 13 can enroll now at www.redsox.com/camps while space is available. In addition to on-field skill development and hands-on professional instruction, campers will participate in baseball activities including round-robin tournament games, Continue reading >>>

Three weeks after the Boston Marathon bombings, many of the most severely injured victims are being treated at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital’s new facility in Charlestown. Roseann Sdoia was waiting for a friend to cross the finish line when the second bomb exploded just feet from where she was standing. Her right leg was so badly hurt it had to be amputated above the knee. Today, Sdoia is walking on crutches and will soon be fitted with a prosthetic leg. She sat down with Greater Boston host Emily Rooney for an extended interview about her experience at the Marathon, her injuries, and her Continue reading >>>

Three weeks after the Boston Marathon bombings, many of the most severely injured victims are being treated at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital’s new facility in Charlestown. Roseann Sdoia was waiting for a friend to cross the finish line when the second bomb exploded just feet from where she was standing. Her right leg was so badly hurt it had to be amputated above the knee. Today, Sdoia is walking on crutches and will soon be fitted with a prosthetic leg. She sat down with Greater Boston host Emily Rooney for an extended interview about her experience Continue reading >>>

Beacon Hill Hotel Bistro Holds Sparkle VI, an Afternoon Charity Fashion Show to Benefit Rosie’s Place FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PRURGENT Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 9th, 2013 from 3:30PM – 5:00PM as Beacon Hill Hotel Bistro, located at 25 Charles Street in Boston’s fashionable Beacon Hill, hosts “Sparkle VI,” an event billed as “…an afternoon of fashion, food fun.” The event will bring together ladies from around Greater Boston to sip cocktails, enjoy light fare and finger foods, and view the latest styles during an afternoon charity fashion show to benefit Rosie’s Continue reading >>>

  The Boston Globe Magazine identifies Medfield as a community with a family atmosphere, good school system, and a range of activities for residents of all ages. Medfield was one of 13 Eastern Massachusetts communities the Boston Globe spotlighted in its 2013 "Greater Boston's Top Spots to Live" feature. TELL US: Do you agree with the article? What do you love about Medfield? Why did you move to Medfield? If you grew up here, why did you stay?  Citing the importance of home buyers wanting to "feel confident that they’re making a good investment" when purchasing a home, the Globe identified Continue reading >>>

BOSTON, MA, May 06, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- WHAT: The One Family Music Festival www.onefamilymusicfestival.com featuring Boston's nationally-known family music artists, including: -- Alastair Moock Friends (of Cambridge) -- Ben Rudnick Continue reading >>>