Here's the Greater Boston lineup for Tuesday, Sept. 18. What to make of Romney's "47 percent" statement? Political analyst Jeffrey Berry, GOP consultant Holly Robichaud and former Democratic state senator Warren Tolman join Emily on set. Judo medalist Kayla Harrison's victory reaches above and beyond her athletic achievements: as a teenager, she overcame sexual assault by her then-coach.  Let them eat cake in 100-calorie snack-pack servings? Jared Bowen goes backstage at the A.R.T.'s "Marie Antoinette" and finds the play surprisingly contemporary. All segments are subject to change. Tune in to Continue reading >>>

Are you planning a trip to Boston, Massachusetts, this summer? If so, you may want to consider hitting some of the area's hiking trails. Believe it or not, there are quite a few places in the region that offer excellent hiking opportunities. Here's a brief look at a few of my favorite ones: Hammond Pond Reservation Hammond Pond Reservation is located in Middlesex County. It features miles of summer trails and is located close to the Webster Conservation Area. Sections of the park's hiking trails are shaded by towering hemlock trees. Houghton Garden is definitely worth a visit. It is Continue reading >>>

<![CDATA[ ]]>BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Comcast/NBCUniversal President Kyle McSlarrow, Washington, D.C. for Comcast Corporation, and New England Patriots legend Troy Brown today announced year two of Internet Essentials, an ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption program designed to help close the digital divide among low-income Americans.  In its first full year of availability, more than 100,000 families, or 400,000 Americans, gained access to the Internet at home, and Comcast continues to enhance the program Continue reading >>>

Proceeds from every sale of the Baking Steel will be donated to The Greater Boston Food Bank’s mission to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts. Hanover, MA. (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 Stoughton Steel knows that hunger hurts. That’s why they’ve chosen to become an involved sponsor of The Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB’s) mission to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts. “We are excited by our new partnership with Stoughton Steel,” said Carrie Clark, Manager of Corporate Relations at The Greater Boston Food Bank. “Everyone has a role in ending hunger in our community, and Continue reading >>>

In August, renowned sportswriter Bob Ryan retired from his position at The Boston Globe after 44 years of reporting on the wide world of sports. Tonight, Ryan will stop by Greater Boston to look back on his storied career and discuss what lies ahead. For a retrospective look at Bob Ryan's career, watch this video tribute made by The Boston Globe. Further Reading from Bob Ryan:  Bob Ryan Says Goodbye After 44 Years, The Boston Globe And Another Thing..., the Bob Ryan blog Continue reading >>>

Boston magazine named Belmont High School as one of the best public high schools in Massachusetts in their September 2012 issue, ranking number 12 out of 50. Boston magazine crunched the numbers in an exclusive ranking of the 50 best public high schools within the Greater Boston area, all 230 of them. Rankings were based on data gathered from consulting school officials and websites, as well as the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Determining factors of the district rankings includes test scores, number of AP classes, graduation rate, percent of students who Continue reading >>>

In August, renowned sportswriter Bob Ryan retired from his position at The Boston Globe after 44 years of reporting on the wide world of sports. Tonight, Ryan will stop by Greater Boston to look back on his storied career and discuss what lies ahead. For a retrospective look at Bob Ryan's career, watch this video tribute made by The Boston Globe. Further Reading from Bob Ryan:  Bob Ryan Says Goodbye After 44 Years, The Boston Globe And Another Thing..., the Bob Ryan blog Continue reading >>>

Though unemployment is high, some job seekers are finding work. What kind of work is it? How long are people staying in their jobs? We've heard many stories about the unemployed during the recession, but on Monday Callie Crossley looked at the state of the employed on Boston Public Radio.  Steve Poftak, the executive director of the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at the Harvard Kennedy School, joined us to give us a glimpse at the human face behind employment statistics.  Continue reading >>>

Boyd Boggess I’m grateful for the opportunity to combine my passion for history, design and construction to help Boston area homeowners Somerville, MA (PRWEB) September 17, 2012 Morse Constructions, Inc., a design/build renovation firm serving homeowners through greater Boston, has hired Boyd Boggess as Project Developer. Boggess is responsible for working with clients during the project development phase; Continue reading >>>

BOSTON — Without Bruins hockey games at the TD Garden during the NHL lockout,local businesses will take a significant financial hit, according to a top Boston tourism official. Pat Moscaritolo, the president and CEO of the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau, predicts the NHL lockout that began at midnight will cost businesses anywhere from $850,000 to $1 million per game. “Go down and talk to the people who work at these restaurants and sports bars in and around the area and to them, there is no question it will have an impact,” Moscaritolo said. The Greater Continue reading >>>