A Tale of Two Cities: Family Travel in Boston and Charleston

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Larysa

Original article by Janna Graber at GoWorldTravel.com Secret night meetings, underground railroads and painful battles that tore a young nation apart. For my kids, these stories were once relegated to the pages of history books. It can be hard to comprehend such tales when you live far from where the history took place. Then we visited two different, but important American cities—Boston, Mass., and Charleston, S.C.—and America’s history took on new meaning. One hundred and fifty years ago, the residents of these two towns were arch enemies—each with differing ideas, which fueled Continue reading >>>

Southie casts a critical eye on ‘Black Mass’

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Larysa

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Foreign companies employ 143000 Bostonians, says report

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Larysa

Greater Boston, a home away from home for companies such as the Swiss drug maker Novartis and the Dutch conglomerate Philips, ranks among the nation’s leading targets for foreign investment, according to a new study. Foreign companies employ 143,000 people in Greater Boston, the fifth highest among the top 100 US metropolitan areas, according to the study by the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank. Over the past two decades, the number of employees working for international firms has nearly doubled from about 75,000. Continue reading below The increase has been driven by a rush Continue reading >>>

Social Studies: Revere Hotel bash helps feed needy

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Larysa

Last night, caring young socials gathered on the rooftop of the Revere Hotel for Kitchen Cabinet’s annual Step into Summer event.The swanky soiree featured a silent auction with more than 22 packages, including Patriots tickets, a team-signed Celtics basketball and a puck autographed by David Krejci of the Bruins. Guests also  enjoyed a catwalk show with summer fashions, part of the hotel’s weekly style event produced by mama-to-be Christina Pierce.Last night, label Imbue rocked the runway with printed maxi dresses and Parisian-inspired striped numbers.Back to the benevolent bunch — think Continue reading >>>

Boston Business Journal Report: Real estate roundup

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Larysa

It's a real estate roundup, and Boston Business Journal Real Estate Editor Thomas Grillo joins NECN to discuss some of the top stories in Greater Boston.The Boston Redevelopment Authority is expected to OK the plan for redevelopmjent of the Cleveland Circle Cinema."The developer wants to build housing, apartments, and a hotel, and he wants to reconfigure the retail to make a restaurant overlooking the park," said Grillo. "The development's going to look a lot better than it does today, but some of the neighbors are suggesting there are too Continue reading >>>

C&W Expands Metrowest/South Suburban Boston Coverage

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Larysa

Summer Stand – WHDH

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Larysa

Humidity came roaring back with the southwest wind today. Dewpoints reached into the upper 60s around Greater Boston, while elsewhere we saw dewpoints "only" in the low 60s. What was at play here?South winds carried the humid air up from Narragansett Bay where the water temperatures have surged into the mid 60s already! Cape Cod/Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds all show water temps equally as warm, but clouds kept the sun away, and there wasn't as much evaporation to contribute to the increase in humidity. This ocean/atmosphere connection drives our "sticky surges" in the summer. As the water warms, Continue reading >>>

French Revival? Five Story Lines to Watch During Les Bleus’ Next Matches Plus …

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Lara

Unlike many on this blog, I did not grow up with a passion for football. I’m a Bostonian, thus arrived in the hospital delivery room hard-wired to root for the Red Sox and die for the Bruins. It was not until my first, fortuitously timed trip abroad to France in 1998 that I learned that football was a global phenomenon, not just something kids played after school.I had the good fortune be in France again this spring. For someone who has gone on to work on the history of French football, this was a phenomenal opportunity to observe, discuss, and listen. One thing that was immediately Continue reading >>>

Conn. Police: Robber with Machete Targeting Dunkin’ Donuts Locations

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Larysa

After pulling out his machete and ordering employees to give him the store’s money during the early-morning heist, he reportedly fled the same innovative way that he entered. A camera showed the suspect as he approached the Manchester, Conn., location.Manchester Police Department Surveillance photos show that the suspect concealed his identity with dark shades, a bandana over his mouth, and the hood from his sweatshirt covering a baseball cap that appeared to be pulled low. Police believe that this may not have been the suspect’s first time using a machete to attempt to rob a Dunkin’, Continue reading >>>

How Greater Boston’s Brazilians Are Celebrating The World Cup

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Larysa

America is a nation of immigrants, and that’s on vivid display every four years during soccer’s World Cup. Team USA has built a strong following, of course, but for many soccer fans, the old country remains their true passion. And here in Massachusetts, with the largest concentration of Brazilians in the country, whole neighborhoods are going all out to cheer on their beloved Team Brazil. GUESTS Marco Werman is the host of "The World." Marcony Almeida is the co-editor of Brazilian Magazine. Continue reading >>>