After picking up a pair of convincing wins over No. 28 MIT (8-1) and Curry College (9-01) to begin its spring training trip to Greater Boston, the Gustavus men’s tennis team pulled out a couple of nail biters on two different campuses Wednesday afternoon.  The Gusties took down Tufts University – an NCAA Division III member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference – by the score of 5-4 in Medford, Mass., and also defeated Stonehill College – an NCAA Division II institution belonging to the Northeast-10 Conference – by an identical score of 5-4 in Easton, Mass. With four Continue reading >>>

Patriots safety Devin McCourty is one of the faces of the organization's community service endeavors, and he was at it again today to help "The Great American Milk Drive" at The Greater Boston Food Bank. All parties involved promoted the importance of donating nutrient-rich milk to food banks to fight hunger."It was great," McCourty told the Herald after the event. "We’re down here at The Greater Boston Food Bank. We’re just talking about trying to help families out, donating milk and this is a great thing, The Great American Milk Drive. I just came in and tried to inspire. We had some great Continue reading >>>

Patriots safety Devin McCourty is one of the faces of the organization's community service endeavors, and he was at it again today to help "The Great American Milk Drive" at The Greater Boston Food Bank. All parties involved promoted the importance of donating nutrient-rich milk to food banks to fight hunger."It was great," McCourty told the Herald after the event. "We’re down here at The Greater Boston Food Bank. We’re just talking about trying to help families out, donating milk and this is a great thing, The Great American Milk Drive. I just came in and tried to inspire. We had some great Continue reading >>>

Equity Office's 100 Summer St. could be sold as part of a portfolio sale. Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  |  Twitter Continue reading >>>

Devin McCourty Helps Launch The Great American Milk Drive in Boston Attention Photo Editors: Boston, MA/April 2, 2014/FPSnewswire -- New England all-pro defensive back Devin McCourty, left, helps launch The Great American Milk Drive by donating gallons of Garelick Farms, HP Hood and Oakhurst Dairy milk to Catherine DAmato, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank, MA on Weds., April 2, 2014. The Feeding America program is designed to help deliver highly desired, nutrient-rich gallons of milk to hungry families who need it most. You can help deliver much-needed milk to more than 12 Continue reading >>>

Nathaniel Weitzer

The Patriot Ledger


Posted Mar. 27, 2014 @ 11:28 am
Updated Mar 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM

BOSTON, March 31, 2014 /3BL Media/ – Joanne Jaxtimer, BNY Mellon New England Regional Executive, will receive the Cornerstone of Equality award at Greater Boston PFLAG’s Pride and Passion Gala, which will be held on Thursday, April 3 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Greater Boston PFLAG gives the award to “individuals who inspire love and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.” Jaxtimer is being honored for her commitment to equality and history of creating and supporting programs that serve socially diverse populations. “Joanne is an ardent and Continue reading >>>

Real Estate Alert reports the parent of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is in negotiations to buy Apartment Realty Advisors, a move that could unite two Portland offices. A summary of recent transactions and personnel news within Greater Boston’s real estate community. AlliedBarton Security Services recently Continue reading >>>

It is difficult to fathom Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s recent maneuvering over Greater Boston’s only casino license. Walsh — a pro-jobs, pro-union, pro-casino guy — is digging in for a prolonged fight with the state Gaming Commission over his claim that Boston qualifies as a “host community” for both of the dueling casino proposals. The ones that are in, yes, Everett and Revere.If he is successful, and East Boston and Charlestown win the right to vote on the casino proposals, it means neither is likely ever to get out of the ground.If he is unsuccessful, it could mean a protracted legal Continue reading >>>

Historic landmarks are scattered across the downtown from 17th century churches and meetinghouses to some of the nation’s oldest schools. And taking in the sites won’t cost you a penny. Just remember that the cramped vintage streets are better tackled on foot than by car. This spring will mark the one-year anniversary of a tragic event in the resilient city’s recent history: the Boston Marathon bombing, which will be marked by a memorial service. The marathon takes place this year on April 21.FREEDOM TRAIL The city’s most trekked tourist attraction is the 2.5-mile bricked Continue reading >>>