Allan Rohan Crite, a Boston-based artist. More than a dozen portraits of African American achievers with ties to Greater Boston and Massachusetts will be shown at an upcoming Roxbury exhibit opening. The Roxbury-based Edward L. Cooper Community Garden and Education Center will unveil the permanent exhibit that celebrates pioneers of African descent — both living and dead — who have made a difference in Massachusetts and the world, said Jacqueline Johnson Maloney, member of the board of directors Continue reading >>>

Transwestern’s Houston headquarters announced it is acquiring Richards Barry Joyce Partners, a full-service real estate firm based in Boston. Establishing its 34th U.S. office, Transwestern achieves a significant presence in the Boston market as it strives to become what the company callls “the No. 1 real estate value creator in the country.” “We are thrilled to add such a culturally compatible and dynamic firm as RBJ to the Transwestern team,” said Larry P. Heard, Transwestern president and CEO. “This acquisition will immediately connect our new Boston-area clients with Transwestern’s Continue reading >>>

SUNDAY: Elena Neva (“Tajik Jewelry”) reads at 12 p.m. at Bestsellers Cafe, 24 High St., Medford … Amy Kwei (“A Concubine for the Family”) reads September 15th at at 1 p.m. at New England Mobile Book Fair, 82-84 Needham St., Newton Highlands … Gina Damico (“Rogue”) reads at 2 p.m. at Brookline Booksmith … Anthony M. Sammarco (“The History of Howard Johnson's: How A Soda Fountain Became a Roadside Icon”) reads at 3 p.m. at Nahant Public Library, 15 Pleasant St., Nahant … Randall Kennedy (“For Discrimination: Race, Affirmative Action, and the Law”) reads at 3 p.m. at Continue reading >>>

September 12, 2013 India Day pays a visit to Andover By Dustin Luca dluca@andovertownsman.com The Andover Townsman Thu Sep 12, 2013, 04:30 AM EDT It was smooth sailing for India Day after the hallmark Boston event had to postpone and relocate to the Collins Center for the Performing Arts at Andover High School this past Sunday.But that doesn’t mean the India Association of Greater Boston will be making Andover the permanent home for its annual cultural event celebrating India’s independence from British colonial rule.Mohan Dali, a co-director of the India Association Continue reading >>>

In an effort to take raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, disease, a Boston University student with a personal stake in the disease’s eradication will take part in the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 29.Bridget Moran, a College of Arts and Sciences senior, said the Alzheimer’s Association sponsored the walk to raise awareness and funds for the education on and research of Alzheimer’s disease. She is participating to honor her grandmother and her father, both of whom fell victim to Alzheimer’s. Her father was just 54 years old when he died.“It [Alzheimer’s] is only Continue reading >>>

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11 September 2013Last updated at 15:10 ET Continue reading the main story A police officer pauses during a moment of silence at the 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pool US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden and Jill Biden observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House A woman touches the metal plate with names of the 9/11 victims at memorial in New York City A man gazes at the new One World Trade Center building as church bells toll for 9/11 victims Continue reading the main story The US is remembering the victims of the 9/11 Continue reading >>>