A summary of personnel moves, events, accomplishments and awards in Greater Boston’s real estate community. Mayor Thomas M. Menino was honored with the Paul Keough Environmental Energy Award for Government Service. The Environmental Business Council of New England distinguished the mayor for his accomplishments generating an energy efficient and green environment Continue reading >>>

BOSTON, June 13, 2013 -- /PRNewswire/ -- June is National Homeowner's Month, and one Boston-area business says its home-buying business is blazing even during an already hot real estate market.  The Boston area HomeVestors of America franchisees, the number one buyer of houses, has seen a double-digit increase in inquiries and sales in recent months, and they predict activity this summer will be a high not seen for several years."We've seen a real uptick in activity by everyone in the greater Boston area – from Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Norfolk, Essex, Middlesex, Plymouth and Suffolk Continue reading >>>

Omar Sharif, Jr. "Working with GLAAD, I know that I’ll be helping to effectuate change at home and around the world," said Omar Sharif, Jr., actor and national spokesperson for GLAAD. Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Hollywood actor and gay rights activist Omar Sharif Jr., the grandson of Legendary Award winning actor of Doctor Zhivago and Funny Girl fame Omar Sharif, will be in Boston on Thursday June Continue reading >>>

BOSTON — A Moultrie native stationed at Woods Hole, Mass., with the U.S. Coast Guard was recently honored by the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board. Lt. Andrew Pritchett received the Unsung Hero Award from the board. “Lt. Pritchett is an outstanding military officer who consistently does more than required without needing the commensurate accolades for his work,” his unit wrote in its nomination letter. “Through his fantastic leadership and performance, Lt. Pritchett ensures the safe and efficient operation of the 10 sub-units that conduct Coast Guard missions in the southeastern Continue reading >>>

BOSTON, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- June is National Homeowner's Month, and one Boston-area business says its home-buying business is blazing even during an already hot real estate market. The Boston area HomeVestors of America franchisees, the number one buyer of houses, has seen a double-digit increase in inquiries and sales in recent months, and they predict activity this summer will be a high not seen for several years. "We've seen a real uptick in activity by everyone in the greater Boston area -- from Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Norfolk, Essex, Middlesex, Plymouth and Suffolk Counties, Continue reading >>>

Hollywood Actor and GLAAD National Spokesperson Omar Sharif Jr. to Attend June 20th Get Konnected! Boston Networking Event Celebrating National Pride Month Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Hollywood actor and gay rights activist Omar Sharif Jr., the grandson of Legendary Award winning actor of Doctor Zhivago and Funny Girl fame Omar Sharif, will be in Boston on Thursday June 20th 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at The Boston Globe, 135 Morrissey Blvd., Boston. Sharif will be a special celebrity guest of Get Konnected!, Greater Boston’s premier urban professional and business networking Continue reading >>>

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Bostonians are buzzing about local sports. The Patriots have signed Tim Tebow, and the Bruins are in the Stanley Cup Final. NECN sports reporter Chris Collins and professional sports agent Stephen Freyer join Emily Rooney to talk about what position Tebow might play and how the Bruins’ style might win the team another Stanley Cup.