Exploring Boston’s Poetic Past–and Present

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City • Feature • Literature By Cecilia Weddell • Apr 29th, 2013 The feet that walked Greater Boston’s cobblestoned streets from this town’s founding to the present day are those of people who shaped and are shaping the United States’ development as a nation. The development is in all fields—political, educational, and more—and Boston’s importance as a place of innovation and growth is undeniable. One of the aspects of American growth in which Boston’s influence is inherent is the literary tradition. For hundreds of years, some of the most influential poets of United Continue reading >>>

When time stood still: a Bostonian family searches for a familiar voice

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“I just wanted to let you know that we’re all right.” These were the only words I was able to hear from a seemingly out-of-the-blue phone call from my father before I lost the signal and my opportunity to ask what was going on. It was April 15. Right up until this moment, my Monday had been unfolding like any other. Little did I know that this phone call was just the beginning of an afternoon filled with fear, anxiety and utter disbelief, as the previously unimaginable details of the Boston Marathon bombings slowly but surely came to my attention.  Standing on State Street Continue reading >>>

Damon ‘in shock’ after Boston bombings

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The Good Will Hunting star, who was born and raised in Cambridge in the Greater Boston area, returned to his hometown this week to accept a special accolade at Harvard University.Damon admitted his homecoming was particularly emotional in light of the bombing horror, which claimed three lives and left more than 260 injured when two explosions ripped through the crowds near the finish line at the famous race on 15 April.Speaking at Harvard on Thursday, the Hollywood star told the crowd he was particularly shaken by the atrocity because one of the suspects, 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Continue reading >>>

Watertown rejoices as Boston Marathon bombing suspect captured

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To listen, go to bostonglobe.com/soundtrack. Friday, April 19. Day breaks on a terrorized city. Bombers had struck the beloved Boston Marathon just days before. After a fierce early morning firefight between police and the two suspects, the surviving brother, 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, escapes into the residential streets of Watertown. The city, like much of Greater Boston, is on lock-down. SWAT teams go house to house. Typically bustling streets and storefronts are deserted. Unnerved residents peer warily through their windows, waiting for it to end. Hours pass this way, children, parents, Continue reading >>>

Opinion | Constantine von Hoffman You know when you’re from [expletive] Boston

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The worldwide outpouring of sympathy over the Boston Marathon bombing has resulted in a lot of well-meaning out-of-town people and institutions showing their solidarity with us by saying or publishing some version of “We’re all Bostonians now.” In keeping with the true spirit of the city — as perfectly captured by David Ortiz — I’d like to say, “Appreciate the thought, but no you’re [expletive] not.” Those nice folks shouldn’t take this personally; after all, a lot of us who live here aren’t sure if we’re Bostonians. Some of that is because we are a big college town. Continue reading >>>

Narrow your focus before starting search

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Q. I am interested in finding work in Boston and was wondering what jobs you would suggest I look for as an English undergraduate with limited job experience. I am currently unemployed and looking to move to the Greater Boston area with an easy commute. A. Many job seekers approach the job search just as you are, with little focus on what they want, and even less focus on what they have to offer. Before you start getting frustrated with the hiring process, take time to develop a strategic ­approach to the job search. A liberal arts education can be very valuable when presented to hiring managers Continue reading >>>

Matt Damon ‘in shock’ after Boston bombings

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Actor Matt Damon has broken his silence after the Boston Marathon bombings in his native Massachusetts, revealing he is "still in shock" following the tragedy. The Good Will Hunting star, who was born and raised in Cambridge in the Greater Boston area, returned to his hometown this week to accept a special accolade at Harvard University. Damon admitted his homecoming was particularly emotional in light of the bombing horror, which claimed three lives and left more than 260 injured when two explosions ripped through the crowds near the finish line at the famous race. Speaking at Harvard Continue reading >>>