For locals whose ideal Saturday involves re-reading “Infinite Jest,” listening to alt-J, and sipping an Americano out of a delightfully mismatched mug, a decision must be made: Cambridge or Somerville? Both boast their fair share of used bookstores, independent coffee houses, record shops, and vintage retailers. And although Cambridge has been a long-standing champion of flannel, the Greater Boston cultural landscape is changing. In the past year, Somerville has gone from “up-and-coming” to “arrived.” It’s less often described as “the new Cambridge” and more used as an enviable Continue reading >>>

A website build by Lighthouse Media Solutions for Clarke Corp. receives PRISM award. Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 06, 2014 Clarke, New England's Official Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom and Test Kitchen, was recognized for professional excellence with a PRISM Award on October 9, 2014. Clarke has locations in Milford, Mass., and Norwalk, Conn. Hosted by The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), the PRISM Awards recognize industry professionals for excellence in residential building, remodeling, design, architecture, sales and marketing. This year’s PRISM Awards Gala presented Continue reading >>>

Karin Hansen Play acting Practice, play, perform Little ones can mingle with the cast of Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” experience a performance of New England Conservatory musicians, take a class with the Boston Ballet School, and learn what it takes to get a production from script to stage. Children will also be able to rehearse, dress, build sets, and perform at the Boston Children’s Museum. Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $14, children under 1 and members free. 308 Congress St.617-426-6500. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org KIDS The 28th Continue reading >>>

Cooler weather in September not only brought a swift end to summer, but according to some reports, the unseasonal cold snap cooled the home sales market, too. Normally, once summer holidays are done, the market picks up mid-September through early November, in a last hurrah of buying and selling. Did the chilly air kill the Greater Boston market?“Well, yes and no,” says Realtor Susan Piracini of RE/MAX Leading Edge of Back Bay. “There was a cooling in the market and we did have a slow September, and some of that was weather related. But, overall, it was more a reaction to the red-hot crazy Continue reading >>>

Thanks to JetBlue Airways, residents of the Greater Boston area in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can now board a flight from Logan International Airport (BOS) and in just a few hours they could find themselves enjoying the pristine beaches of Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. On November 1st, JetBlue announced a strategy to connect New England residents with choice Latin American and Caribbean destinations. JetBlue is a discount airline that has become the most active in the busy BOS airport. Although JetBlue started as passenger flight operator that mostly offered discount flights on Continue reading >>>

Leominster community lowincome older workers can benefit from OPERATION A.B.L.E. (Ability Based on Long Experience) of Greater Boston. OPERATION A.B.L.E., the leading provider of employment and training services for mature workers, is seeking low-income Leominster resident’s age 55 and older to participate in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, SCSEP gives qualified individuals the opportunity to update their job skills, develop new aptitudes, earn income during training, and gain greater self-confidence. Following a period of Continue reading >>>

Last week, on the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston will be convening a regional summit to better prepare Greater Boston for the impacts of climate change. The announcement also marked the kickoff of an international design competition focused on climate preparedness, as well as an update of the City of Boston’s ongoing climate efforts. “There is no issue more urgent than climate action. When we work together, the steps we take do more than protect us: they can bring us closer together, they can create good jobs, they can improve Continue reading >>>

BOSTON--Cushman Wakefield announced the sale of 30 Innerbelt Road in Somerville, Massachusetts, to AEW Capital Management. The Cushman Wakefield team, led by President Robert Griffin, Vice Chairman Edward Maher and Executive Director Matt Pullen, oversaw the transaction of the 100% leased, multi-use industrial asset on behalf of Prologis, a leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate. 30 Innerbelt Road is a 195,357 square foot industrial asset featuring unmatched access to Greater Boston's highway system, providing the property's three tenants with superior accessibility Continue reading >>>