HE ONCE WROTE THE BOSTONIANS HAVE NO SOUL. AND THE BOSTONIANS ARE WELL BRED, AS VERY DULL PERSONS, VERY GENERALLY ARE. HARSH, MAN. YET TODAY THAT AUTHOR, EDGAR ALLAN POE, IS ONE OF THE FEW WRITERS TO BE HONORED BY A STATUE IN BOSTON. TED REINSTEIN TELLS THE TALE OF LOVE AND HATE AND THE MAN WHO PUT THE CHILL INTO AMERICAN LITERATURE. THEY'RE THE STUFF THAT'S DEAD, WHO STOOD AND LIED BEFORE THEE ARE AGAIN. IN DEATH. AROUND THEE. THE DARK SINISTER WORDS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, HAUNTED BY SPIRITS, PREOCCUPIED BY DEATH. THE BOSTON BORN WRITER IS FAMOUS FOR WORKS LIKE THE TELL TALE Continue reading >>>

Thomas DiBenedetto has left the Roma Board of Directors in an official decision made by the AGM of Trigoria. The 64-year-old was also president of Roma for a period of 11 months and laid the foundation for the international development and re-marketing of the club prior to handing over the presidency to his successor, James Pallotta. DiBenedetto led the negotiations for the acquisition for a majority stake of the Giallorossi by NEEP, a company formed by the Bostonian with his American colleagues Pallotta, Michael Ruane and Richard D’Amore. NEEP Continue reading >>>

Between picking apples, Instagraming foliage, and guzzling pumpkin-spice lattes, it’s perfectly understandable if Halloween preparation may have slipped your mind. Or maybe, like us, you’re just extremely lazy. But extreme laziness and extreme creativity are not mutually exclusive. A genuine Bostonian stays true to where he comes from and his Halloween costume is a moment to show off that Boston knowledge. So flaunt it, Boston. We approve. Need help brainstorming the most Boston costumes? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Tom and Gisele Guys, bust out those Brady jerseys. Continue reading >>>