BOSTON — A combination of high tides, blistering cold and more than 14 inches of snow is expected to pummel the Greater Boston area on Thursday and Friday when the first nor'easter of 2014 hits southern New England. The potential impact of the storm has led the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning for all of eastern Massachusetts. Parking ban are in effect throughout the region, including Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Braintree and Quincy. Thursday and Friday classes have been canceled in many communities. For a complete list click here. As of press time, Brookline Continue reading >>>

With the Greater Boston commercial real estate market saying goodbye to 2013 with a strong fourth quarter, MetroWest still saw a rise in its office vacancy rate (17 percent to 20.1 percent, despite lower average rents for top-of-the-line, or Class A, space).Hopkinton-based EMC's decision to vacate its Westborough facility — and 382,000 square feet of space — certainly played a role, but what are some of the rental battles that will still linger for MetroWest in the New Year?"Trends are still favoring the inner city," said Brendan Carroll, senior vice president of research for Boston-based Continue reading >>>

It’s all about giving back, said Boston resident Jan Leife, who founded Just Add Cooking with fellow Swede Anders Lindell in March. “When we moved to the United States, we started looking for a ‘Just Add Cooking service’ since we had used this fantastic service for many years back home in Sweden. We were really surprised when we couldn’t find it here in the Greater Boston area,” said Lindell. “We believe it’s time for American families to reclaim their kitchen and start eating healthy, home-cooked dinners, enjoying the time together and teaching the kids how to cook.” The Continue reading >>>

On Monday, Mayor-elect Marty Walsh will dive into detail about the collection of community service events he and his inaugural committee will host on the days leading up to the swearing in ceremony. Walsh is slated to officially assume the office of Mayor of Boston on January 6, 2014. Earlier this month the Walsh camp released preliminary details for how he plans on ringing in his new municipal position but Monday he will be joined by representatives from Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) and the Greater Boston Food Bank in his native Dorchester make these details clearer. ABCD Continue reading >>>

By Sanjay Salomon / Boston.com staff

One thing is for certain: When you land a penthouse, you’re definitely on top! We have gathered a handful of penthouses listed around Greater Boston in a wide array of prices. Many of these units offer modern kitchens, high ceilings, and, of course, exceptional views of the city and more.

How much does it cost to live in a penthouse? Test your knowledge and take our quiz.

The long-term future of congressional support for research and development is being shaped right now, and the stakes are high. Those of us who see firsthand the power of scientific research can offer a simple message for America’s policy makers: To help close the budget deficit, close the innovation deficit. Earlier this month, Congress passed a budget deal that eases some of the automatic spending cuts known as sequestration. For the next two years, discretionary spending will be cut less severely and indiscriminately than it has been since March, when sequestration began. This is good news Continue reading >>>

Watertown, MA (PRWEB) December 27, 2013 Christmas is just around the corner! The holiday season is meant for family gatherings, reunions and happy times. Sir Grout of Greater Boston's state-of-the-art hard surface restoration services can leave homes in pristine conditions for loved ones. Amazingly, Sir Grout of Greater Boston introduces a 10% discount promotion for all services of $500 or more that can be booked before January 31, 2014. See coupon for details. Christmas unites families and friends, Continue reading >>>

By Sanjay Salomon / Boston.com staff

One thing is for certain: When you land a penthouse, you’re definitely on top! We have gathered a handful of penthouses listed around Greater Boston in a wide array of prices. Many of these units offer modern kitchens, high ceilings, and, of course, exceptional views of the city and more.

How much does it cost to live in a penthouse? Test your knowledge and take our quiz.

By Amy Gorel, Boston University News Service Bypassing the trendy, expensive South End restaurants, some delivery trucks make their way into a deserted section of the neighborhood. Stopping at a warehouse tucked away between Interstate 93 and the Mass. Ave. Connector, they drop off cartons of food to eager volunteers waiting in the 117,000-square-foot distribution center. The volunteers throw out decayed food and sort the rest into neat cardboard boxes that are ready for delivery. The Greater Boston Food Bank’s warehouse, with shelves expanding on all sides towering ten times higher Continue reading >>>

CJN National News Posted: Friday, December 27, 2013 8:37 am Boston Jewish funeral home going non-denominational TIMES OF ISRAEL | 0 comments A new nondenominational Jewish burial society Continue reading >>>