Christopher Kimball is a man of many hats — in college he was a self-described “Deadhead” who almost pursued a Ph.D. in Primitive Art. Today, he is the founder, editor, and publisher of Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines. He also hosts PBS cooking shows America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country. And in 2012, because he wasn’t busy enough, Kimball began hosting America’s Test Kitchen Radio. Kimball stopped by Greater Boston’s studios to explain his cooking philosophy, how he keeps his passion for food alive, and whether he ever Continue reading >>>

”We are grateful for this generous donation from Shaw’s. In addition to the 400 meals they are providing at the Kids Cafe on Friday, the financial contribution will enable us to provide an additional 118,000 meals to those in need in eastern Massachusetts,” said D’Amato.The Yawkey Club of Roxbury is one of several local Boys and Girls Clubs with a Kids Cafe program. In addition to the $5,000 donation, Shaw’s leaders also provided more than 125 pizzas as well as salads for the Kids Cafe to serve during the dinner service on January 4.According to the USDA, nearly 15 percent of U.S. Continue reading >>>

WIN-WIN: As founder of the Newton-based nonprofit Discovering What’s Next, Carol Greenfield  has discovered that people over age 55 are excited to enter their “encore” stage of life, but find few opportunities that offer the meaningful, paid part-time work they are seeking. To fill this need, the Newton resident has taken on a new role as director of ReServe Greater Boston.   Founded in New York City in 2005, ReServe is a program of Career Moves, a division of Jewish Vocational Service, that matches older adults with assignments in the nonprofit and public sectors that pay a stipend. Continue reading >>>

  Some of the Boston area’s most celebrated restaurants, including Wellesley's Blue Ginger,  will be participating in the 31st annual Super Hunger Brunch on Jan. 26 and 27 to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank.  With a growing list of more than 21 restaurants, diners can choose sweet and savory dishes from menus designed especially for the Super Hunger Brunch. Prices are set at $25, $35 and $50 per person. For more information and to purchase gift certificates visit gbfb.org/SuperHungerBrunch. To view menus and make reservations visit the websites of participating restaurants. According Continue reading >>>

Here are five perks to working in Waltham, and why you should check it out: Work at the Epicenter of InnovationNot many cities can claim being the center of the Industrial Revolution (okay, so London did and had a long song and dance about it during the opening ceremony for the Summer Olympic Games), but here in the US – it’s Waltham, boasting the first modern factory and is credited with staring the Industrial RevolutionAlso home to the Steampunk Movement, where imagination, history and ingenuity continues to be celebrated annuallyFill up on Quality Cuisine from Restaurant RowThe Elephant Continue reading >>>

By Samantha Laine, Town Correspondent The José Mateo Ballet Theatre in Harvard Square will be hosting an open house on Sunday, January 6, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The ballet theatre, a nonprofit organization that opened in 1986, is the second largest professional ballet company and school in the Greater Boston area. Scott Fraser, the managing director, said the school’s mission is to use dance and ballet training to reach out to the diverse community of Greater Boston. Hosting open houses is one way the theatre accomplishes this mission. “When the school was founded, the whole premise was to Continue reading >>>

Thursday, January 3, 2013, 11:30am   The Greater Boston markets registered 6.6 percent rent growth year-over-year and a positive 1.4 million square feet in net absorption, according to fourth quarter 2012 data released this week by Jones Lang LaSalle. According to the commercial real estate firm, Boston's Financial District registered a vacancy rate of 11.9 percent at the year's end, an improvement of four Continue reading >>>

Boston, MA The Greater Boston office market ended 2012 with a bang, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle. It had a 6.6% rent growth year-over-year and a positive 1.4 million square feet in direct net absorption.Leading the way in the recovery was Boston's financial district that has been benefitting from the spillover demand for the Back Bay and Seaport Districts. This submarket had a direct vacancy rate 11.9% at year-end, a level not seen since early 2010 and an improvement of over four percentage points year-over-year, although the availability rate was 19.1%.In the past, according to Continue reading >>>

3 Jan, 2013 15:30 CET Boston – The Boston Foundation, Greater Boston’s community foundation, has promoted Kate Guedj to the role of Vice President for Development and Donor Services. The promotion was announced by Paul S. Grogan, Continue reading >>>

“Scott was a tough, relentless, hard-nosed and highly committed football player for us, and he brings those same attributes as a coach,” said Murphy, who had Larkee as a freshman recruit in his second season, 1995, at Harvard Stadium. “He brings a great balance of expertise, work ethic, and a great understanding of the Harvard football program to our staff.”