Despite “fiscal cliff” concerns, a growing number of Greater Boston employers expect to boost hiring during the first quarter of next year, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Eighteen percent of Hub companies plan to hire more workers from January to March, while only 4 percent expect to reduce staff. That’s an improvement from the fourth quarter when only 13 percent of companies said they planned to hire more workers while 7 percent said they would reduce their employee count. The most reliable sectors for employment are durable goods manufacturing; wholesale Continue reading >>>

Despite “fiscal cliff” concerns, a growing number of Greater Boston employers expect to boost hiring during the first quarter of next year, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Eighteen percent of Hub companies plan to hire more workers from January to March, while only 4 percent expect to reduce staff. That’s an improvement from the fourth quarter when only 13 percent of companies said they planned to hire more workers while 7 percent said they would reduce their employee count. The most reliable sectors for employment are durable goods manufacturing; wholesale Continue reading >>>

United Soccer Leagues: TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 10) The Premier Development League is pleased to announce the addition of the Rel Boston Rams for the 2013 season. Rel Boston, a newly established mens amateur team, is led by President Michael Madden and General Manager John Barata and will be dedicated to fielding players from the talent-rich Greater Boston area while providing an affordable entertainment option for the local soccer community. Our vision is to become the areas top soccer club that identifies elite college-age players in our back yard to give them an opportunity to play for a club and Continue reading >>>

United Soccer Leagues: TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 10) The Premier Development League is pleased to announce the addition of the Rel Boston Rams for the 2013 season. Rel Boston, a newly established mens amateur team, is led by President Michael Madden and General Manager John Barata and will be dedicated to fielding players from the talent-rich Greater Boston area while providing an affordable entertainment option for the local soccer community. Our vision is to become the areas top soccer club that identifies elite college-age players in our back yard to give them an opportunity to play for a club and Continue reading >>>

Christmas Time Conceived and Directed by Robert J. Eagle; Music Direction, Paul S. Katz; Choreography, Susan M. Chebookjian; Production Stage Manager, Lori E. Baruch; Scenic Design, Robert Moody; Lighting Design, David Wilson; Wardrobe Coordinator, Joe Michienzie; Conductor, Jeffrey P. Leonard Guest Artists: Sarah Pfisterer, Rick Hilsabeck Soloists/Featured Performers: R. Glen Michell, Joanne Campbell, Jean-Alfred Chavier, Robert Cincotta, Jean Grace, Herb Philpott, BriAnna Maguire, Scott Abreu, Paul Marchesiani, Gary Vincent, Greta DiGiorgio, Daniel Forest Sullivan, Buddy Bergeron, Korinne Continue reading >>>

Christmas Time Conceived and Directed by Robert J. Eagle; Music Direction, Paul S. Katz; Choreography, Susan M. Chebookjian; Production Stage Manager, Lori E. Baruch; Scenic Design, Robert Moody; Lighting Design, David Wilson; Wardrobe Coordinator, Joe Michienzie; Conductor, Jeffrey P. Leonard Guest Artists: Sarah Pfisterer, Rick Hilsabeck Soloists/Featured Performers: R. Glen Michell, Joanne Campbell, Jean-Alfred Chavier, Robert Cincotta, Jean Grace, Herb Philpott, BriAnna Maguire, Scott Abreu, Paul Marchesiani, Gary Vincent, Greta DiGiorgio, Daniel Forest Sullivan, Buddy Bergeron, Korinne Continue reading >>>

  Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston joined with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners to celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week in November. This recognition week provided an opportunity to celebrate these exceptional health care providers and to remind the public that there are more than 155,000 nurse practitioners in the United States who provide high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive and patient-centered care to patients across the country. “Our NPs play an integral role within our organization helping patients with acute pain and symptom management, providing Continue reading >>>

Helping families in and around Greater Boston at Christmas has been Globe Santa’s mission for more than 50 years, and judging by the number of letters requesting assistance that include a note of thanks, his work has not gone unnoticed. “First of all, I want to thank you for everything you do, not only for my own family but all the families in Boston who can use a glimmer of hope to look forward to each Christmas season,” a mother from Roslindale wrote in a letter to Globe Santa. The single mother lives with her 5-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son in a one-bedroom apartment, and she takes Continue reading >>>

“I can’t always afford to buy the clothes and books she may need, but my daughter, God love her, she just says ‘It’s OK, Mom, we can get it next time,’ and is always very gracious,” the girl’s mother wrote.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has finalized casting for its annual holiday revue CHRISTMASTIME, now in its 30th edition.  Broadway stars Sarah Pfisterer (Phantom of the Opera, Show Boat) and Rick Hilsabeck (Billy Elliot, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) return to Reagle after their highly acclaimed run in My Fair Lady this past summer to lead a cast of nearly 200 in this beloved musical spectacular. CHRISTMASTIME is scheduled for 10 performances only, December 7-16 at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. The matinee on Sunday, December 9 at 1:00 pm is already sold out.  BroadwayWorld Continue reading >>>