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Beer and wings The waterfront Sea Dog Brew Pub in Hull offers enviable sunset dining. It may be the only place in Greater Boston where you can watch the sun dapple the sparkling water then set behind the Harbor Islands and city skyline, while pleasure boats cruise below. The gorgeous view from the third-floor deck is similar to one that boaters often get to see while cruising around Boston Harbor. But Hull and the restaurant are uniquely situated to offer land-bound diners a similar view. Sea Dog offers fresh, craft-brewed suds, and Wednesday may be the best time to take in the casual beer-soaked Continue reading >>>

PMC auction: Meet Katie Couric in Boston!

Katie Couric hosts a new daily talk show, "Katie" premiering on September 10 and airing on WCVB-TV Ch. 5 at 3 p.m.! You and three guests (party of 4) can meet Katie at a special VIP luncheon event in Boston on Wednesday, September 5. The private event will be held in the greater Boston area, the location will be disclosed to the winner. And we'll make sure you and your group have your photo taken with Katie!Katie’s husband Jay Monahan died of colon cancer 1998 at the age of 42; as a result, Couric became a spokeswoman Continue reading >>>

Y open house honors public safety personnel

The North Suburban YMCA, along with the YMCA of Greater Boston, is saying thank you to fire, police and emergency medical technicians with an Open House through July 31. Additionally, if any emergency service personnel choose to join the Y during Open House week, the joiner fee will be waived ($25-$50 savings). North Suburban YMCA officials said they would like to let these hard-working people know how much they are appreciated by the community. “The YMCA of Greater Boston supports all of our emergency services personnel,” said YMCA of Greater Boston president and CEO Kevin Washington. Continue reading >>>

WFNX signal to become Clear Channel’s “The Harbor”

Clear Channel just announced ‘FNX’s 101.7 signal will become WHBA-FM “The Harbor.” WHBA will be Clear Channel’s fifth radio station in the Greater Boston area and will “play anything,” according the company’s release. Why do I think anything means 500 very carefully-curated Top 40 songs? Surely, it doesn’t mean the Pixies or Dresden Dolls or Passion Pit. This from the release: “Unlike any other Boston radio station, 101.7 The Harbor will play a variety of music and styles spanning four decades.  WHBA-FM will feature listeners’ favorite songs from a variety of artists Continue reading >>>

Boston’s Artist Professional Toolkit Comes to Montserrat; Provides Practicing … – SYS

BEVERLY, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/24/12 -- A new, two-semester professional certificate program, which teaches artists the business skills for work in the creative economy, is being launched this fall in collaboration with Montserrat College of Art -- www.montserrat.edu -- and Boston's Arts and Business Council http://www.artsandbusinesscouncil.org/. The Artist Professional Toolkit Program (APT), now in its eighth year, teaches practicing visual artists the skills and confidence they need to master the business challenges of being an artist. In addition, artists Continue reading >>>

Boston’s Artist Professional Toolkit Comes to Montserrat; Provides Practicing …

BEVERLY, MA, Jul 24, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- A new, two-semester professional certificate program, which teaches artists the business skills for work in the creative economy, is being launched this fall in collaboration with Montserrat College of Art -- www.montserrat.edu -- and Boston's Arts and Business Council http://www.artsandbusinesscouncil.org/ . The Artist Professional Toolkit Program (APT), Continue reading >>>

Storms Move Into Mass., Greater Boston

BOSTON — Strong storms moving into the Boston area have prompted two kinds of alerts Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Alan Dunham with the National Weather Service says a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Worcester, Norfolk and Middlesex counties. “People in the warning area, if they see a storm coming, they should seek shelter immediately,” Dunham said. “These storms have a history of three-quarter-inch hail and frequent lightning.” A severe thunderstorm watch — a lower level alert — is in effect until 8 p.m. Continue reading >>>

North Shore Medical Center named one of top hospitals in Mass.

The following was submitted by Jean Graham, marketing and media relations manager for North Shore Medical Center: North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) has been named to the U. S. News and World Report list of the 24 best hospitals in Massachusetts, joining Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in receiving the honor.NSMC also received regional accolades from the magazine, earning a Best Hospitals designation in the Greater Boston rankings, and was designated as a high-performing hospital in both Geriatrics and Pulmonology based on clinical quality Continue reading >>>

Charles River Movers Offers Special Discount to Facebook Fans – Virtual

Charles River Movers, a full-service moving business serving the greater Boston area, is pleased to announce special discounts this summer for seniors, repeat customers, and their fans on Facebook. Waltham, MA (PRWEB) July 24, 2012 After 35 years of serving the moving needs of the greater Boston area, Charles River Movers understands the necessity of full-service relocation solutions to avoid stress while moving to a new home or business. The moving company treats their reputation as their specialty, with a package of affordable services that fit the needs of homes and office spaces regardless Continue reading >>>