The Gloucester Writers Center is presenting a special veterans' program today titled "Readings and Conversations on War and Writing." The event takes place at 3 p.m. at the Harbor Room, 8 Norwood Court, across East Main Street from the Writers Center. The public is invited to an afternoon of poems, memoir, history and photography by veterans from Gloucester, the North Shore and greater Boston. The Gloucester Writers Center is reaching out to veterans, their families and the community to take part in this program in the hope that it will inaugurate an annual gathering in Gloucester to focus on Continue reading >>>

Well hey hey, my my. According to Rust Never Sleeps' website, the band "is a unique, live rock show that celebrates the music, and musical career of Neil Young. Based in the Greater Boston area, Rust Never Sleeps pays tribute to Neil Young and his music the best way they know how... with integrity." Marlborough Patch asked drummer Jeremy Esposito five questions before the band hits the stage on Friday. Marlborough Patch: Why Neil Young?JE: Neil is a major influence on all of us. We love his music. MP: Does anyone in the band have hair like Neil Young?JE: Yes … our fearless leader … Kenny Continue reading >>>

Home Sports   Rich on Running: For bad weather, cross that bridge when you come to it By Rich Tenorio / The Daily Item While the trees, bushes and grass must love the rain that has descended upon Greater Boston - right in time for Lilac Sunday - chances are this is one "hydration" that local runners won't like.Running in the rain just isn't for me. Rain makes my normally light jacket feel like a heavy winter coat. My sneakers get drenched whenever I hit a puddle. And the one time I went barefoot running in wet conditions, I sustained my first Continue reading >>>

Editor's note: The following is from the Elizabeth Peabody House: ----------------------------------------------------- Somerville, MA – Haitian-born pediatrician Dr. Nicole Prudent of Boston Medical Center, was one of child advocates being honored at this year's 4-Who-Care Awards, presented by The Elizabeth Peabody House of Greater Boston.  Prudent joined five other our other honorees at this year’s 4-Who-Care Awards. The program, attended by a near-capacity crowd, took place on Thursday, May 3rd from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Holiday Inn Boston at Beacon Hill, 5 Blossom Street located Continue reading >>>

Home / Citybiznews / Health/Biotech / We Recommend... South Shore Skin Center and Spa Dermatologists Participate in Free Skin Cancer Screening on Thursday, May 17th at Jordan Hospital Club Cancer CenterCAPE COD, Continue reading >>>

Home / Citybiznews / Private Companies / We Recommend... B.C. Tent Awning, the region's leading provider of tents, awnings and accessories, provided tenting for "Haru Matsuri" Boston 2012, held April 29th at Continue reading >>>

Mayor Menino Presented Cherry Trees in Mattapan Photo by Isabel Leon The Consul General of Japan presents Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston with cherry trees at the Taylor Elementary School in Mattapan. The May 10 planting ceremony was part of the Greater Boston-Japan Cherry Blossom Festival which marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of Japanese flowering cherry trees from Japan to the United States. The original trees, which were planted in Washington D.C., have become a symbol of the close relations between the two countries. This entry was posted on Thursday, Continue reading >>>

Home / Citybiznews / General Business / We Recommend... Data center design firm is one of four companies recognized for growth for seventh consecutive yearBOSTON, Mass.-- Integrated Design Group, an architectural, Continue reading >>>

Name: Millianette “Millie”  Age: 12 School: Day Middle School Accomplishment: On Sun., May 7, Millianette participated in the annual Walk for Hunger. She and her Big Sister Sara Sinicropi-Yao have raised donations to help alleviate local hunger. Although this is her first walk, her enthusiasm and dedication shine through. In addition, Millie and her Big Sister Sara Sinicropi-Yao, also a Newton resident, recently celebrated their one year anniversary together with the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. Key to Awesomeness: Her passion to help others. In June she hopes to participate Continue reading >>>

Gary R. Magnuson, Executive Vice President at Citizens Bank, is expected to be elected chairman of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), at the association’s 97th annual meeting luncheon on Friday at the Waltham Westin Hotel. Several hundred AIM members and their guests from across the state are expected to attend the event. Established in 1915, AIM is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan employer association in the state whose members range from Fortune 500 firms to sole proprietorships, employing more than 560,000 Continue reading >>>