Boston/Region Articles
Lowell celebrates Kerouac's "Beat"
Steve Hallo
September marks the 50th anniversary of the publishing of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road." To celebrate, Kerouac's hometown, Lowell, has planned three months of events. The festivities began with the opening of an exhibit of his life and work. The central piece of the collection is the 120-foot scroll on which Kerouac typed the original manuscript.
September marks the 50th anniversary of the publishing of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road." To celebrate, Kerouac's hometown, Lowell, has planned three months of events. The festivities began with the opening of an exhibit of his life and work. The central piece of the collection is the 120-foot scroll on which Kerouac typed the original manuscript.
Public Garden to get a facelift
Somsavath Phanthady
The Boston Common's Parade Ground is getting a layer of new grass and will be closed from April until December 2007.
The Boston Common's Parade Ground is getting a layer of new grass and will be closed from April until December 2007.
Area Filipinos mark Independence Day with music and dance
Somsavath Phanthady
Boston City Hall Plaza was filled with music and colorful costumes Saturday as area Filipinos celebrated their 109th Independence Day.
Boston City Hall Plaza was filled with music and colorful costumes Saturday as area Filipinos celebrated their 109th Independence Day.
Penguins in our midst.....
Kelly George
A sidewalk mural of two Rockhopper penguins recently was painted at Park and Tremont Streets, courtesy of Sidewalk Sam. With 40 years of public art making under his belt, Sam got interactive with spectators in the Boston Common Thursday.
A sidewalk mural of two Rockhopper penguins recently was painted at Park and Tremont Streets, courtesy of Sidewalk Sam. With 40 years of public art making under his belt, Sam got interactive with spectators in the Boston Common Thursday.
Ride of Silence honors killed/injured bicyclists
Kelly George
Thirty-seven Boston area bicyclists rode in a silent procession from Somerville to the Boston Common Tuesday as part of Ride of Silence 2007, an international event honoring bicyclists killed or injured in crashes.
Thirty-seven Boston area bicyclists rode in a silent procession from Somerville to the Boston Common Tuesday as part of Ride of Silence 2007, an international event honoring bicyclists killed or injured in crashes.
2007 AIDS walk tops fund raising goal
Steve Hallo
The 2007 AIDS walk raised over $1.2m in pledges, breaking the goal set by organizers. The walk, now in its 22nd year, has raised over $30m for AIDS research since its inception.
The 2007 AIDS walk raised over $1.2m in pledges, breaking the goal set by organizers. The walk, now in its 22nd year, has raised over $30m for AIDS research since its inception.
Italian Americans remember their roots
Somsavath Phanthady
The statue of Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus was proudly displayed in North End last weekend as Anzanos reconnected with their roots.
The statue of Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus was proudly displayed in North End last weekend as Anzanos reconnected with their roots.
Legislature cements gay marriage rights
Steve Hallo and Matthew Porter
State legislators voted to not submit to a public vote the proposed constitutional amendment that marriage can only be between one woman and one man. The vote allowed gay marriage to stay legal in Massachusetts. The two sides greeted the decision with cries of "thank you" or disapproval.(Video package.)
State legislators voted to not submit to a public vote the proposed constitutional amendment that marriage can only be between one woman and one man. The vote allowed gay marriage to stay legal in Massachusetts. The two sides greeted the decision with cries of "thank you" or disapproval.(Video package.)
State legislators hold hearing on bike safety bill
Steve Hallo
The Massachusetts joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held hearings for new legislation concerning bicycle safety laws. The bill aims to tweak current laws and equate bicycles to cars and motorcycles. The new legislation is similar to a bill passed last year that was vetoed by then Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey.
The Massachusetts joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held hearings for new legislation concerning bicycle safety laws. The bill aims to tweak current laws and equate bicycles to cars and motorcycles. The new legislation is similar to a bill passed last year that was vetoed by then Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey.
Private dorm planned to serve Boston student market
Steve Hallo
Two private Dallas building contractors have filed with the BRA for a permit to build a privately run dormitory near Symphony Hall. The two companies have purchased a portion of the YCMA building to build on. Area residents are concerned that a large concentration of students might adversely affect the residential nature of the neighborhood.
Two private Dallas building contractors have filed with the BRA for a permit to build a privately run dormitory near Symphony Hall. The two companies have purchased a portion of the YCMA building to build on. Area residents are concerned that a large concentration of students might adversely affect the residential nature of the neighborhood.
Charles River Skate Park slated for completion in 2008
Steve Hallo
Despite setbacks due to Big Dig construction delays, the skating community is enthusiastic about the Charles River Skatepark scheduled to open at the end of 2008. The park is close to the Museum of Science park. (Picture courtesy of WWW.Charlesriverskatepark.org)
Despite setbacks due to Big Dig construction delays, the skating community is enthusiastic about the Charles River Skatepark scheduled to open at the end of 2008. The park is close to the Museum of Science park. (Picture courtesy of WWW.Charlesriverskatepark.org)
Street performers rock Faneuil Hall
Somsavath Phanthady
Acrobats, clowns, jugglers, musicians and people impersonating statues celebrated street arts and culture at Faneuil Hall on Memorial Day weekend.
Acrobats, clowns, jugglers, musicians and people impersonating statues celebrated street arts and culture at Faneuil Hall on Memorial Day weekend.
Boston drivers drive us wild....
Matt Porter
An annual survey released last week lists Boston drivers as some of the rudest in the nation. JSONS asked Boston residents for their perspective on driving conditions in the city. (Video package.)
An annual survey released last week lists Boston drivers as some of the rudest in the nation. JSONS asked Boston residents for their perspective on driving conditions in the city. (Video package.)
Dog walking: not as easy as it seems
Somsavath Phanthady
Dog walking may seem simple but it's not. Read what some of Boston's dog walkers say about their profession. Above, Charles Werber and the dogs quench their thirst during a walk in a park in Newton.
Dog walking may seem simple but it's not. Read what some of Boston's dog walkers say about their profession. Above, Charles Werber and the dogs quench their thirst during a walk in a park in Newton.
Boston's gays and lesbians mark their pride at Faneuil Hall
Somsavath Phanthady
Throngs of people Saturday celebrated Pride Week at Faneuil Hall, making it one of the most colorful and joyous events in Boston.
Throngs of people Saturday celebrated Pride Week at Faneuil Hall, making it one of the most colorful and joyous events in Boston.
Thoughtful advocacy yields positive results in artist health coverage
Kelly George
Kathy Bitetti, executive director of the Artists Foundation, is making sure that the Massachusetts health care reform legislation does not negatively impact the artist community. Bitetti splits her time between the state house and Artist Town Meetings where she's helping artists navigate through the complexities of the legislation.
Kathy Bitetti, executive director of the Artists Foundation, is making sure that the Massachusetts health care reform legislation does not negatively impact the artist community. Bitetti splits her time between the state house and Artist Town Meetings where she's helping artists navigate through the complexities of the legislation.
International students in the U.S. agonize and hope
Somsavath Phanthady
Some have traveled thousands of miles, spending many sleepless hours sitting confined in an airplane seat. Some have left their spouses and small children behind. Others have parents worrying or even crying about them back home.
Some have traveled thousands of miles, spending many sleepless hours sitting confined in an airplane seat. Some have left their spouses and small children behind. Others have parents worrying or even crying about them back home.