Boston/Region Articles
Red Sox rally prepares team , fans for ALDS games
Samantha Baime
More than 5,000 Red Sox fans came out to city hall plaza Monday for a 3-hour rally only days from the best-of five divisional series between the American League East Champions Boston Red Sox and the AL West Champions Lost Angeles Angels.
More than 5,000 Red Sox fans came out to city hall plaza Monday for a 3-hour rally only days from the best-of five divisional series between the American League East Champions Boston Red Sox and the AL West Champions Lost Angeles Angels.
Gourd-geously lit pumpkins help save lives at annual festival
Jessica Lander
At the 5th Annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival Saturday families engaged in all kinds of pumpkin related activities while supporting kids with life threatening illnesses.
At the 5th Annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival Saturday families engaged in all kinds of pumpkin related activities while supporting kids with life threatening illnesses.
Boston fans celebrate World Series win
Andrew Bruss
Boston police were on hand to disperse crowds as college students took to the streets in celebration over the Red Sox's World Series victory Sunday. Thirty seven were arrested for disorderly conduct.
Boston police were on hand to disperse crowds as college students took to the streets in celebration over the Red Sox's World Series victory Sunday. Thirty seven were arrested for disorderly conduct.
Boston Bucks: a way for students to eat away from the dining hall
Jason Cohen
Boston students tired of eating at their college's dining hall now have another option. Boston Bucks is an alternative meal plan which allows studens to eat at approximately 55 restaurants and pubs in Allston, Cambridge, and the downtown Boston area.
Boston students tired of eating at their college's dining hall now have another option. Boston Bucks is an alternative meal plan which allows studens to eat at approximately 55 restaurants and pubs in Allston, Cambridge, and the downtown Boston area.
UMass Amherst to benefit most in $2b. bond bill for higher education
Melanie Cordova
Many of Massachusetts's public universities, state, and community colleges will profit significantly from Governor Patrick's historic $2 billion bond bill with University of Massachusetts Amherst being the greatest beneficiary.
Many of Massachusetts's public universities, state, and community colleges will profit significantly from Governor Patrick's historic $2 billion bond bill with University of Massachusetts Amherst being the greatest beneficiary.
Veterans, their families, concerned citizens have personal reasons to protest war
Catarine Verdi
During the anti-war demonstration on the Boston Common Saturday, many veterans complained that the government was not taking care of them and families expressed anger at their relatives' return trips to Iraq.
During the anti-war demonstration on the Boston Common Saturday, many veterans complained that the government was not taking care of them and families expressed anger at their relatives' return trips to Iraq.
Boston Can Share helps those in need
Sean Bennett
Boston Can Share is a food drive run by Mayor Menino and several city agencies and private companies in an attempt to feed the hungry in the Boston area during the upcoming holiday season.
T Radio to rock MBTA stations
Matt Byrne
In partnership with a local company, the MBTA will begin testing a broadcast of music and talk in North Station, South Station and Airport Station. The program may soon reach all stations in the T system.
In partnership with a local company, the MBTA will begin testing a broadcast of music and talk in North Station, South Station and Airport Station. The program may soon reach all stations in the T system.
MBTA to add 10 new cars to Green Line
Jessica Lander
The MBTA is adding 10 new trains to the busy Green Line, in hopes it will reduce delays and breakdowns. The trains were bought from AnsaldoBreda, a company the MBTA had sued a few years ago for delivering defective units.
The MBTA is adding 10 new trains to the busy Green Line, in hopes it will reduce delays and breakdowns. The trains were bought from AnsaldoBreda, a company the MBTA had sued a few years ago for delivering defective units.
CA company sending Santa to a chimney near you
John Lee
The way Charlie Madden sees it, being a rent-a-Santa is about making people happy.
The way Charlie Madden sees it, being a rent-a-Santa is about making people happy.
Minister works to curb holiday season violence
Matt Quan
TPastor Larry Kim is working to make this holiday season different for Boston's at-risk youth. He and other Christian leaders are reaching out to gangs in an effort to end violence during the "Season of Peace."
TPastor Larry Kim is working to make this holiday season different for Boston's at-risk youth. He and other Christian leaders are reaching out to gangs in an effort to end violence during the "Season of Peace."
It's a dog's life all right -- but an awfully good one
Michelle Hunter
What will it be this year: Imported fashions from Italy, glittering jewelry or homemade holiday cookies? At 'sPoochies Spa and Boutique in the South End, you can buy your dog just about anything this holiday season.
What will it be this year: Imported fashions from Italy, glittering jewelry or homemade holiday cookies? At 'sPoochies Spa and Boutique in the South End, you can buy your dog just about anything this holiday season.
Sharing secrets becomes a popular new art form
Lily Yuhas
Secrets collector Frank Warren, creator of Postsecret and postsecret.com, shared secrets, including his own, Tuesday at the Brattle Theater.
Secrets collector Frank Warren, creator of Postsecret and postsecret.com, shared secrets, including his own, Tuesday at the Brattle Theater.
Boston celebrates Sox victory--a photo album
Bostonians hit the streets at midnight Sunday to celebrate the Rex second World Series victory in four years. Jon Satriale was there.
Chinatown Park replaces eyesore
Darcy Hofmann
Chinatown Park's opening on Sept. 12 marked the first of three parks planned to open on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a 30 acre stretch of land which once was the Central Artery.
Chinatown Park's opening on Sept. 12 marked the first of three parks planned to open on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a 30 acre stretch of land which once was the Central Artery.
BU BioLab sparks more controversy
Chona Camomot
A new lab being constructed in Boston's South End could house some of the world's deadliest agents, and some area residents are not happy about its location.
A new lab being constructed in Boston's South End could house some of the world's deadliest agents, and some area residents are not happy about its location.
Crowds march in Boston to end the Iraq war
Ioannis Papadopoulos
About 10,000 people Saturday spread the message of "peace" in Boston as part of nationwide demonstrations, that took place in 11 cities, against the Iraq war.
About 10,000 people Saturday spread the message of "peace" in Boston as part of nationwide demonstrations, that took place in 11 cities, against the Iraq war.
Cambridge vigil recalls victims of domestic violence
Catarine Verdi
The children playing in the Cambridge city hallyard thought the red placards on the sidewalk were fun to play with. But these placards were adult business. They represented victims who had died because of domestic violence.
The children playing in the Cambridge city hallyard thought the red placards on the sidewalk were fun to play with. But these placards were adult business. They represented victims who had died because of domestic violence.
Boston to New York bus companies still generate concerns
Jason Cohen,
Students traveling to New York this holiday season may want to think twice when traveling on one of the cheap bus companies. Inexpensive tickets often mean a reduction in safety, as well.
Students traveling to New York this holiday season may want to think twice when traveling on one of the cheap bus companies. Inexpensive tickets often mean a reduction in safety, as well.
Columbus Day parade celebrates America
Jessica Lander
The annual Columbus Day parade took place in the North End on Sunday and attracted thousands of spectators, who celebrated the anniversary of Columbus' arrival to America. The parade featured everything from marching bands and veterans, to clowns and classic cars.
The annual Columbus Day parade took place in the North End on Sunday and attracted thousands of spectators, who celebrated the anniversary of Columbus' arrival to America. The parade featured everything from marching bands and veterans, to clowns and classic cars.
Alzheimer's walk attracts thousands
Jill Vallecorsa
The Alzheimer's Association sponsored Memory Walk 2007 attacted approximately 9,000 walkers Sunday at Canal Park in Cambridge. The event featured barbecue provided by the Outback Steakhouse and entertainment by various performers.
The Alzheimer's Association sponsored Memory Walk 2007 attacted approximately 9,000 walkers Sunday at Canal Park in Cambridge. The event featured barbecue provided by the Outback Steakhouse and entertainment by various performers.
"Scrubs" star Zach Braff ignites laughter at Harvard Square
Jessica Lander
Zach Braff, the star of "Scrubs" and "Garden State," came to Harvard Square for a question and answer session Sunday. He was the guest of the Harvard Lampoon, which also named him "Ice Cream Man of the Day."
Zach Braff, the star of "Scrubs" and "Garden State," came to Harvard Square for a question and answer session Sunday. He was the guest of the Harvard Lampoon, which also named him "Ice Cream Man of the Day."
Dog walk digs up history of pets
Justin Searles
The Forest Hills Trust conducted its 10th Annual Dog Walk Saturday to raise money to preserve Forest Hills Cemetery. The walking tour drew dozens of participants, and centered on the evolving role of the companion animal in society from Victorian times to today.
The Forest Hills Trust conducted its 10th Annual Dog Walk Saturday to raise money to preserve Forest Hills Cemetery. The walking tour drew dozens of participants, and centered on the evolving role of the companion animal in society from Victorian times to today.
Boston students protest Iraq War in black and in silence
Jessica Lander
College students from about twenty different Boston schools joined together on Friday to protest the Iraq war in a unique way. Instead of chanting and waving signs, the protesters dressed in black and marched in silence.
College students from about twenty different Boston schools joined together on Friday to protest the Iraq war in a unique way. Instead of chanting and waving signs, the protesters dressed in black and marched in silence.
xkcd webcomic fans converge in Cambridge park
Lily Yuhas
Hundreds of fans of the webcomic xkcd attended a meetup in Cambridge, inspired by coordinates hidden inside the comic strip. They found soul mates and met the creator of the of the strip that's a combination of "romance, sarcasm, math, and language."
Hundreds of fans of the webcomic xkcd attended a meetup in Cambridge, inspired by coordinates hidden inside the comic strip. They found soul mates and met the creator of the of the strip that's a combination of "romance, sarcasm, math, and language."
Fourth annual RiverSing draws crowd to Charles River
Lily Yuhas
RiverSing celebrated the autumnal equinox with a sing-along Sunday at the Charles River. The event was organized by the Revels and the Charles River Conservancy and attracted about 3,000 participants.
RiverSing celebrated the autumnal equinox with a sing-along Sunday at the Charles River. The event was organized by the Revels and the Charles River Conservancy and attracted about 3,000 participants.
Somerville gets fluffed up
Somerville last weekend celebrated the 90th anniversary of Marshmallow Fluff, a Union Square invention. Many people enjoyed the fluff concoctions prepared for the festival and others used the event as a fund raiser.
AltWheels festival excites young and old alike
Chona Camomot and Keith Koslowsky
Attendance for this year's AltWheels festival doubled and so did the number of exhibits. Eco-friendly New Englanders showcased the latest ideas in green technology.
Attendance for this year's AltWheels festival doubled and so did the number of exhibits. Eco-friendly New Englanders showcased the latest ideas in green technology.
Three festivals for the price of none
Exploring some of the state's recent festivals
Amy Tetreault, Bart Brooks, Cindy Liu
Autumn is the time for festivals around the state. Take a look at Grotonfest, the Southie Street Festival and Sudbury's festival.
Autumn is the time for festivals around the state. Take a look at Grotonfest, the Southie Street Festival and Sudbury's festival.
Snelgroves open Torie's Place Too to honor their daughter
Samantha Baime
On Oct. 3, Victoria Snelgrove, the Emerson junior killed during Red Sox celebrations in 2004, was remembered by many people in her East Bridgewater Community when a playground was renovated and dedicated in her honor.
On Oct. 3, Victoria Snelgrove, the Emerson junior killed during Red Sox celebrations in 2004, was remembered by many people in her East Bridgewater Community when a playground was renovated and dedicated in her honor.
New England colleges begin implementing campus emergency notification systems
Terry Ciccone
With recent school shootings, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters, more and more campuses in the Northeast are realizing the need for efficient emergency notification systems for their communities.
With recent school shootings, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters, more and more campuses in the Northeast are realizing the need for efficient emergency notification systems for their communities.
Charity reads across America to raise educational awareness
Justin Searles
Last Thursday volunteers across Boston, including several Emerson students, gathered to read children's classic The Story of Ferdinand as part of Read for the Record, an effort to break a world record and raise awareness of the connection between economic and educational disparities.
Last Thursday volunteers across Boston, including several Emerson students, gathered to read children's classic The Story of Ferdinand as part of Read for the Record, an effort to break a world record and raise awareness of the connection between economic and educational disparities.
Veterans, POW/MIA supporters gather at City Hall
Melissa Kloc
People gathered at City Hall Friday to honor National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Gov. Patrick and Mayor Menino declared Sept. 21, 2007, POW/MIA Recognition Day throughout the city.
People gathered at City Hall Friday to honor National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Gov. Patrick and Mayor Menino declared Sept. 21, 2007, POW/MIA Recognition Day throughout the city.
From the Iraq front line to the classroom
Ioannis Papadopoulos
While his friends in Long Island, N.Y., were planning their lives, Abe Cho, now a law student at Boston College, dropped out of school to join the Marines--at 17, he thought he was joining a "revolution." Today, eight years later, he acknowledges that this was "the worst decision" he could have made.
While his friends in Long Island, N.Y., were planning their lives, Abe Cho, now a law student at Boston College, dropped out of school to join the Marines--at 17, he thought he was joining a "revolution." Today, eight years later, he acknowledges that this was "the worst decision" he could have made.
Access advocates say 'NO' to bricks
Chona Camomot
Bostonians who need a little extra help getting around the city gathered together to protest dangerous sidewalks in Boston, specifically in the South End neighborhood. JSONS reporter Chona Camomot found out why the bricks are so dangerous and why Boston walkers should care.
Bostonians who need a little extra help getting around the city gathered together to protest dangerous sidewalks in Boston, specifically in the South End neighborhood. JSONS reporter Chona Camomot found out why the bricks are so dangerous and why Boston walkers should care.
Hospital workers rally for right to unionize
Chona Camomot
Actor and director Ben Affleck has endorsed local hospital workers' efforts to unionize. The endorsement comes as hospital workers in the Longwood Medical area rally for rights to organize.
Actor and director Ben Affleck has endorsed local hospital workers' efforts to unionize. The endorsement comes as hospital workers in the Longwood Medical area rally for rights to organize.
Collegefest rocks Boston for 22nd year
Jill Vallecorsa
For the past 22 years Collegefest has brought its show to Boston. Described as "part festival and part trade show" by the event's website, the purpose of Collegefest has been to unite trendy, popular, and youthful name brands with young consumers.
For the past 22 years Collegefest has brought its show to Boston. Described as "part festival and part trade show" by the event's website, the purpose of Collegefest has been to unite trendy, popular, and youthful name brands with young consumers.
Southie Celebrates
Bart Brooks
Colorful balloons countered the grey skies to brighten visitors and participants in South Boston's street festival along East Broadway.
Colorful balloons countered the grey skies to brighten visitors and participants in South Boston's street festival along East Broadway.
College Night at the MFA combines art , entertainment
Lily Yuhas
Hundreds of college students gathered at the Museum of Fine Arts Thursday for an evening of music, film, food, and, of course, art. Free with a college ID, College Night at the MFA is one of several programs designed to attract a younger crowd.
Hundreds of college students gathered at the Museum of Fine Arts Thursday for an evening of music, film, food, and, of course, art. Free with a college ID, College Night at the MFA is one of several programs designed to attract a younger crowd.
Race unites cancer survivors and supporters
Katie FitzGerald and Keith Koslowsky
Thousands showed up to raise nearly $1 million for breast cancer Sept. 22. For those who take part, the event is often a reunion and a homecoming. The Race for the Cure not only supports research for breast cancer, but has become a special support system for those touched by the disease.
Thousands showed up to raise nearly $1 million for breast cancer Sept. 22. For those who take part, the event is often a reunion and a homecoming. The Race for the Cure not only supports research for breast cancer, but has become a special support system for those touched by the disease.
Lab draws neighbors' concern, criticism
South End area under scrutiny
Keith McGilvery and Nayna Sasidharan
South End residents said a place they call home could be prone to an environmental disaster, thanks to a planned biolab in the neighborhood.
South End residents said a place they call home could be prone to an environmental disaster, thanks to a planned biolab in the neighborhood.