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Harvard Halts Science Lab Construction in Allston
December 10, 2009 – 7:37 pm | No Comment
Harvard Halts Science Lab Construction in Allston

By the time Harvard finally opens its state-of-the-art science lab in Allston, it might not be so modern anymore.
The university announced today that it will halt construction of the sprawling science complex once the first …

Marblehead Woman Fights For Young Girl’s Release From Russia
December 7, 2009 – 5:48 pm | One Comment
Marblehead Woman Fights For Young Girl’s Release From Russia

After enduring a childhood of abuse in Russian orphanages, Nastia Turovinina was saved from a life of poverty and corruption by Marblehead resident Keri Cahill, who adopted her in 2005. As an orphan in her …

Common Spruce Comes to Light: Boston’s Christmas Tree Lit for the Season
December 3, 2009 – 9:32 pm | No Comment

Boston celebrated two decidedly American holidays this evening—Christmas and Independence Day—by simultaneously lighting an enormous spruce tree and blasting choreographed fireworks into the night sky.
The display was all part of the city’s 68th annual Christmas …

Prudential Tower to Light Up for Holiday Season
December 2, 2009 – 7:23 pm | One Comment
Prudential Tower to Light Up for Holiday Season

It’s already bad enough for the Old John Hancock Building—standing a measly 490 feet tall, it stacks up as only the 18th tallest building in Boston. Meanwhile, right next door, the Prudential Building pompously …

WGBH details its new radio programming
November 28, 2009 – 9:00 am | 2 Comments
WGBH details its new radio programming

Last time we talked about public broadcasting powerhouse WGBH, they were attempting to rebrand their radio channel 89.7FM as a news talk destination, moving their classical station to a dedicated spot on the dial to …

I’m dreaming of a parket-ticket-free Christmas
November 24, 2009 – 9:56 am | No Comment
I’m dreaming of a parket-ticket-free Christmas

The city of Boston is getting into the holiday spirit,  and just like Clark Griswold in Christmas Vacation, is opening its door to all who seek holiday cheer. That’s right, the city is going to …

Killer App- MBTA tracking transit data for developers
November 14, 2009 – 9:49 am | One Comment
Killer App- MBTA tracking transit data for developers

The MBTA is releasing real time information on some of its bus routes, which will relay where a particular bus currently is along its route, and when it is expected to arrive at its next …

Simmons College’s Proposal to Cut Courses Proves Unpopular
November 5, 2009 – 1:13 pm | No Comment
Simmons College’s Proposal to Cut Courses Proves Unpopular

The opportunity to attend smaller classes where students aren’t just numbers in an arena is one of the most appealing aspects of attending a college, rather than a major university. But as the recession continues, …

Need a Job? Work for Google Cambridge
November 5, 2009 – 8:14 am | No Comment
Need a Job? Work for Google Cambridge

If you’re a local unemployed Bostonian in need of a job,  you’ve likely been searching the internet for employment with little or no success.  Rather than using Google to search the internet for a job, …

Obama Visits Mass. to Promote Clean Energy, Support Governor Patrick
October 23, 2009 – 1:51 pm | One Comment
Obama Visits Mass. to Promote Clean Energy, Support Governor Patrick

In a speech delivered today at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, President Barack Obama touted the university’s research in renewable energy while framing the national push toward new energy technology as both an environmental and …