By Dr. Glenn Mollette In a civil, polite society we shouldn’t run around slapping comedians, politicians, radio or television personalities, or musical performers. The list goes on and includes everyone. Will Smith’s stunt of slapping comedian Chris Rock at the…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 04-06-2022
Mary Peterson Of Rhode Island, formerly of East Boston Mary M. Peterson, 81, of Kingston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8 with her devoted husband and loving family by her side. Born and raised in Somerville to…
The Boston Centers for Youth And Families Spelling Bee
Coletta Receives Endorsement by SEIU 888
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of SEIU 888, workers in public service and education. General Election Day is May 3, 2022. “Gigi Coletta has dedicated her life to serving the Boston community. As…
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City Holds First Boston Rec Fest at Franklin Park April 19 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the first annual Boston Rec Fest (Recreation Festival) during the April school vacation week at the Playstead in…
MBTA Approves Fare Changes, Including Permanent 5-Day Flex Pass
The MBTA Board approved several fare changes that aim to improve equity by closing gaps in existing fare structures for Reduced Fare Riders, minimize pandemic-related revenue implications and budget uncertainties while increasing ridership where possible, and simplify fare tariff rules…
Grant Proposals Sought For Better Beaches Program
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are now seeking Better Beaches Program grant proposals from organizations in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and Hull to support free beach…
All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival Returns April 20
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) invite Boston girls ages 9 to 14 to join us during the April school vacation week for the All Girls Sports and Wellness…
Toxic Masculinity At the Oscars
When we first heard the joke by Chris Rock that was directed at Jada Pinkett-Smith at the Oscars, we didn’t get it. It was not until Will Smith stepped up to smack Rock that we grabbed our laptop to do…
Recalling the April Fool’s Day Blizzard of 1997
This Friday, April 1, will mark the 25th anniversary of the great April Fool’s Day blizzard of 1997. As often is the case when a major storm strikes, the forecasters had not predicted the extreme severity of the storm. We…