Perhaps no other symbol is more recognizable or beloved by Bostonians than the Citgo sign situated on the roof of a six-story building in Kenmore Square. Photo/Wikimedia Commons

Citgo sign is a beloved symbol of Boston

By Colin McCandless Contributing Writer BOSTON - Perhaps no other symbol is more recognizable or beloved by Bostonians than the Citgo sign situated on the roof...
The statue of legendary politician James Michael Curley, the four-term mayor of Boston, is located right across the street from Boston City Hall. Photo/IrishHeritageTrail.com

Irish Heritage Trail pays tribute to Boston’s largest ethnic group

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON - You don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day in Boston to celebrate it. You can go any...
Ice slides are another fun feature at New Hampshire Ice Castles in North Woodstock. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Ice Castles are an enchanting winter destination for the entire family

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - Tucked away in North Woodstock, N.H., is a frozen fairytale castle perfect for a family gathering. From toddlers...
Boston’s iconic steaming kettle, now 150 years old, graces the façade of a Starbucks coffee shop in Government Center.

Boston’s steaming kettle is 150 years old

By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer BOSTON - December of 2023 was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Last year also marked the...
Led Zeppelin was one of the many soon-to-be-famous bands that rocked The Boston Tea Party concert venue in the late 1960s.

Boston Tea Party concert venue featured iconic 1960s rock bands

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - During the late 1960s, The Boston Tea Party concert venue was ground zero for the city’s rock and...
Chris Johnson (front right) celebrated the first live event at the Zullo Art Gallery in Medfield with a group of DJs and the band “The Cast Irons” after the show.

Mark Skin Radio bridges gap between musicians and listeners

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer     Above all else, Mark Skin Radio seeks to bring artists and listeners closer together through music, according to its founder,...
The Berkshire Botanical Garden goal is to plant for pollinators and supply habitat for insects such as bumblebees and butterflies.

Berkshire Botanical Garden showcases regional plants, serves as educational resource

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  STOCKBRIDGE - When the weather warms and you’re eager for an outdoor excursion, it’s prime time to trek west into...
A Central Perk Coffeehouse based on the famous café` in the TV show “Friends” is coming to Newbury Street in Boston later this year.

‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Boston

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON – Local fans of the TV show “Friends” will soon have a piece of their favorite sitcom to experience....
The popular 1970s children’s television show “Zoom” was created almost entirely by kids at WBGH’s studios in Boston. Photo/courtesy of WGBH archives

‘Zoom’ TV show was made in Boston by and for kids

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer The popular 1970s children’s television show “Zoom” was created almost entirely by kids at WBGH’s studios in Boston.Photo/courtesy of...
Deborah Shine, 89, founded Star Bright Books, a children’s book publishing company located in Cambridge, in 1994.

Cambridge publisher brings the joys of books to kids

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Cambridge - Some people’s adventures involve travel, some people do it virtually or through reading. Deborah Shine, 89, has done...