Leonard Nimoy’s odyssey began in Boston long before boarding the USS Enterprise
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Famously known for his role as Mr. Spock in the sci-fi TV and movie franchise “Star Trek," the world’s...
‘Summerthing’ concerts kept Boston cool during hot summers in the sixties and seventies
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - America’s inner cities were rife with civil unrest during the 1960s and 1970s. In fact, it was one of...
Many ‘Wizard of Oz’ cast members had Massachusetts connections
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - Every living generation is familiar with the 1939 film classic “The Wizard of Oz” and how Dorothy and her...
The Bee Gees wrote ‘Massachusetts’ before ever visiting the state
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - English-Australian melody makers the Bee Gees are widely known for their disco chart-topping success. Their singles “How Deep Is...
Movie discounts for seniors make the big screen more affordable
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - One of America’s favorite pastimes has always been going to a theater to catch the latest flick and devour...
Worcester’s El Morocco restaurant and nightclub drew stars from near and far
By Michael Perna
Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - In 1943, Paul Aboody, who was the son of Lebanese immigrants, purchased a small barbershop in a three-decker house...
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...
The chocolate chip cookie was created in a Whitman inn
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
WHITMAN - Crowned the official state cookie of the Commonwealth in 1997, chocolate chip cookies have been satisfying the sweet...
Massachusetts has a rich history of classic pranks
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
When a Boston TV station reported on April Fool’s Day in 1980 that the nearby Blue Hills were erupting,...
Attorney digs deep into Boston history in new book
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Each July, people come from all over the world to visit Boston in order to experience Independence Day...
