This Month's Features

Crispus Attucks, a former enslaved man from Framingham, was the first to die in the Boston Massacre in 1770, and is often considered the first patriot to die in the American Revolution, which began five years later.

Crispus Attucks of Framingham became an icon of the American Revolution

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - February 1, 2024 0

By Henry Stimpson, Contributing Writer FRAMINGHAM - Let’s journey back to Framingham in 1750. You’d travel on dirt roads across fields and forests in a...

The water tower of the Necco factory in Cambridge was painted to resemble a package of Necco Wafers. Photo/Jill Robidoux-Wikimedia Commons

Necco’s sweet journey into creating classic candies began in Boston

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 29, 2024 0

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Penny candies were the norm dating as far back as the Great Depression and the mere mention of...

A longtime champion of Irish music and culture in Boston through his WGBH radio show, Brian O’Donovan died of cancer in October. Photo/Meredith Nierman courtesy of WGBH

Irish music fans mourn the loss of radio host Brian O’Donovan

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 27, 2024 0

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor A longtime champion of Irish music and culture in Boston through his WGBH radio show, Brian O’Donovan died of...

The iconic clock at Filene’s flagship store at Boston’s Downtown Crossing was a popular rendezvous point for generations of Massachusetts residents.

Filene’s was a pioneer in discount department store history

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 23, 2024 0

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Long before there were suburban shopping centers or malls, consumers took to the downtown areas of major cities...

Peter Maybay, left, and Jeanne Wickson, relatives of Michael Blanchette, listen to presentations made during the second annual Medal of Liberty/Medal of Fidelity ceremony on Nov. 9 at the Marlborough Senior Center. Michael Blanchette was killed in Vietnam in 1970; his portrait is on the table.

Marlborough honors fallen veterans with Medal of Liberty

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 17, 2024 0

By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – Jeanne Wickson remembers babysitting Michael Blanchette. “He had such a sense of humor,” she said. Blanchette’s cousin, Peter Maybay, recalled...

After closing six years ago, Boston’s legendary Jacob Wirth restaurant will be reopening soon after extensive renovations are completed.

Boston’s Jacob Wirth restaurant set to let the good times roll again

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 12, 2024 0

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Over the years, Boston-area residents have mourned the loss of their favorite dining establishments time and time again,...

Malden native Norman Greenbaum, who in 1969 released “Spirit in the Sky,” one of the most enduring hits of classic rock radio, is still performing. Photo/Shutterstock

Malden native Norman Greenbaum is still singing about that ‘Spirit in the Sky’

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 7, 2024 0

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor MALDEN - In late 1969, singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum’s record company released his song “Spirit in the Sky.” More than half...

Waterville Valley has plenty of winter activities for non-skiers, including snowshoeing. Photo/Submitted

Waterville Valley is a multi-generation destination with more than just skiing

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 5, 2024 0

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer Waterville Valley has plenty of winter activities for non-skiers, including snowshoeing.Photo/Submitted WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH - Unplug, connect with family, and...

The championship-winning 1973 football team gather on Dec. 1, 50 years after defeating East Longmeadow to win the Super Bowl and finish undefeated. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Algonquin’s championship-winning football team returns to campus 50 years later

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 3, 2024 0

By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – They’re known as the Algonquin Titans, but Richard ‘Dick’ Walsh is perhaps the titan of Algonquin. The 92-year-old Northborough...

Dr. Bruce Cohen works with one of his fitness clients.

Exercise physiologist accepts no excuses for not exercising

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 1, 2024 0

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer REGION - As people recover from holiday-inspired indulgence and prepare for the year ahead, one of the most popular promises...

Crispus Attucks of Framingham became an icon of the American Revolution

Necco’s sweet journey into creating classic candies began in Boston

Irish music fans mourn the loss of radio host Brian O’Donovan

Filene’s was a pioneer in discount department store history

Marlborough honors fallen veterans with Medal of Liberty

Boston’s Jacob Wirth restaurant set to let the good times roll again

Malden native Norman Greenbaum is still singing about that ‘Spirit in the Sky’

Waterville Valley is a multi-generation destination with more than just skiing

Algonquin’s championship-winning football team returns to campus 50 years later

Exercise physiologist accepts no excuses for not exercising

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