Wanted: Old Socks!

Textiles, regardless of their condition, can be recycled. Here's how.

Knickerbocker “Lin-Sanity”

(1)“Whoever heard of an Asian American playing college basketball?” (2) “Whoever heard of an Asian American playing in the NBA ?”

WWLD or WWJD?

In my reflections on the readings I asked myself: “Who are the lepers in my life?” I didn’t expect an answer but then realized a “Great Aha!”.

6 Steps to Small Business Success

6 Steps to Small Business Success

Rewards and Crowns For You

Discussion of some religious beliefs that will take away rights of contraception, privacy, abortion et al, and the superstitious nature of this belief.

Recycling – Response and Announcement to Run for Board of Health

Why we recycle, why I'm against the trash policy - and why I'm running for Board of Health

This state doesn’t need another Scarlet Letter

Hawthorne’s readers have been shocked by this custom of forcing a woman to wear the scarlet letter, but a Massachusetts legislator filed a bill to revive this concept of public branding.

Count Down to Zero Waste Day

Zero Waste Day is coming up. Mark your calendars!

Recycling: Help the Environment; Lower Town Costs; Keep Taxes Lower.

Recycling in Swampscott: Save Costs, Keep Taxes Lower.

Social justice quiz 2012. How much do you know about inequality in the U.S.?

Test your knowledge of economic and social inequality.

Social Media Gives Power to the People

Social media has given a voice to huge numbers of people who were previously voiceless.

Helping Children Become More Active

The latest blog post from Lynch/van Otterloo Personal Trainer Ryan Healy - the importance and how-to of keeping your kids active!

More Butter, Less Guns

The Pentagon is receiving $.60 on every dollar in the federal discretionary budget, it's time military spending is reduced.

Charity — At Home and Elsewhere

I admire everyone who has been giving to renovate the football stadium. But it is wrong to now ask taxpayers to buy an artificial surface.

Planned Parenthood Loses More Funding

Susan G. Komen for rthe Cure, broke off its partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Since 2005 Komen had provided over $680,000.00 for PPFA to provide breast cancer screening.

And the winner is…. Madison Avenue!

Close to 60 corporations and wealthy individuals gave checks of $100,000 or more to a “super PAC” supporting Mitt Romney, far more than the $2,500 each could legally contribute to his campaign.

Ten New Community Innovation Grants Awarded by Federation

The Jewish Federation of the North Shore has awarded $37,000 to ten local programs in the second year of its Community Innovation Grants initiative.

Who’s John Galt?

Today, I was standing in a Commuter Rail train without electricity. This got me thinking about the MBTA's business model and how much value I get from taking the train to work everyday.

This Super Bowl is a Local Bowl

For the second time in five years the local Jesuit university in Chestnut Hill will have the most graduates represented in the “Big Game” with 6.

4 Time Management Rules

4 Time Management Tips....

Strike Out “Three Strikes”

In November, a Woburn policeman was shot and killed during a botched robbery attempt. The legislature tried to show it is tough on crime and hurriedly proposed a law that we can live without.

Hang Up and Drive

A Massachusetts legislative committee endorsed a proposal Thursday that would largely prohibit handheld cell phone use by drivers, limiting calls to hands-free devices.

Caring For Aging Parents, 'Homeland' Star Mandy Patinkin, NEW Summer Camp Fun and More News From the JCC

There's lots happening at the JCC! Check out our exciting & enriching programs -- Everyone's welcome!

Why a Blog? And Why Republican?

My goal in this blog will be to comment on current events and the upcoming elections as things unfold.

Students Changing the World, One Piece of Trash at a Time

The Swampscott Recycling Task Force recently toured a model 'green' school with hands-on waste reduction practices worth incorporating in any school, business and at home.

The Spirit of Massachusetts is the Spirit of America

I thought of this jingle when I heard the news that Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren have signed a ban on third-party ads in their hotly contested US Senate race.

Catholic Leaders Chide Santorum and Gingrich for Race Baiting

“Some presidential candidates now courting “values voters” seem to have forgotten that defending human life and dignity does not stop with protecting the unborn."

30 of America’s Largest Corporations Spent More Money Lobbying Congress Than They Paid in Taxes

The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. Ain't they got fun!

Israeli Storyteller to Perform at Combined Jewish Women's Annual Meeting

Sixteen North Shore Jewish Women's organizations will join together for an evening featuring Israeli Storyteller Noa Baum on January 30th

Pats Day at the J, Look Your Best Without Surgery, Like Apples? News from the JCC!

There's lots happening at the JCC. Everyone's welcome!

Annual Meeting & Business Excellence Awards

The 2012 Business Excellence Awards will honor the advancement of responsible business leadership in our community and publicly recognize local businesses demonstrating a passion for excellence.

There's Cash in the Trash!

Swampscott residents have stepped up recycling and reduced trash over the past two months.

Double Your Cookie Order

The Girl Scouts have recently stood up for diversity. It's time to stand up for the Girl Scouts. Let's prove that Swampscott really is a "No Place for Hate" community.

Understanding “GOP-Speak”. A Political Glossary.

ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION n. the inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President put forth by the Republican party in the 2012 election year. Read more...

What is Patch.com and How Can It Promote Your Business?

Have you ever wondered what Patch.com is? I bet you never thought about how it can really help your business.... Now is your chance to find out how to use this website to your advantage!

The Best Government Money Can Buy

The Iowa caucus was just the first step of this smutty campaign.

Big Blue Bargains Thrift Store Opening

Big Blue Bargains thrift shop will help the community recycle 'good stuff' while raising money for the schools!

Welcome to the War of 2012.

In any war, when an army gets a new and powerful weapon, it won’t hesitate to use it. Like the atomic bomb. This year’s new weapon is the super PAC.

Reducing Hunger in Swampscott

Drop by the Stop & Shop in Vinin Square on Saturday and help reduce hunger among our neighbors.

Santorum’s “Catholic Problem”

How does Rick Santorum's record stand up to Catholic teachings?