The lack of questions by Boston School Committee members regarding the proposed school assignment change leaves many concerns and questions unanswered.
The answer to pub trivia in Merrie England: Who is the only queen who never came here? Berengaria of Navarre, wife of Richard the Lionhearted.
Detailed explanation, with examples, of proposed "Home-Based A" model and recommendations to be presented to School Committee February 27th. Is this really good enough to make such a drastic change?
Area Man Drinks Beer talks about his favorite local winter brews, an upcoming Boston Beer Week event to benefit Pints for Prostates, and pending legislation on local brewers.
Georgia Broadwick was the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and the first person ever to bail out in free fall. She helped save many lives in the early, perilous days of American aviation.
Much-deserved recognition was long in coming for Stefan Banič, whose designing of a workable parachute on the eve of World War I saved the lives of many American flyers.
How does BPS currently measure the "quality" of schools and whether families will have a better chance of assignment to the high-performing schools under the new proposals.
The Rest of the Story: Forget the Barbie dolls. Here's the legend of Saint Barbara, patron on artillerymen and bomb squads.
John Paul, AAA SNE’s "Car Doctor," gives winter driving & car maintenance tips and encourages teaching kids good traffic safety habits using programs such as AAA’s Traffic Safety Message Contest.
Your safety is our concern! Hours will be extended for your convenience. Photo Op Boston's "Capture yourself" Valentine Event has rescheduled to Feb 16th!
Three Roxbury Latin students and West Roxbury residents earned recognition for their talents in painting and sculpture in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards.
BPS Assignment Proposals Community Forums February 4, and February 5, 2013. EAC could vote as early as February 9, 2013. Links, info and tips to prepare for these extremely important meetings!
School climate affects the quality of every school and is an indicator of whether a school can succeed or fail. Some suggestions for improving school climate in all our Boston Public Schools.
Abraham Lincoln was not the first, or the only, political leader who set slaves free. A century before Abe, one of the "bad guys" did so too, with profound and far-reaching consequences.
When it comes to the twin traditions of athletic prowess and military service to one's country, few families can surpass the relatives of Edgar Allan Poe.
There are many different types of waterfronts to buy property on. Kim Clark advises on the options the Cape offers.
Area Man Drinks Beer reviews highlights from New England craft beer in 2012 and looks forward to trends for 2013.
They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.
Boston Police Gaelic Column helps out New York Police Department Pipes and Drums Members who lost their homes due to Hurricane Sandy
College football is losing its most precious attraction - traditional rivalries. Tom Burke spoke on the issue when he emceed the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston's College Awards Banquet on January 10.
WALTER (THE CAPAIN) BURKE. PLAYED FOOTBALL AND HUNG WITH NAMATH, HORNING AND MANY WEST ROXBURY ATHLETES. VISITED GREAT COLLEGE FOOTBALL VENUES WHERE WEST ROXBURY ATHLETES VISITED!
My suggestion for a photo of the day: A view from Roxbury Latin at dawn.
Area Man Drinks Beer discusses the resurgent saison style, and previews some upcoming craft beer events in West Roxbury & Jamaica Plain.
CM Christmas Concert held at Holy Name Church
Charity food drive and DJ public skate in West Roxbury Friday December 7th
No "Happy Holidays" for me this year. "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Chanukah" are the way that all Americans - religiously observant or not - should extend greetings of the season.
Who would you like to be on Patch?
To date, over 7,000 Bostonians have signed our petition in support of the Quality Choice Plan. Thank you for everything you have done to make this possible.
Citizens Bank Foundation announces $250,000 to Boston nonprofits on first-ever Giving Tuesday. Donations announced as Citizens continues food drive with The Greater Boston Food Bank
The Greatest Threat to Americans
Latin 44; English 15
People suddenly start gaining weight in their 40’s and 50’s… with absolutely no change to their diet. Here is why and how you can fight it.
Most efforts by health professionals surrounding Diabetes Awareness Month concentrate on nutrition, but often overlooked is the strong link between oral health and diabetes.
Area Man Drinks Beer has recommendations for pairing craft beers from the Northeast with your Thanksgiving meal.
CM and BC High prepare for Turkey Day!
A brief synopsis about The Women's Locker room Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated towards supplying homeless and newly housed women of Massachusetts with cleaning and sanitation products.
Honoring Veterans, especially my parents!
Veterans Day 2012 is a good time to remember, and endeavor to apply, the lessons of Armistice Day.
Lifelong Massachusetts resident with a passion for politics and public service.
Tens of millions of dollars have been spent on advertising and mailers in the Massachusetts senate race. So let's just cut through the clutter and get real about Scott Brown’s voting record.