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African art show opens at Harvard’s Cooper Gallery
CAMBRIDGE – Walking into the gallery located off Brattle Square in Cambridge, a visitor immediately confronts a doll-like female figurine, but one that…
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Jacob Wirth offers a blast from the Theater District’s past
BOSTON – Sandwiched between the new AVA Theater District tower and the modern HI Boston hostel, Jacob Wirth on Stuart Street downtown stands…
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Former JP church will come alive with ‘Latin Spectacle’
BOSTON – The former Blessed Sacrament Church on Centre Street in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood is coming back to life after…
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Flags for the fallen ripple over Boston Common
BOSTON – Under a blistering afternoon sun, volunteers dotted Boston Common digging tiny holes to plant miniature American flags on Wednesday, preparing for…
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‘Boston Calling’ gets set to take over City Hall Plaza
BOSTON – Flower crowns, plaid shirts and full animal costumes are about to dot downtown Boston as City Hall Plaza becomes a staging…
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When rain falls, these lines aim to brighten your day
BOSTON – When the sun doesn't shine and rain tumbles down, the gloom may now be brightened for some Bostonians by…
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Ariana serves up Afghan cuisine in Brighton
BOSTON – Bright yellow walls frame white linen tablecloths and dark blue glassware at Ariana Restaurant in Brighton. Neatly placed pictures of scenes…
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Free sunscreen offered at 200 spots around Boston, New England
BOSTON – With summer just around the corner, locals and tourists alike will soon start soaking up some sun at area parks and…
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Boston board promotes bicycling as healthy mode of travel
BOSTON – Seeking to encourage active living and safety for Hub residents, the Boston Public Health Commission launched the "I Bike"…
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Getting to know Allston (video)
While it may be somewhat infamously known as "Rat City," the Allston neighborhood is also home to many college students,…
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Boston Common Frog Pond reopening set for June 24
BOSTON – With hot summer days ahead, the Frog Pond spray pool on Boston Common will soon offer a place for children of…
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Huntington Theatre staves off moving in Walsh-brokered deal
BOSTON – The award-winning Huntington Theatre won a reprieve from a looming shutdown, as officials on Thursday announced an agreement to let it…
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Hub offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors this weekend
BOSTON – With the first day of summer just a few weeks away, the number of fun outdoor events and activities in Boston…
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Boston library taps interim leader Leonard for president
BOSTON – It turns out the new Boston Public Library president has been doing the job for almost a year, taking over long…
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Report highlights challenges for Boston’s elders
BOSTON – A divide separates older Bostonians from younger city residents in terms of access, while there are also distinct differences in needs…
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Bay State moves into top slot in senior health rankings
BOSTON – Older adults in the Bay State fare much better in terms of their overall health compared with the rest of the…
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MIT bionics leader Herr wins Spanish research prize
CAMBRIDGE – Hugh Herr, a leading developer of bionic limbs, won a Spanish prize for medical research on Wednesday for his work improving…
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Walsh taps DNC data expert to lead Boston analytics team
BOSTON – City Hall is about to get even more data-driven as Boston Mayor Marty Walsh named Andrew Therriault, a Democratic National Committee…