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Back Bay's Israeli Consulate 'On High Alert'

Back Bay Patch

It was only a few weeks ago that Israeli consulates around the world, including the local Israeli consulate whose offices are in Boston's Park Plaza Hotel, received suspicious envelopes containing a mysterious white powder.  The envelopes had "anthrax"... »

Heavy Hitters

MyFox Boston Morning News

Every Tuesday morning, the Heavy Hitters discuss the week's major issues from the FOX 25 Beacon Hill Studio. »

Esplanade Association to Present Plans for Improvement

Back Bay Patch

1. It will be sunny today, with a high near 45 and a low around 25 at night. 2. The Esplanade Association will unveil a long-term plan to improve the Esplanade, which, according to Boston.com, includes proposals for pedestrian pathways, landscape i... »

Event Spotlight: Valentine’s Matchmaking Mixer At Lolita's

Back Bay Patch

Event info and article provided by the organizers: This Valentine’s Day, Lolita welcomes single Bostonians for a night of flirtatious festivities. Those who may be dreading February 14 can now celebrate St. Valentine with spicy libations and Mexican cu... »

Sara Campbell: Charles Street is a Tough Place for a Small Boutique

Beacon Hill Patch

After less than two years on Charles Street, Boston designer Sara Campbell has decided to close her store amid what she describes as a very hard environment for small businesses.  "It's been a disappointment," Campbell said of the Beacon Hill store. "T... »

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Huskies are top dogs in entrepreneurship

Running A Hospital

More and more colleges and universities are promoting themselves as hotbeds of entrepreneurship, creating courses and even degree programs in this field.  I think one measure of the fertility of a college campus for this discipline is the extent to whi... »

Mohegan Sun Wine Fest: Hard Cider & Beer

The Passionate Foodie

You'll find more than just wine at the Mohegan Sun Wine Fest, including an entire floor dedicated to beer, hard cider and malt beverages. Though I was slightly disappointed that I did not find any mead there. About 21 different producers, from Guinness... »

Patriots/Giants Most Watched TV Show Ever

The Crowe's Nest

From NBC Sports - SUPER BOWL XLVI IS MOST-WATCHED SHOW IN U.S. TELEVISION HISTORY   111.3 Million Watch Super Bowl XLVI, Tops Last Year’s Super Bowl (111.0 Million) 47.0 Household Rating is Best in 26 Years, Since 48.3 for Super Bowl XX 40.5 Adult 18-4... »

2nd Annual Bourbon Street (Mardi Gras Party)

Sci Lynn

(Lynn, MA – February 3, 2011) Arts After Hours (AAH) announces the 2nd Annual Bourbon Street event to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA. Admission is $15 per perso... »

Ready for some baseball

Examiner Boston Edition

It's so close it's on the same line of the calendar now. Saturday is the day the equipment trucks leave Fenway Park and head down to Fort Myers in preparation for Spring Training.Colloquially known as... »