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Williams Graduate Pretty Pretentious About Going To A ‘Little Ivy,’ Whatever That Means

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For James Whitefield III, who graduated from Williams in May, going to a ‘Little Ivy’ is a pretty big deal. But to everyone outside his Boston Brahmin circle, it’s not actually a thing. “Actually, Williams routinely ranks as a top liberal arts college in the US News & World Report. We are like a mini Harvard or Yale, but us Ephs, as we like to call ourselves, are a rarer … [Read more...] about Williams Graduate Pretty Pretentious About Going To A ‘Little Ivy,’ Whatever That Means

Worcester Crowned The ‘Is Pepsi Okay?’ City Of Massachusetts

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Move over, city of champions: Massachusetts has a new title to celebrate and for once it has nothing to do with Boston. Worcester was recently declared the “is Pepsi okay” city of The Bay State! The competition for the title was fierce, and the accolade almost ended up going to Springfield. Ultimately, Worcester secured its status as the … [Read more...] about Worcester Crowned The ‘Is Pepsi Okay?’ City Of Massachusetts

Connecticut Legislature Approves $40 Million New Haven-Style Pizza Awareness Campaign

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HARTFORD, CT—On May 26, Governor Ned Lamont and a bipartisan group of legislators announced a once-in-a-generation investment to inform the broader public about the importance of New Haven-style pizza. The coal-fired pizza has long been celebrated in pockets of New England, but Senate Bill 5052 seeks to amplify the cultural impact of New Haven-style pizza beyond the … [Read more...] about Connecticut Legislature Approves $40 Million New Haven-Style Pizza Awareness Campaign

Maine Holding On To ‘Vacationland’ Title As If The Caribbean Doesn’t Exist

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AUGUSTA, ME — Despite the countless other tourist spots around the globe more deserving of the title, Maine has once again declared itself “Vacationland.”  “For the 86th year, we are pleased to announce that we are the undisputed ‘Vacationland,’” said Lindsay Weber of the Maine Tourism Board (MTB). “Maine is a world-famous destination uniquely deserving of the title, … [Read more...] about Maine Holding On To ‘Vacationland’ Title As If The Caribbean Doesn’t Exist