“Almost every property I own was built in 1910 and has these exact door and window frames, which aren’t cheap to upkeep!” said one Cambridge landlord, who bought 5 dilapidated triple deckers in 1989 for $20,000. “Sure, I pocket about $2,500 per month pure profit per rental, but the paint on these suckers isn’t free! And neither is hiring my cousin to take pictures of the … [Read more...] about Boston Area Landlord Admits Most Of $3000 Rent Goes Toward Maintaining Ornate Door Frames
Finally Free To Be Himself: Charlie Baker Attends Maura Healey’s Inauguration Wearing Lip Ring, Guyliner, Blink-182 Shirt
“Massachusetts, get ready to meet the real Charlie!” yelled the former Governor, blaring “Adam’s Song” from a handheld speaker as he skateboarded away from the TD Garden celebration. “Good luck Governor Healey—I’ll miss yewwwwww (miss yewwwwww)!” … [Read more...] about Finally Free To Be Himself: Charlie Baker Attends Maura Healey’s Inauguration Wearing Lip Ring, Guyliner, Blink-182 Shirt
How To Protest Dunkin’s New Rewards System While Still Drinking Dunkin’ Every Day
So you’re pissed about the Dunkin’ Rewards app, huh? Join the club, buddy. Here are some ways you can stick it to ‘em while still being clinically dependent on their caffeine: … [Read more...] about How To Protest Dunkin’s New Rewards System While Still Drinking Dunkin’ Every Day
‘What Turkey Shortage?’ Asks Local Woman Cleaning Feathers From Her Car Grill
After an outbreak of bird flu wreaked havoc on poultry farms over the past year, causing notable shortages of turkey, many have wondered whether the Thanksgiving staple would make it to the shelves this year. Not Erika Stauss, though. “I dunno what the heck you’re talking about,” said the Quincy resident, standing in the parking lot of Shaw’s picking feathers out of the … [Read more...] about ‘What Turkey Shortage?’ Asks Local Woman Cleaning Feathers From Her Car Grill
Emerson Graduate Who Never Left Theatre District Moves To L.A. To Tell ‘Authentic Boston Stories’
LOS ANGELES—After one of the biggest bidding wars ever for a first-time script, screenwriter and recent Emerson graduate William Chatley III is sitting pretty. His screenplay "The Brothers Finnigan" was acquired by Amazon Studios for a whopping 500,000 dollars! The screenplay, a story of two troubled genius brother-bartenders from Southie who begin robbing banks after the … [Read more...] about Emerson Graduate Who Never Left Theatre District Moves To L.A. To Tell ‘Authentic Boston Stories’