While stuck in traffic in the Ted Williams Tunnel with his parents, 9-year-old Colin Frek was surprised when they both started swearing loudly about something called the Big Dig. Intrigued by their unusual behavior, Colin made the huge mistake of asking his parents what a Big Dig was. Spittle gathered at the corner of his father’s mouth as he charged up a response that … [Read more...] about Twenty Minutes Into Answer, Kid Deeply Regrets Asking Parents What The Big Dig Was
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Dorchester Grandad Finally Reveals Top Secret Family Recipe For Green Beer
Sláinte! In a heartwarming start to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Dorchester grandad Barry O’Toole, 72, announced to his family that he’s finally ready to pass down his coveted Irish recipe for green beer to his grandson Riley, 17. “Riley boy, come here, come here. Now that you’re legally old enough to drink, it’s time for you to learn about your heritage. This recipe has … [Read more...] about Dorchester Grandad Finally Reveals Top Secret Family Recipe For Green Beer
Robby Roadsteamer Named Poet Laureate Of Massachusetts For 17th Consecutive Year
ALLSTON—For a record-breaking seventeenth year in a row, Robby Roadsteamer has once again been named Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. The award-winning writer and activist will serve as an advocate for poetry and the local arts and will work to raise consciousness and appreciation of poetry in its written and spoken forms. The Poet Laureate will receive an honorarium of … [Read more...] about Robby Roadsteamer Named Poet Laureate Of Massachusetts For 17th Consecutive Year
Valentine’s Day In Boston: MBTA Rebrands Red Line’s Slow Underground Commute As “Tunnel Of Love’
BROADWAY STATION - In a last minute festive move, the MBTA has rebranded the slow zone-plagued Red Line as a “Tunnel Of Love” in honor of Valentine’s Day. “Today, the slow zones are completely intentional,” says an MBTA spokesperson. “We want to give riders the chance to spend extra time underground, enjoying the romantic ride with their date. For single riders, who knows, … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day In Boston: MBTA Rebrands Red Line’s Slow Underground Commute As “Tunnel Of Love’
‘Just Venmo Me,’ Says Harvard Student To Friends After Putting Entire Meal On Daddy’s Credit Card
When Harvard Sophomore Jessie Moffatt eagerly picked up the 355.78 dollar tab at Russell House Tavern in Cambridge last Friday night, his party of 10 was initially optimistic. “The dude’s loaded, we thought he was treating us,”said a party member who wished to remain anonymous. “Oh, I got this one guys,” Moffatt reportedly stated, “don’t even worry about.” “But like, … [Read more...] about ‘Just Venmo Me,’ Says Harvard Student To Friends After Putting Entire Meal On Daddy’s Credit Card