“Revere Beach is the oldest public beach in America, and there are some traditions you just don’t mess with when places have history,” explained Jo Lynn, putting out a Marlboro red in the sand right next to her sun-bleached Tommy Bahama chair. “My parents left their butts in this sand, their parents left their butts in this sand, and one day I hope my kids leave their butts in … [Read more...] about Touching Tribute: Revere Residents Leave Cherished Cigarette Butts In Sand To Keep Spirit Of Beach Alive
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City Of Somerville Rocked By Something Genuinely Fun To Do
SOMERVILLE, MA—Local residents were shocked to learn this week that something actually exciting—NICE, a fest—is taking place exclusively in Somerville July 28-31: Not in Cambridge, or Allston, or Fenway, but in Somerville. “Most of the time I head out to see friends or to a show, I gotta schlep to meet people like an hour away, since no one wants to visit me here for some … [Read more...] about City Of Somerville Rocked By Something Genuinely Fun To Do
A Touching Father’s Day: New England Dad Tells Son He’s Less Of A Disappointment Than Celtics Losing Finals
“At least none of my kids have ever gotten my hopes up like the Celtics did and then destroy them in front of my eyes. They’ve always been consistently disappointing, which I’ve grown to appreciate.” … [Read more...] about A Touching Father’s Day: New England Dad Tells Son He’s Less Of A Disappointment Than Celtics Losing Finals
Boston Weekend Matchup: Heels vs. Cobblestones
Screw the Super Bowl, the weather is nice and it’s above 50 degrees in February! That means the real game to watch this weekend is the epic showdown between two Boston area rivals: the Heels versus the Cobblestones. Who will win?? Our money is on the Cobs, but you never know! Want to watch for yourself? Tune into Beacon Hill or outside any bar along the Freedom Trail … [Read more...] about Boston Weekend Matchup: Heels vs. Cobblestones
Mass. Residents Push State Reps To Ban Patriots Losses On Same Weekend As Snow Storm
FOXBORO, MA — Fed up residents across Massachusetts are hoping a tough weekend for both weather and the Patriots will help spark change in the Bay State. The “Snowbody Wins” bill, bill proposed Sunday night, could ban Patriots losses on the same weekend there’s a snowstorm. We spoke to William Fitzgerald of Taunton, who told our reporters he supports the bill. “I’ve … [Read more...] about Mass. Residents Push State Reps To Ban Patriots Losses On Same Weekend As Snow Storm