Boston
Parade Salutations
City officials greet the crowds present at the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston. Many other government representatives made an appearance at this year's parade, including ones from the Boston Fire Department and the United States Navy.
Cambridge Urban Iditarod Pub Crawl
Competitors in the Urban Iditarod in case benevolent boozing goes bad.
An Affordable Escape from HUHDS
Foodies rejoice! Boston Restaurant Week is here at last. Whether you're simply tired of eating dining hall food or a full-fledged gourmand, take advantage of some of the fantastic dining opportunities available March 6-11 and 13-18.
An amendment to the bill proposed by Mike Pence of Indiana would cut all of Planned Parenthood's federal funding, reducing the organization's budget by 40 percent. Walk for Choice participants hoped to underscore the notion that this budget does not only fund abortions, but also cervical cancer screenings and contraceptive visits.
Children’s Hospital Faces Budget Cuts
Children’s Hospital Boston, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, stands to lose $21 million in funding for the training of new pediatricians if President Obama’s tightened budget proposal passes in Congress for the 2012 fiscal year.
‘Liaisons’ Offers Variety of Dance Delights
The Boston Conservatory Dance Theater presents “Liaisons,” a performance featuring works by Martha Graham, Jose Limon, and contemporary choreographers.
Outings & Innings Extends Discounts to Harvard Students
Although Boston is only a short T-ride away from the Square, most Harvard students rarely visit our neighbors across the River. While the Square offers an abundance of activities, there is still a whole world—or at least an easily accessible city—out there to explore.
Custodial Workers Rally For Full-Time Employment
Over 100 custodial workers—some of them Harvard employees—rallied outside of Trinity Church in Copley Square on Saturday to call for full-time employment for all custodial workers.
BSO’s ‘Project Beethoven’ Hits the Runway
All roads lead to Beethoven,” said Owen C. Young, a cellist in the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) on February 3.
Beethoven's Night of Fashion
On February 3 at Symphony Hall, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will be showcasing works by fashion students from around the Boston area.
Mass. Health Plans To Merge
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan have signed a memorandum of understanding as the first step in a process that would merge the two health care providers, a move that would consolidate the respectively second and third largest insurers in the state of Massachusetts.
New England Aquarium
As part of the "New England Aquarium Adventure" on Tuesday, students visit the New England Aquarium before seeing an IMAX movie, shopping in Quincy Market, and visiting Boston Harbor.
Blizzard in Cambridge
Blizzard conditions Wednesday led to the accumulation of over a foot of snow in Cambridge.