Catch up with Cath

My Friend Harry created a Mobile App to help you on the Night Club Scene

2011-09-14T17:03:00.003-04:00

This Saturday night, September 17, a new cross-platform nightlife application makes its debut on the social-media scene at The Estate nightclub, 1 Boylston Place, at 10 PM. ClubView is a unique new cloud app that aims to streamline your social life by connecting friends who are out on the town. To access ClubView, visit m.clubview.com from any mobile web browser and sign in via Facebook.

Ten Things to Tell my Sister

2011-09-14T16:56:00.003-04:00

I recently sent my littlest sister (at prep school) a long list of things that I recommended she learn BEFORE college. These are things that I wish I had known or at least picked up on quickly; it would have made my life a whole heck of a lot easier. As I do not have the exact piece of notepaper in front of me now, I will recall what I can: 1.) Learn to love doing laundry. Nothing is better

The Ride for Our Heroes

2011-09-14T16:40:00.002-04:00

Posted to Cycle Trader Blog, Ghostwritten by Catherine Moore. Copyright to the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program. This fall, New England motorcycle enthusiasts have a brand new opportunity to celebrate and honor veterans, service members and their families by riding in the first ever Ride for Our Heroes on Saturday, September 24. Kicking off the ride in

She's an Original

2011-05-09T16:08:00.007-04:00

My mother went back to school the same year that I headed off to Boston University to start my freshman year of college. I am embarrassed to say that I was not thrilled with the prospect of my mother walking around the UVM campus with so many of my high school friends; however, Mum was determined to get certified as a teacher and this was how she planned to do it. Aside from

Carbon Offsets: An Unearthed Treasure or Pain in the Asset?

2011-04-04T08:28:00.002-04:00

It’s like driving a car, attempting to follow a complicated map with no straightforward directions: so frustrating! Then along comes the modern day GPS system that is easy to use; you enter data and it spits out your destination. Easy as pie.This is the analogy that Tom Kineshanko gave, when describing his company’s carbon offset identification and monetization software platform, a tool called

Bobby

2011-02-25T07:55:00.009-05:00

Layers the cake guiding bass alto tenor sop into place doesn't forget the audienceJazzy almost Arabian twangBody rises off seat as if heart pulled to heavens by strings of musicBobby adapts to sing trad song with group "no discipline seems pleasant at the time but the painful"Fix your mind on the things that are here...

Trunks exposed: Ancient Trees Felled in Boston Garden

2010-10-03T06:16:00.006-04:00

On the first cold Saturday of the season, I took a stroll through Boston Common (my new backyard) and found city workers busy as bees, hacking down some of Boston's nicest old trees. Unfortunately, I am not a girl scout and I failed my wilderness badge at summer camp, so I cannot tell you the type of tree (although, if you do have this special "natural" talent, you may be able to decipher this

Repower MA Youth Surge Resume Drop

2010-08-12T14:38:00.004-04:00

Check out my article at The Green Light Distrikt:http://thegreenlightdistrikt.com/2010/08/16/unemployment-has-some-looking-to-a-greener-economy/By Catherine Moore and Dave WarrenEXTREME ROUGH CUT!

Boston Celebrates Green on Earth Day

2010-05-11T08:51:00.004-04:00

Students from towns across the state of Massachusetts and New Hampshire got permission to take time off school on April 22, 2010 to honor global commitment to the environment. Gathering on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, hundreds of people enjoyed a free lunch time concert by bands They Might be Giants and Citizen Cope. The event was hosted by Boston’s independent and

Numbers, Infiltrating All Aspects of Our Lives!

2010-04-28T12:28:00.004-04:00

Gary Wolf of the NYT Mag says,"For a long time, only one area of human activity appeared to be immune. In the cozy confines of personal life, we rarely used the power of numbers. The techniques of analysis that had proven so effective were left behind at the office at the end of the day and picked up again the next morning."Not anymore. The article does not just address the data guru named

Not for the Weak of Heart

2010-04-23T11:41:00.001-04:00

Crew is a mysterious sport that remained foreign to me until I started dating a rower last spring. Then, naturally, I wanted to know everything about it- hoping to better understand my man's obsession. Yeah, right! I am nowhere nearer to understanding the sport than I am to deciphering the meaning in life. Rowing is one of those things that you have to dive into if you are going to survive. You

Should you be a Financial Pack Rat?

2010-04-23T11:32:00.001-04:00

Is it true that a crumpled up CVS receipt, tossed in the trash nonchalantly, can lead to identity theft and eventual financial ruin? Michael S. Kraft told readers of the Kraft Law Firm blog to watch what they toss in the trash. Kraft said, “If the receipt shows your full credit card number and expiration date, this is an invitation for a criminal to go on a shopping spree at your expense.”

BU Crushes the Big Green- All Teams Overcome the Weather

2010-04-20T18:04:00.002-04:00

Battle on the water, despite the April showers- or whatever they were. With less than ideal conditions, the boys fought off the white caps and pushed through the tough last 1000 meters...Boston University clinched the title for the 4th year in a row. Next year, the same three teams will rondez-vous in New Jersey where everyone agrees, the temps will be warmer. But hey, doesn't matter. Crew is not

Proud Mama at the Finish Line

2010-04-20T16:30:00.001-04:00

Boston Marathon 2010 By Catherine Moore, camorous@gmail.com

Sports Night: Cath Moore at the News Desk

2010-04-07T18:14:00.001-04:00

Cath Moore Anchors Sports Night from Catherine Moore on Vimeo.Catherine Moore, anchoring from Boston, MA / Fall 2009

Debut at The Boston Globe

2009-12-18T11:02:00.004-05:00

The beginning of something great:"Tynan Teachers, Students Rally for Sick Girl" By Catherine Moore, Spring 2010 Globe Correspondent

Winter Classic Involves Flooding Fenway

2009-12-15T12:24:00.002-05:00

By Kristine Leahy and Catherine Moore(Content from WEEI.com)

The Return of Kessel

2009-12-07T21:40:00.001-05:00

Sports Night Preview...By Catherine Moore, camoore@bu.edu

Bergeron, Thornton, Wheeler- About Facing Former Teammate Kessel and Defeating Toronto 7-2

2009-12-06T08:27:00.004-05:00

The Garden was aglow last night-charged with momentum and the need for redemption, the Boston Bruins held their ground and defended their territory with the ever-present support of their fans egging them on. By Catherine Moore and Kristine Leahy, courtesy of WEEI.com (visit: http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2009/12/06/bruins-dec-5-post-game/)

Kessel Winces at his Performance

2009-12-06T08:20:00.002-05:00

The Boston Bruins made a strong case for playing on home turf with their 7-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, after losing (an embarrassing spectacle) less than 24 hours earlier in Canada. The TD Garden was jam-packed with over 17,000 fans Saturday night- ready to cheer their team to victory and boo returning former Bruins player, Phil Kessel, for all it was worth. The game was feisty- with hat

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2009-12-05T21:48:00.000-05:00

Bruins game halted by shower of fans hats.

Bruins Start Winning at Home Now, too...

2009-12-04T09:21:00.002-05:00

Wednesday night the Boston Bruins turned up the heat and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 at the TD Bank Garden. Are the black and gold bringing it home for good? Let's hope so!By Catherine Moore and Kristine Leahy, courtesy of WEEI.com (This content can be found at: http://bigbadblog.weei.com/)

Pats Look Towards Jets, Put Colts Behind Them

2009-11-18T16:18:00.003-05:00

Belichick is on to bigger and better things, after the Patriots' devastating loss on Sunday in Indianapolis- especially considering most people blame him for the bad call that lost them the game. Wednesday morning NE coach talked about continuing to improve as the season progresses and the high hopes the Pats have for the next seven games of the regular season. Tom Brady affirmed this statement.

Pats Locker Room Action

2009-11-13T20:49:00.004-05:00

Locker Room Uncut: Laurence Maroney, Junior Seau, Stephen Neal, Brandon Meriweather...the scoop on Sunday's showdown in Indianapolis. By Joe Zarbano and Catherine Moore, courtesy of WEEI.com see: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2009/11/13/patriots-locker-room-uncut/

Very Superstitious

2009-11-13T20:47:00.001-05:00

Friday the 13th from Taylor Aldredge on Vimeo.Friday the 13th...comes around again. By Catherine Moore, camoore@bu.edu

Men's Soccer Finishes Strong

2009-11-12T17:52:00.002-05:00

The Boston University men's soccer team finished their season strong, despite a disappointing loss to Hartford. The Boston University women's team faces UConn tomorrow night at Boston College for the first game of the NCAA tournament. Stay Tuned...By Catherine Moore, camoore@bu.edu

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2009-11-09T20:25:00.000-05:00

Miley Cyrus BankNorth garden...draws tweens galore! And Becca and me!

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2009-11-06T14:12:00.000-05:00

Baltimore native attends school in boston for faith/cultural reasons

Grab a handful of Carrots instead of a handful of Chips- Yes, even the BBQ ones!

2009-11-06T01:22:00.007-05:00

P. Pierce Fights Childhood Obesity from Catherine Moore on Vimeo.Fall 2009, Celtics star Paul Pierce promotes his FitCLub 34 to get kicks movin' and a groovin' and healthy as can be. Paul Pierce strives to fight childhood obesity by showing kids how choosing to eat right, stay active, and participate in activities such as break dancing, yoga, step, double dutch jump rope, hip hop, and aerobics

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2009-11-04T10:26:00.000-05:00

Menino maintains his reign in boston.

Woman on the Rise

2009-10-23T18:16:00.001-04:00

TIME magazine reports this week that women earn 57% college degrees in the US. They make 75% of buying decisions in the home. Domination.By Catherine Moore, camoore@bu.edu

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2009-10-23T14:01:00.000-04:00

The Grey Hound bus to Montreal is packed...too bad the Mad River Valley is on the way. Apres Columbus weekend rush. Everyone headed out of Boston?!

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2009-10-23T11:46:00.000-04:00

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2009-10-23T11:11:00.000-04:00

New balance 686, sport it taylor!

2009-10-23T10:50:00.001-04:00

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What's Important about YOUR Health?

2009-10-23T09:07:00.003-04:00

Howard Dean's health care reform plan isn't really one. He's just set on having a public option. What Howard Dean does think is necessary is giving the American people a comprehensive plan that is so simple, high school and college kids can understand it. Why make it complex? The world of legislation is already far too jargon-filled.Let's be real: we're talking about our health here. We need our

Farm Boys Start Cheese Making Business

2009-10-12T14:35:00.003-04:00

The von Trapp farm in Waitsfield, Vermont, produces milk, eggs, locally grown vegetables, maple syrup, homegrown flowers, and now they are making cheese. Thanks to the von Trapp Farmstead, a new small business started by brothers Sebastien and Daniel von Trapp, the farm is making cheeses to be sold at local markets, outside venues, and commercial sale. The brothers built their own cheese

Water Warriors

2009-10-01T19:23:00.002-04:00

The first morning in October, the Boston University Men's Crew Team trekked out into the cold to the DeWolfe Boathouse for rowing practice. Once out on the water, Coach Tom Bohrer encouraged the boys to "listen to the boat," while Olympic rower and team captain, Meindert Klem, kept the team on track. By Catherine Moore, camoore@bu.edu

A Morning Conversation

2009-09-25T10:10:00.001-04:00

Along Commonwealth Avenue...Boston, MassachusettsBy Catherine Moore, camoore@bu.edu

Americans STILL Suffering from Polluted Drinking Water?

2009-09-25T09:10:00.002-04:00

Washington, D.C. (6/9/2009) -- Aging is a peculiar phenomenon. The concept is applies to all humanity, however, most people spend little time thinking about it, until, they receive their AARP memberships cards in the mail. Donna Brazile, presidential campaign manager for Al Gore and a veteran Democratic political strategist, led a panel discussion at the

Reaganomics v. Obamanomics: Surviving the Slump

2009-06-09T10:46:00.003-04:00

Washington, D.C. (6/8/2009) -- Age may seem like a superficial factor to consider, in regards to the president of the United States. I mean, does it really matter if the person is a parent or a grandparent? Maybe, maybe not. What is interesting to note is this: two American presidents within the past twenty-five years have entered office in the midst of a huge economic slump

Kill Pill?

2009-06-09T10:43:00.002-04:00

Washington, D.C. (6/8/2009) -- Birth control pills are not getting safer—they are merely getting less dangerous. Aggressively promoted and advertised, birth control and preventative contraceptives have blossomed into a rapidly developing industry that is having a major influence on the American public. According to the American Life League (ALL), over 80

Mental Retardation: Can it Save you from Death Row?

2009-06-03T09:59:00.003-04:00

Washington, D.C. (6/3/2009) -- The Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Sixth Court of Appeals in the case, Bobby, Warden v. Bies, Monday, saying that Bies’s claim of violation of the Double Jeopardy clause was invalid because he was never acquitted and then re-convicted after his 1992 sentence. Michael Bies has been sitting in jail at the Ohio State

American Learning (at Every Level of Life)

2009-06-02T12:51:00.001-04:00

Secretary Arne Duncan cares about kids. He worked for seven years successfully restructuring the Chicago school system and now he is in charge of distributing 100 billion dollars of federal stimulus money to schools all around the country. “We have to educate our way to a better economy,” said Duncan at a press conference held at the National Press

What I've gathered about Iran...

2009-05-31T23:02:00.005-04:00

I've been taking notes about Iran. The country, the people, the culture, the religion, and mostly notes on what people have been writing about Iran. And there's been a lot of commentary on the place.What's all the buzz? Well, besides the fact that America and parts of the rest of the world are feeling uneasy with Iran's fascination with nuclear energy and the production of uranium- a mere

Bringing us Back to the Basics: Health Really Matters

2009-05-29T20:36:00.001-04:00

The new word around town is that, with the present economic slump in the United States, if you don’t feel any anxiety, then you don’t have a pulse. “Frankly, recently with the recession, we joke that if you don’t feel stressed, then you are not alive,” said Helen Darling, the director of the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) in Washington D.C

Mirrored in Reflections

2009-05-28T11:02:00.001-04:00

This article is a rewrite of the original. I wrote it to reflect a different approach to reporting on the same event. Below is the “oppression story,” focusing on the death of Edwards’s father and the symbolism of this event in the rest of her life. The previous story that I wrote last week was the consensus story: it was from the official perspective and less opinionated

New Plan Vying for the Limelight in Finance Reform

2009-05-27T11:13:00.008-04:00

Washington, D.C. (5/27/2009) -- John L. Thornton, Chairman of the Brookings Institution and co-chairman of the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation (CCMR), stated that the CCMR’s recommendations for the Obama administration, are not part of a fix-all plan. “We are under no illusion that this is the only answer,” said Thornton. “We are trying to make a

Meghan's Not the Only One...She Just Happens to Be in the Limelight

2009-05-22T11:18:00.005-04:00

New York Times' Op-Ed. columnist, Judith Warner, writes in this morning's NYT: "You can’t afford to tweet about licking Stephen Colbert’s face, or to call the Republicans “an awesome party to be part of,” as though the party of Lincoln were some kind of super-fun co-ed fraternity. You can’t do these things because they’re just stupid and, when you’re already a

Still Their Cross to Bear: American War Veterans Fight to Keep Their Memorials

2009-05-22T10:35:00.004-04:00

Washington D.C. (5/21/2009)--Seventy years ago, a group of World War I veterans erected a seven-foot tall veterans’ memorial in the Mojave Desert Preserve. The white cross, seen by The Veterans of Foreign Wars as a universal symbol of gratitude for military service, is now under attack by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The National Press Club in

Acceptance is Everything

2009-05-22T10:25:00.004-04:00

Washington D.C. (5/22/2009)--It didn’t matter if you were a democrat or a republican; Elizabeth Edwards’s message to the American public seemed to be universal. When Edwards spoke Thursday night at the Willard Hotel in downtown Washington D.C., she warned women not to grow up expecting a fairy tale life. Instead, she said that life is all about making adjustments and being

The Sound of DC.

2009-05-18T21:17:00.004-04:00

If I were to evaluate my expectations for summer 2009 based on one of the five senses, my first day interning in Washington DC would be exactly what I had envisioned...just like it sounds.Beginning with the clickety-clack of hundreds of high heels hitting the pavement, my day was starting off exactly how I had pictured it for the past half year. The moment I stepped out of my uncle's Monte Carlo

Walking the Talk?

2009-05-02T22:34:00.005-04:00

"You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a gay staffer." CNN reports tonight, quoting the director of a new film that's really shaking things up (and naming names)...Kirby Dick includes this line in his new film titled Outrage that outs gay/homosexual politicians in Washington D.C. Mr. Dick actually says that the film does not actually "out" people, but merely reports on hypocrisy on capitol

Amahoro & Ubumwe!

2009-05-01T23:39:00.004-04:00

Translated, these two words in Kinyarwanda (the Bantu language of Rwanda) mean "Peace and Unity."Plain and simple, the words are straightforward, yet, what they stand for is something almost impossible. It is a Utopian world that I have yet to see. I would argue that very few countries in this world today have achieved such significant degree of universal peace and unity amongst their people.

Words of Inspiration: Favorite Quotes found Recently

2009-04-27T23:50:00.003-04:00

Mark C. Taylor, Chairman of the religion department at Columbia University.“Do not do what I do; rather, take whatever I have to offer and do with it what I could never imagine doing and then come back and tell me about it.”Love in the Time of Cholera ~ by Marquez"Allow yourself to be carried along by curiosity."Namaste: The Devine in me recognizes the Devine in you.Respect.A Wise Mother:"If you

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Philip Markoff Goes to My School

2009-04-23T00:39:00.006-04:00

In reality, Philip Markoff was a med student at the Boston University Medical School, which is in a different location of the city from the undergraduate campus. However, the twenty-three year old Boston resident (labeled yesterday as the "Craig's List Killer" by the Boston Herald) still carries the "BU" titled tacked to his name. And that makes my skin crawl just a little bit...Why? Because

Sponsor a Kid

2009-04-19T17:35:00.002-04:00

My parents sponsor a kid: Adelson Peterson. His photograph sits on our side table in the living room next to the duck lamp. He wears a bright yellow gingham school shirt that buttons down the front. He stands in front of the dark green Haitian scenery and smiles a huge white, toothy grin. That's really all I know about him.We started sending him money over eight years ago. My mother would

Cheer up!

2009-04-18T19:52:00.004-04:00

It's not easy being a college student right now. The campus, although beginning to wake up after its winter hibernation, is not nearly as cheery as it normally is. This year, my third year in college as an undergraduate, is the dreariest yet. Now don't get me wrong- college students are always having fun- and they still are. Nightly romps to the local pub after hockey games, karaoke Tuesdays, and

It's time to show some results from this busy Semester

2009-04-16T16:42:00.002-04:00

Update to come...

Three Years Ago...I Found Journalism

2009-02-10T20:51:00.001-05:00

AMMAN, Jordan (4/20/2006) – Hey everyone! Another unbelievable day. For me at least. We headed out at 8:30 am for the Al Hussein Boy's Public School where four of our MEDIA students attend: Abdel, Ihab, Mohammed, and Ahmad. Being the first American girls on the premises, you can imagine that we made quite a stir entering the courtyard in our large bus. As we

Good Morning, Mr. President: January 21, 2009

2009-01-22T00:59:00.005-05:00

This morning, Barack Obama woke up in the White House. I wonder if he rolled over and said to the woman beside him, "How are you feeling, Mrs. President?" Did he go to the gym, as usual, to start off on the right foot? Did he sit down and help his daughters butter their toast? Did he find the time to breath in the cold, January air? Or are these things of the past-- no longer in the present? Was

The Man Behind the Ailing House

2009-01-16T17:24:00.003-05:00

WAITSFIELD, Vermont. (12/14/2008) -- Henri de Marne leaned his head back against the wicker chair. “Someone once told me,” de Marne said, “Henri, trust your luck.” That is exactly what de Marne has been doing all 83 years of his life. Not only has he trusted his own good fortune, but he continues to convince millions of Americans to trust his luck, as well.

KARSH 100

2008-11-24T14:14:00.001-05:00

BOSTON, Mass. (11/24/2008) -- Sunday is a day for art. Deciding to venture into the Museum of Fine Arts on a frigid afternoon in Boston seemed like a unique idea, one that only I could have conjured up. Yet, as the warmth of the heating system in the building sucked me into the foyer of the MFA, it was surprising to discover the volume of people within the walls of the museum. Knowing

Finding Community

2008-11-24T13:19:00.005-05:00

BOSTON, Mass. (11/24/2008) -- Ethan Rubin does not believe in the Christian God, per se. Instead, Rubin believes that God is a “sort of infinite sum of being.” He believes that all religions are seeking the same thing. Rubin’s unconventional beliefs don’t stop him, however, from waking up for an eight a.m. Sunday morning church service every week. A junior enrolled in

Double-Ew

2008-11-03T13:26:00.003-05:00

By CATHERINE MOORE, camoore@bu.eduBOSTON, Mass. (11/3/2008) -- George W. Bush is the type of guy you want to sit down and have a beer with. At least that’s the message Republican political strategist Karl Rove wanted to portray to the American public in the 2000 presidential elections. Oliver Stone had that same idea in mind while directing Emperor Motion Pictures’

Tonight

2008-10-28T22:40:00.000-04:00

Encounter He cut in front of my intended path of travel. I could feel the sweat droplets freezing between the frown lines of my forehead, like little beads nestled between corduroy ridges. The dreaded trek back to my apartment from the gym. I moved to my right and he moved to his left. When we collided, I said, “Excuse me.” His right eye looked into my eyes,

Merry-Go-Round the Frog Pond

2008-10-28T20:03:00.009-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (10/28/2008) -- Sunday afternoon, 30 horses made their debut at the Boston Common Frog Pond carousel opening. The General Manager of the Boston Common Frog Pond, Bob McKeown, said that the carousel, which is open for a trial period from October 25 through November 9, received an enthusiastic reception from its clientele. McKeown said that he was

Doctors Now Prescribe Books

2008-10-21T16:47:00.008-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (10/21/08)--The heavy, red-furred dog costume, worn by Dr. Perri Klass’s 13 year-old son, Anatol, was just one of several costumes donned by volunteers, Sunday. Story book legends came to life at the Seaport Hotel in Boston Harbor at the annual Reach Out and Read “Read and Romp” event. Norman Bridwell’s

Peace Not War

2008-10-14T09:50:00.004-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (10/11/2008) -- Military mother Anne Chay used to hold up a poster that read “Bring my son home.” Now the sign says, “Don’t send my son back!” Chay stood with members of the Massachusetts chapter of Military Families Against the War on Saturday, October 11, 2008, speaking out against the war in Iraq. The organization was one of

What Makes Me Tick...

2008-10-10T09:36:00.004-04:00

Throughout my life I have been fortunate to embrace many different travel opportunities that have broadened my view of the world and have cultivated within me a compassion for people, as well as a desire to tell their stories through broadcast journalism. I developed a love for travel my freshman year of high school when I

Immigrants Rally to Stop "ICE" Raids

2008-10-08T05:49:00.001-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (10/08/2008) -- Almost 400 years after the first European stepped off the Mayflower in Plymouth, Massachusetts Immigrant Rights Advocates feel it is necessary to defend the 21st century immigrant’s claim to American citizenship. Supporters of immigrants’ rights gathered to fight for justice for immigrant families

Volunteer Movement Sweeps Boston

2008-09-30T17:02:00.005-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (09/30/2007) -- “I started volunteering through my fraternity, Sigma Chi, in college,” said Rick Wallwork, the Associate Director of Boston Cares, “it’s great exposure…it shows people another aspect of the community.” Boston Cares is an organization that works with a variety of non-profit community outreaches

A Memoir

2008-09-30T16:57:00.002-04:00

WAITSFIELD, Vermont. (12/12/2007) -- She reaches her arm to the ceiling, in order to hang the glass ornament on the branch of the 14-foot, home-cut, balsam Christmas tree. Her warm, open living room smells of baking bread and the clock ticks out the minutes loudly in my ear as I steady her while she trims her tree. Her stark-white hair falls

What the Fluff?

2008-09-30T16:46:00.004-04:00

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (09/28/08) -- This is the 3 year that the town of Somerville has celebrated its claim to fame: Archibald Query’s invention of Marshmallow Fluff, over ninety years ago. The Union Square Main Streets (USMS) organization started the Fluff festival in 2006 as a means of bringing people together in the community through

Immigration: Is it a Question?

2008-09-30T16:40:00.006-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (09/23/08) – Alfredo Carranza’s parents left Mexico 25 years ago to take their shot at attaining the American Dream. Now, after raises two sons, they are thinking of moving back. Carranza, 18, spent most of his life in Phoenix, Arizona, and now attends the University of Arizona as a freshman. He said that his parents, Alfredo and

It's Not the Wang, but It's Right Next Door

2008-09-30T16:37:00.005-04:00

BOSTON, Mass. (09/14/2008) -- The colorful murals that enliven every square foot of the theatre ceilings, along with gold leaf lined banisters and elegant red carpeting gives the Cutler Majestic Theatre its nickname as the “House of Gold.” Sunday, September 14, the Cutler Majestic Theatre opened its doors to the general public for an