Shaun Ivers of Jamaica Plain plans to formally launch his campaign today in Geneva/Bowdoin, but first he took a few potshots against rivals Michael Flaherty, Steve Murphy, Ayanna Pressley and Michelle Wu.
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By Douglas Bennett - 4/29/13 - 12:51 pm
Only one day before the April 30, 2013 Democratic Senate Primary for United States Senate, WBUR is reporting that Congressman Steven Lynch has canceled all but one campaign event due to an unspecified illness. Lynch's sole campaign event that will still take place will be his rally tonight at the Local 7 Iron Workers Hall at 7PM.
Developing...
By adamg - 4/29/13 - 8:53 am
The New York Review of Books posts an interview with the Rhode Island man who allegedly radicalized the older Tsarneav brother, only he says he didn't.
By adamg - 4/25/13 - 10:20 pm
Shortly before 10 p.m. No victim on the scene, but evidence of at least three shots fired - including a bullet that wound up inside 154 Heath St. A gun was also recovered.
By adamg - 4/25/13 - 4:25 pm
News item: Yankee Candle unveils Boston Strong-scented candle, says it features "a heartwarming blend of cinnamon, baking spices, and a hint of freshly poured tea."
What do you think Boston Strong smells like?
By adamg - 4/25/13 - 12:06 pm
As Associated Press reports, the former state probation commissioner is now going to be spending some quality time with a federal jury in Boston.
Read the indictment below:
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 8:02 pm
Hassan Williams of Roxbury, a one-time Democrat who now considers himself a Republican, has filed papers with the state for a campaign committee to run for mayor this fall.
Williams ran as a Democrat against state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz in the 2010 primary.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 7:31 pm
John Barros, who has served on the School Committee for three years, will announce his candidacy for mayor tomorrow morning at the Haley House in Roxbury.
Barros is also executive director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative.
Ed. conflict of interest note: I've done Web work for DSNI.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 4:55 pm
Aziz Ansari is doing a benefit for bombing victims at the Wilbur Theatre this Sunday. Tickets went on sale at noon today. And, of course, resellers are already trying to make a buck off tickets. At 12:54, the Wilbur warned:
PLEASE DO NOT BUY BROKERED TICKETS FOR THE AZIZ SHOW!
People trying to profiting off of this special benefit show are disgusting.We are taking action as we speak.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 1:01 pm
Stephanie Giunta captured the crowd outside Marathon Sports at lunchtime, around the time a concert was going on inside the BPL in Copley Square.
To try to lure more people back, Mayor Menino announced this afternoon that meters will be free between Arlington Street and Mass. Ave. and adjacent to the Public Garden now through Sunday.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 11:36 am
Johnson discusses the Marathon and her decision to resign.
Boston School Superintendent Carol Johnson announced today she will leave at the end of the school year, due in large part to her husband's death last month:
This has been a difficult decision, but as you aware, the loss of my husband and best friend Matthew last month has been life-altering for me and my entire family.
Johnson has served for six years:
We have improved our high school graduation rates and MCAS performance; we have brought hundreds of students back who had dropped out of school, and are closing achievement gaps. We have expanded academic support for our English Language Learners and students with disabilities, and we have increased the number of quality school choices through our turnaround, in-district charter and innovation schools.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 11:25 am
BPS reports greater vigilance at middle schools today due to a "vague threat" on Twitter against both an unnamed middle school and "a television personality in New York City." Both School and Boston police are patrolling local middle schools, just in case.
BPS has forwarded a copy of the text local principals are using for robo-calls to parents:
By Anonymous - 4/24/13 - 10:31 am
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Leave it to the Boston Herald to use the recent tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing for politics, the politics of transitional assistance also known as welfare. Say what? What does domestic terrorism and welfare have to do with each other?
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 10:19 am
Michael Ratty spotted this message to Martin Richard in the new memorial in Copley Square park today.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 8:58 am
Photographer walks up to people and asks them about themselves.
Via Boston Reddit.
By adamg - 4/24/13 - 6:47 am
Roving UHub photographer Bosfiddle was up at 3:30 a.m., in time to watch DPW crews remove barriers blocking Boylston at Hereford. He also spotted a new window on Marathon Sports, scene of the first bomb blast: Read more.
By Socializing4Justice - 4/23/13 - 7:39 pm
Do you often get stuck in conversations? Not know how to approach people at networking events? Join Socializing for Justice for a fast-paced, fun & interactive Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooze on May 6th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes that share common values but may work on different issues. We create social spaces that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a Skillshare Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which builds our individual capacity to make a difference in the world.
Register at www.sojust.org - Newcomers always welcomed!
Fee: $10-$20 (sliding scale) is split with the trainer.
Limited space - register ahead of time.
Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available).
SCHEDULE
6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring your own dinner
6:30-8:30 Training and Q & A
SoJust's Co-Founder, Robbie Samuels, who is well known for his schmoozing skills, is this month's trainer.
Art of the Schmooze
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