At first glance, it now appears that Richard Tisei is leading incumbent Congressman John Tierney in the polls. This is considered an extraordinary achievement given the fact Tisei began his run a virtual stranger to much of the sprawling congressional…
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Register to Vote
Massachusetts voters have until October 13, to register to vote. The presidential election coming up in November is among the most important in decades. In order to vote, one must be registered to make themselves heard and felt – as…
When Terrible Things Happen to Good People
Dillon and Riley McManus, twin brothers with their lives stretching before them like an endless dream, were struck by tragedy last week. Thursday morning they were healthy and fine enjoying their lives and then at 11:00 p.m. while crossing the…
Development Possibilities
Increasingly we are hearing more and more about the possible development of the enormous empty space behind the Walmart and the former Build 19 property which sits on the water and is prime real estate. Whatever shape this possible development…
Congressman Tierney Versus Richard Tisei
The contest between longtime incumbent Congressman John Tierney and former state senator Richard Tisei is reaching maximum tilt, which is to say, both men are now doing whatever they can to destroy one another. This is to be expected in…
The Jewish New Year
Boston’s Jewish community has ushered in the New Year with synagogue services, prayer and with traditional family gatherings. Now comes the ten days of penitence for Jews all over the world, during which time they must atone for their misdeeds…
Remembering September 11, 2001
The more that time passes, the more we tend to forget the stark terror and horrible outcome of the terrorists attacks which killed so many, while at the same time awakened the nation to the worldwide terrorist threat. The passing…
Pit Bull Should Be Exiled from City, Put Down or Both
A pit bull who mauled another dog and attacked that dog’s owner while running around unleashed has been allowed by a court ruling to live in the neighborhood despite the vicious attack. The city is said to be appealing the…
The Red Sox in Last Place
You do not have to be a Boston Red Sox baseball fan to take notice of the Red Sox who sank into last place at the expense of a team that came to Boston this weekend that was in last…
The Labor Day Weekend
The symbolic end of summer – the Labor Day weekend – has come and gone, again. The holiday has its origins in the 1880’s and was intended at first to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Celebrating the…