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Where Occupy can go from here: to Spare Change
By Marc Levy
Published: December 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM
With an eviction notice hanging for Occupy Boston’s Camp Dewey and the future of the movement in flux, here’s a suggestion for a way forward that could benefit literally everyone.
Time’s verdict on band’s ‘Prisoner’ video: Top 10
By Marc Levy
Published: December 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM
A music video by local band Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling wins a No. 6 spot in Time’s online Top 10 Everything of 2011.
Grand Junction plan grinds to a halt
By Marc Levy
Published: December 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM
The state has backed off on plans to run its Grand Junction commuter rail through Cambridge, connecting North Station and Worcester without a stop in the city.
After outcry, choices for moving schools narrow to two — well, three
By Marc Levy
Published: December 7, 2011 at 09:02 PM
After parent uproar resulting from the need to move the High School Extension Program, the School Committee narrowed its focus to two less inflammatory choices — and the mayor surprised everyone by bringing forward a mystery option.
High schoolers charm Gates, earning likely second TV segment
By Marc Levy
Published: December 7, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Students were excited when Henry Louis Gates Jr. came to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School to film a segment for an upcoming television show, but they didn’t know he was impressed enough to plan a second trip.
Proposal to combine schools rattles parents
By Marc Levy
Published: December 6, 2011 at 05:20 PM
In looking for a place to put the 50-student High School Extension Program, the school district has shaken up parents at two schools, with the likely result being a School Committee meeting tonight packed with people seeking answers.
Council sets Dec. 19 deadline for lawsuit information
By Marc Levy
Published: December 6, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Four city councillors renewed calls Monday for information about what it cost to settle three lawsuits accusing city officials of civil rights violations, discrimination and retaliation.
Knucklebones opening Monday in Davis; Michaels coming to Porter
By Marc Levy
Published: December 4, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Knucklebones, a provider and seller of athletic services and goods, has its “epicenter” grand opening Monday in Davis Square, and a Michaels art store is coming to Porter Square.
Deng transforms China and, on Monday, Toscanini’s ice cream
By Marc Levy
Published: December 4, 2011 at 07:06 PM
The lifetimes of Deng Xiaoping and Toscanini overlapped for more than a half-century, but it’s a good bet they never met until now, as Toscanini’s ice cream hosts Harvard’s Ezra Vogel on Monday for a signing of his new Deng biography.
Five recommendations: Erica Milia
By Marc Levy
Published: December 2, 2011 at 04:40 AM
We just want to ask you five questions — or, rather, get five recommendations of things to read, listen to, watch, eat and buy. First up is Erica Milia, who is well-read in the display of quantitative information and not so big on TV.