Tag: Boston

Unveiling the Secrets of Boston Restaurants: A Feature Importance Analysis

Boston, Massachusetts — a city with a rich history, outstanding universities, successful sports teams, and mouth-watering food! When it comes to dining in this city, there’s no shortage of amazing options. However, not all restaurants are created equal. If you’re like most people, ...

The Perils of High-Risk Jobs: Tragedy Strikes — Window Washer’s Fatal Fall in Downtown Boston

Hey there, folks! It’s the WanderingNut, and today I’ve got a story that’s both heart-wrenching and eye-opening. Picture Downtown Boston, where those towering skyscrapers create an iconic cityscape. But amid the hustle and bustle, a tragedy recently unfolded that sent shockwaves th...

Boston Alley

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center,...

A Night at a Boston Theater with Presidential Assassins

The sun had set in the Back Bay neighborhood of the city. After parking my car parallel to the pillars of the Berkeley building, I walked down the tree lined Stuart Street with lights from the buildings towering on all sides illuminating my way. October breezes and plum skies made the evening w...

Ranking of Cambridge/Boston BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) schools

Have you ever wondered what BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) schools are out there in Cambridge/Boston area? I’ve prepared an entirely subjective ranking of Cambridge/Boston BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) schools for you to use :) When I write that this ranking of Cambridge/Boston BJJ (Brazilian J...

Salem and Boston Massachusetts

We planned two days in Massachusetts, not enough but for this trip we got a taste of the area. We spent one day in Salem and one in Boston. Definitely destinations we will need to return to in the future. Let me give you a bite from our experiences to savor and possibly tempt you to journey to this ...

One block in Boston, seven years apart

I’m descending the stairs at Fenway Health on Boylston Street; I don’t remember which floor. I’ll scurry straight across the street from my CBT session to the office, still unbearably anxious about the hour away from my desk, despite never taking lunch breaks anyway an...

37 Hours in Boston

The jetBlue redeye from Portland disgorged me into the terminal of Boston’s Logan International Airport at 7:00 on a Sunday morning. I flew east to attend two days of a conference, sacrificing half of a weekend at home in the process. People who think business travel is all glamour have never ...

Traveling to Boston? Things you should know before your trip.

Like many cities across the United States, Boston has grown and expanded greatly over the past two decades. The construction has not ceased and plans for even more development have already been put in play. If you travel to Boston, it’s important though to make sure you explore the parts of th...

Ranking 13 Boba Places in Boston

Boston is a lovely and diverse international hub littered with a plethora of restaurants and hidden food gems ranging from fancy, high-end bars and grills to authentic, ethnic foods of various cultures. Over the last couple of years, bubble tea has become increasingly popular in the United States...

Boston Bound

This essay, Boston Bound, is the transcript of my recently released podcast episode Boston Bound on my new podcast, My Time, My Life, where I talk about defining my own success in the face of failure. In my last essay, I wrote about the struggles and challenges I faced as a yo...

The Diary of an Exchange Student in Boston

I’ve already stayed in Boston for one month. I feel so grateful that I chose to study in the United States a year before, because I am experiencing a different lifestyle right now and I quite enjoy it. The most obvious difference between Hong Kong and Boston, is weather for sure. The temperatu...

Was resigning Jaylen Brown really a smart idea for Boston?

Tuesday, July 25 proved to be an eventful day for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, perhaps even the most eventful day of his career. All uncertainty surrounding Brown’s future with Boston was effectively ended on the date, with JB and the Celtics agreeing to a lucrative 5 year, 304 million dollar ...

Boston Duck Tours: A Quacking Good Time for Families

Ahoy, landlubbers and waterfowl enthusiasts! If you’re waddling around Boston with your flock, looking to dive deep into history without actually diving into the deep, the Boston Duck Tours might just be your perfect pond. Duck…What Now? The Boston Duck Tours don’t...

The Anatomy of a First-Time BQ (Boston Qualifier) Marathon…

I did it!!! I finally BQ’d (Boston Qualified). After 7.5 years of marathon running and completing 21 marathons, this joyous milestone finally came last Saturday (4/1/23) at the REVEL Mt. Charleston marathon in Las Vegas, finishing in 3 hours 23 minutes and 55 seconds (wow!), 1 minute...

Road Tolls Around Boston

My commute is about 25 miles from “North Suburban” Boston to Metro West. I take Route 128 (you might call this I-95) and The Pike (I-90). I drive alone in my little EV while thousands commute into Boston on the underfunded MBTA and Commuter Rail. Traffic on Boston area highways has cr...

What’s Next for the Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics are faced with many difficult decisions heading into the offseason. Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown made an All-NBA Team this year, making them eligible for a supermax deal on their next contract. It’s been a no-brainer for the Celtics to keep Tatum and Brown throughou...

Rent vs. Buy Analysis Boston

Among all the difficult decisions that come with looking for a new place to live, deciding whether to buy a home or rent an apartment can be one of the hardest. It’s a decision that can have long term implications on your financial well-being, and in a competitive and expensive real estate mar...

Running with Pandas AI: an Exploration of the Boston Marathon

As I stood amidst the electrifying atmosphere of this year’s Boston Marathon, cheering on the runners with exhilaration, I began to understand the almost inarticulable magic of Boston. Marathons demonstrate that with mental fortitude, discipline, and determination, ordinary individuals can acc...

Where in the Boston Area can I recycle textiles and shoes?

Bay State Textiles collects used clothing via bins located in various school parking lots in the area, but also recycles textiles that are not fit for donation. According to the FAQ page of their website: Q: Can I recycle my textiles that are ripped and stained? A: Yes. Bay State Textiles...

090: Boston Speaks Up with George Deveney of Make-A-Wish

George Deveney is the Chief Advancement Officer at Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, headquartered in Boston, MA. Make-A-Wish is a non-profit organization on a mission to create life-changing wish experiences for children with critical illnesses. In 2023, Make-A-Wish Massach...

The Truth About the Proposed East Boston Haul Road

Stop Logan Airport Expansion: Part One The haul road proposal in East Boston is an airport trucking expansion proposal which will add truck traffic, congestion, and pollution, and reduce public safety. Bigger warehouses and more truck access equals more trucks and more pollution. by Chris Marc...

A History of Excellence: A Look Back at the Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins have a long, storied history in the NHL. From their humble beginnings in 1924 to their recent Stanley Cup victories, the Bruins have been a major part of hockey culture in New England and beyond. This article will provide an overview of the team’s history, from their founding...

Why I ran the Boston Marathon

There are at least two reasons we do anything. The most obvious is what we think we should do, like “Some expert on a podcast said I should eat more blueberries.” Then there is the second, less obvious reason, like “I want to feel better about my health.” L...

A Short Guide To Boston Trail Running

Home to the world’s oldest annual marathon, Boston is a city of runners. Rain or shine you can catch them passing through the Common, jogging along the Charles River and sprinting up Beacon Hill. But there’s more to beantown running than pavement and cobblestones. The Middlesex Fells ...

Running the Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is the world’s longest running marathon race, first held in 1897. Starting in the town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts on the third Monday in April — Patriots Day — it winds 26.2 miles through eight towns and cities on its way to Boylston Street in Boston, taking in...

The Boston Marathon: 10 Years Later a City Remembers and Moves Forward

The Boston Marathon, the oldest annual marathon in the world, held its 127th running on April 17, 2023. The marathon is a big celebration in the city of Boston and feels like a giant block party where the city welcomes the arrival of spring and cheers on the athletes who have journeyed from all over...

Boston Sky

Far in the horizon of the Boston sky, the fog rises her wispy wings like a giant eagle getting ready for flight. The vapor, the droplets of water collected millions of tales over the night, stories of lives going on in the great city. The lifting of the wings seems heavy with emotional tales of tree...

A Picture of Boston: Lenny and the Piss Poor Boys

  lenny Lashley is one of Boston punks most beloved figures, even if a lot of his outings have flown under the radar in comparison to other artists from the area. He first popped up on the scene in the mid 90s as the leader of Darkbuster, Boston’s hard-drinking party band whose lyrics ...

Celebrating Boston and Granddaughter’s too…

Boston was a buzz. Marathon fever was everywhere. The energy, intoxicating. I adore every moment I am “home” but this weekend while visiting my daughter and her family just outside of the city magic was floating through the warm New England air. Daffodils and forsythia. Tulips nibbled by...

Next Up for the World Marathon Majors: The Boston Marathon

A passionate running enthusiast in Teaneck, Jennifer Heiner formerly served as a retail director for a New Jersey running company. She currently is an inside sales rep for a small company in North Jersey. Outside of the professional arena, Jennifer Heiner belongs to multiple running organizations in...

“Boston Strangler” (2023)

Despite my lifelong affinity for all things true crime and historic serial killers who’s repugnant acts have become burned into our universal consciousness if only by the monikers given them by newspapers and television media alike, I was rather disappointed with this “Inspired by a...

A Better Boston Itinerary

Due to its history, Boston gets more than its fair share of tourists. Many come to gawk at buildings and other sites where something important happened hundreds of years ago. Others enjoy walking through world famous college campuses or visit the wonderful museums. I’m not saying this is wr...

Top Boston Startups That Bloomed in 2022

Boston is one of the best and most recognized startup ecosystems in the United States and the world. Boston Startups like Boston Dynamics have gone viral with their products numerous times and multiple other top startups also exist within the city. The ecosystem itself is built on very str...

Basement Remodeling Pitfalls to Avoid in Boston

Remodeling your basement is one of the most practical and economical ways to increase your home’s usable square footage. Whether your goal is to create a family room, an entertainment area, a bedroom and bathroom suite, or something else, basement renovations are generally less expen...

Blacks in Boston and the Utter Shame at Fenway Park — Paul McCartney Should Not Perform There June 7

The Fenway Park Summer Concert Series approaches its 20th season of bringing live music to Fenway Park, home of the iconic Boston Red Sox. As it approaches its 20th season of live music at Fenway Park, a troubling and continuing stain on the City of Boston remains. Remarkably, in those ...

Boston Rock City: How the Humble City on a Hill Finally Became a Music Mecca in the 1970s

When one thinks of cities with musical legacies in the United States, there are a few obvious choices. Memphis, with the ghosts of Elvis, Carl Perkins, and WC Handy hanging over it, while Al Green presides as the musical reverend, often battles it out with New Orleans, a city where its international...

Two Boston-based Artists You Can Support Right Now

First up, we have Rixy, a Roxbury-based street artist who is taking her talents to the next level. Rixy’s work has been seen across the East Coast, moving between institutional walls and public streets. Her work is a mix of public art, live activations, and illustrative portraiture inspired by...

The One Minute Geographer: Massachusetts (6): How Big is Boston?

Massachusetts in one of those states where you think first of its big city: “The Hub” — Boston. So in that sense it’s like cities in several other states where the primate city dominates: New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix come to mind. Boston is the 21st largest ...

Homelessness in Boston

Boston is a great city, it has so many opportunities for people whether it for for their career or education. However one thing I have noticed is their large population of homeless people. Me and my sister were driving down the street on our way to watch a movie and we had to drive by a whole line o...

Boston Hosts “No Whites Allowed” Party — And Anti-Racists Cheer for Equality!

On Tuesday December 12, 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sent out an email to all the city council members inviting them to a holiday party hosted by the Mayor with the one message, “No Whites Allowed.” And if you’re sitting there saying, “what?” You’re not al...

What does it take to be a black leader in Boston?

Having spent most of my time working in the town of Randolph since Covid, I rarely make the trip to Boston for business. However, last week, a meeting with a prospective client necessitated a journey to the city. As I hit the road and headed towards Boston on 93 North, I tuned in to WBUR, my trusty ...

Thinking Citizen Blog — “Is Long Island the answer to Mass. and Cass?” (Boston Globe)

“Mass and Cass” is shorthand for the opioid addiction crisis in Boston. It refers to a tent city at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. Local residents business owners are urging the city to remove the homeless settlements as threats to public safety and h...

Great Ideas for Future, in Boston Globe, Connect to my Ideas

The Massachusetts fashion clothing industry was a booming success in earlier 20th Century, up to the 1980s, due to Italian and Greek immigrants, and others from Europe, who came here, knowing how to sew. I believe we beat New York in quality production, without which the American...

Great Ideas for Future, in Boston Globe, Connect to my Ideas

In 1970 I set up Shirley Willett, Inc, a Design & Manufacturing Factory of high fashion coats, jackets, dresses, yet affordable for the Middle Class, because of my Innovative pattern and production engineering systems. It was on the second floor of 77 No. Washington St.,...

Running For Our Lives in Boston

My friend Ted and I were sitting in the bar of the Hilton Hotel, located a couple of blocks away from the TD Garden, the home of the Boston Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers and Celtics had split the first two games of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center, and we decided to see two of the next thr...

Rising or Falling: A Weekly Analysis of the Boston Celtics

A Green Machine Goes on Show The Boston Celtics had quite the week, with every bounce of the ball, every swish of the net, and every cheer or groan echoing through the monumental presence of TD Garden. We’ve seen it all — the Celtics drawing Despite their star players pushing the e...