By: Bennet Johnson
What makes Boston special is not just its sports, chowder, or 60 colleges and universities. Boston is set apart by its rich history.
Metro
‘A Story We Share’
By: Bennet Johnson
The Commonwealth Museum of Massachusetts opened an exhibit called A Story We Share: Massachusetts Artists Celebrating Black History and Culture, a student-run art show that celebrates Black History Month, on Feb. 5.
Metro, Column
Not Your Average Sports Town
By: Bennet Johnson
Boston is a sports town. And not just any ordinary sports town, but it is the best sports city in America. What’s remarkable is that Boston views itself as different, special-perhaps even better than others.
Metro, Politics
Walsh Reveals Plans For New, Streamlined Cabinet
By: Bennet Johnson
Last week, Walsh met with a group of the city’s top officials to discuss reorganizing Boston’s city government. Although all formal details were kept from the public eye, Walsh recently released his official plan to restructure his cabinet in order to meet his plan of efficiency and collaboration within the Mayor’s office.
Metro
COLUMN: Boston’s Winter Tradition
By: Bennet Johnson
As a Minnesotan, I believe that the greatest amateur hockey tournament in the U.S. is the Minnesota State High School Championship. But I’ve found that others are just as passionate about the Beanpot Tournament – the championship of Boston.
Metro, Politics
The Year Ahead
By: Bennet Johnson
Although Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick delivered his State of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 28, some of the state’s most crucial information-the fiscal year budget-was revealed before the speech, when Patrick filed his Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) budget plan for the upcoming year on Jan.22.
Metro
Insatiable Thirst for Technology
By: Bennet Johnson
When I was a kid, I had a predilection for electronics. I had almost every electronic device known to a 12-year-old boy. These ranged from the Nintendo Gameboy to the Xbox 360, and much more recently, the iPad.
Metro, Business
Fitness With Friends
By: Bennet Johnson
Hannah Freilich graduated from Boston College with a degree in elementary education and human development, with the hopes of becoming a teacher. It wasn’t until this past year, however, that Freilich embarked on a different path and became an entrepreneur.
