Boston’s Apollo raises questions about racial and sexual identity, as well as the social statuses that came with those identities.
Metro, Food, Boston
Taza Chocolate Spreads the Valentine’s Day Love with Pop-tarts
Taza threw a pre-Valentine’s Day Pop(tart) & Shop on Feb. 13 in which it offered hot chocolate made from Taza chocolate and Purbaugh’s mini Pop-Tarts.
Metro, Arts, Features, Boston
Artist Adam O’Day Finds Inspiration in Boston
O’Day won the Portrait of a City competition, where citizens of Boston voted for their favorite artists’ works. O’Day’s art took him to TD Garden, where he painted a mural for the Boston Bruins.
Metro, Arts, Boston
‘Sweat’ Explores Capitalism’s Impact on Union Workers
Sweat confronts disillusionment, racism, and the tribulations of the working class from the moment the play begins.
Metro, Boston
Valet Shot at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
A shooting occurred near Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The suspect, after injuring a valet of the hospital, was later shot dead by the police. The situation is no longer a threat to the public.
Boston, Metro, Arts, Theatre
‘Pass Over’ Discusses Racism in America Today
Moses and Kitch are two black men living on a local street corner who long to escape their current lives. They are planning how they will move up in life when they encounter the white man Mister.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Massachusetts, Risk Still Low
A Boston resident has been confirmed to have Massachusetts’ first case of the coronavirus strain responsible for the recent outbreak of respiratory disease in Wuhan, China.
Metro, Food, Boston
Taiyaki NYC’s Photogenic Ice Cream and Waffles
Taiyaki waffles, shaped like fish, are freshly made at each location, and the soft-serve ice cream is churned in small batches to ensure quality.
Metro, Boston, Food
Japonaise Bakery Fuses Japanese and French Pastries
Japonaise serves a wide array of pastries from traditional French croissants and creme brulee to typical Japanese sweet breads, as well as many varieties of pan, ichigo, and azuki.
Metro, Food, Boston
Twin Donuts Satisfies Sweet Tooth
A neon red sign reading “Twin Donuts” at the intersection of Beacon and Cambridge streets entices donut lovers to take a step inside. Twin Donuts has been serving locals in Allston since 1959.
