By: Kelly Coleman
For those staying in Boston over break waiting for warmth, here’s a list of activities in the city that can keep you occupied.
Metro
Tidbit Faces Subpoena in New Jersey Investigation
By: Ryan Towey
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) President L. Rafael Reif released a letter to the MIT community on Feb. 15 announcing the university’s support for the student founders of a startup called Tidbit.
Metro, Politics, Boston
Mayor’s Safety Initiative to Address City Violence
By: Tricia Tiedt
Walsh is now following through on his promise to address city violence with the creation of the Mayor’s Safety Initiative. Last Friday, Walsh announced that the initiative-crafted with the intention of curbing violence in Boston-will be led by Leon Graves and Daniel Mulhern.
Metro, Column
COLUMN: In Defense of The Snow
By: Ryan Towey
Most would hurry to the Copley T stop and vanish into the warmth of the underground trains, but there exist few greater experiences in life than a walk in the snow.
Metro, Column
The Name Everyone Should Know
By: Maggie Powers
There is something wonderfully human about Police Commissioner William B. Evans. He is far too humble for his role. He claims the hardest part of his new job as police commissioner is “finding an outfit.”
Metro, Arts
Gardner Museum Introduces New Contemporary Art Series
By: Maggie Maretz
For the first time ever, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is presenting a new series called Stir, which features a blend of contemporary art, music, and performances.
Metro, Food
New Italian Restaurant Opens in Seaport District
By: Kelly Coleman
Established chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier recently kicked off their newest culinary venture, M.C. Spiedo Ristorante. The Italian Renaissance-inspired eatery is located inside the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in the Seaport District.
Metro, Column
COLUMN: BCPD’s Well-Deserved Thank You
By: Bennet Johnson
After numerous drunken encounters with students in the Mods and lurking around Late Night, I’m always surprised to see an officer smile and wave at passing students crossing CoRo on Monday morning.
Metro, Boston
Building a Safer Boston
By: Bennet Johnson
After completing a full-length marathon, Evans worked 42 straight hours as one of the key leaders in the search for the Boston Marathon bombers.
Metro
Local Author Recounts Writing, Editing, and Telling His Story
By: Sarah Moore
After nine years of writing, editing, and rewriting, Gerry Abbey has finally brought his story to the shelves. His recently published book, Cheers, Beers, and Eastern Promise, outlines the lessons learned and stories gathered over his yearlong experience in rural Taiwan.
