Assistant metro editor Isabel Fenoglio discusses spray paint, smiley faces, and her first attempt at street art in Graffiti Alley in Cambridge.
City Hall Opens Gallery, Tale of Women’s History Told Through Prints
Four female members of the Boston Printmakers used etching, lithography, relief printmaking, and mono printing to depict figurative images of women’s issues in Boston City Hall’s “March Four Women” gallery.
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Takes Candid Look at Suicide
With a candid look at suicide, the stigma surrounding it, and the depression that may accompany it, Every Brilliant Thing captures the viewer’s attention using only the relatability and resilience of the human spirit that Adrianne Krstansky so incredibly channels.
Empathy For the Greater Good: Empatica Wearables Serve Double Duty
Rosalind Picard, co-founder of MIT born startup Empatica, is not only interested in helping people predict seizures through her team’s patented technology. She also wants to create a more supportive dialogue around seizures among college students.
Ball and Buck Offers Curated ‘Made in America’ Retail Experience
Ball and Buck offers a unique retail experience that includes ‘Made in America’ garments, crowdfunded products, and even a full-service barbershop at the rear of the store. This is all part of the company’s ethos around supporting local commerce.
Newton City Council Passes Temporary Ban on Recreational Marijuana Establishments
The ban did included an amendment that shields Garden Remedies, a current medical marijuana facility, from being included in the moratorium.
Newton City Council to Vote on Temporary Ban of Recreational Marijuana Establishments
Newton City Council has postponed voting on a temporary ban of recreational marijuana establishments until March 5. If the proposal passes, businesses will not be able to apply for licenses until Dec. 31, 2018 to allow for increased planning time for the Zoning and Planning Committee.
Learning to Love Spontaneity: a Vow to Myself
Associate metro editor Chloe McAllaster made it one of her college goals to take advantage of Boston’s thriving culinary scene, hoping in the process to abandon her picky eater tendencies in favor of a more spontaneous attitude.
Hundreds Gathered in Boston for ‘Working People’s Day of Action’ Rally
On Monday, Senators Warren and Markey, Mayor Marty Walsh, among others, spoke in support of unions, and joined rally-goers in protest of the pending Supreme Court case Janus vs. ASFCME.
ICA Exhibit Explores Impact of Internet on Art Media
On Feb. 7, “Art in the Age of the Internet, 1989 to Today” opened at the ICA. Ideas explored within the exhibition include surveillance, the control of information, and the human body, which are all examined in the context of the internet.