Somerville nightclub Johnny D’s was a second home to many
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville.Photo/Tom Hazeltine
SOMERVILLE – When they opened in...
Mendon author chronicles tales of survival
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books.Photo/Lindsey Potter
MENDON – Author Michael Tougias is intrigued by stories of...
‘Zoom’ TV show was made in Boston by and for kids
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
The popular 1970s children’s television show “Zoom” was created almost entirely by kids at WBGH’s studios in Boston.Photo/courtesy of...
Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes
By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer
GRAFTON – Grafton’s Small Stones Festival of the Arts features a collection of local photography, and in 2021, the festival...
Hilltop Steak House once ruled Route 1 in Saugus
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Editor
SAUGUS - Once reported to be the highest-grossing and busiest restaurant in the entire country by Restaurants & Institutions magazine,...
The first residential telephone was at this home in Somerville
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
SOMERVILLE – Many people know the story of the first telephone call, made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 to...
With ‘Maestro’ Massachusetts native Leonard Bernstein is back in the public eye
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
Acclaimed composer, conductor and Massachusetts native Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, and also later lived in Boston and...
Wolf Hollow offers public opportunity to observe and learn about wolves
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
IPSWICH - There’s something captivating and mysterious about wolves. Although long maligned in the public imagination due to unfair portrayals...
Greg Greenway continues the folk tradition with contemporary flair
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
REGION – One of folk singer Greg Greenway’s most well-known songs is “Massachusetts,” an ode to driving in his adopted...
Discount retailer Building #19 wore its messy reputation with pride
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - The discount retailer Building #19 was known just as much for its quirky comic book style signs as...
