South Boston activist uses art as a threshold to build community

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – South Boston artist Michael Dowling felt compelled to complement his successful career as a painter with creative...

Join Cha-Chi Loprete for ‘Breakfast with The Beatles’

By Ed Karvoski Jr. Culture Editor Cambridge/Middleboro – Determination to become a radio deejay for Cha-Chi Loprete began soon after watching The Beatles’ first live American...

Ultralight pioneer finds his muse at Crow Island Airpark in Stow

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor  Stow - The course of Rob Albright’s life changed when he met Rick Kemp, his ex-girlfriend’s husband. During the...
Southborough resident Pete DePina

Southborough resident works to ensure African American military regiments are not forgotten

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Southborough – As a young man in 1948, Pete DePina volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army. The Southborough...
Pat Benti

Treasuring memories of sharing stages with music legends

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor East Boston – After performing as a solo act in the 1970s, Pat Benti entertained New Englanders as lead...

Attorney presents his case for changing career to comedian

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Wakefield – The resume of a particular former Essex County assistant district attorney and criminal defense trial attorney also...

Sudbury woman uses background as botanist to formulate climate change policy

By Brett Peruzzi Neela de Zoysa is a Sudbury resident originally from Sri Lanka with a deep knowledge of the natural world in both her...

With Christmas Eve tradition, a family offers those in recovery love and hope

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor For many families, Christmas Eve has beloved family traditions, such as getting together for a special dinner, attending church services...

Rev. Liz Walker’s ‘faith in fashion’ benefits PTSD healing

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Newton – Formerly broadcasting the news from WBZ-TV channel 4’s anchor desk, the Rev. Liz Walker is now sharing vital...

Bringing history to life

Collings Foundation opens new interactive American Heritage Museum  By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Since 1979 the Collings Foundation, under the directorship of Bob Collings and his...