Challenged to do better
By Kate Vander Wiede | Sep 1
Alongside 49 other animal shelters in the United States, the Animal Rescue League (ARL) is competing to win $100,000. Since the beginning of August, the shelter has been a part of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) $100K Challenge, a competition that requires the shelter to provide 300 more homes for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies between August and October than they did during the same period last year.
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By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
In the next few weeks, Ellis Memorial & Eldridge House will get the final written word from the Zoning Board of Appeals on whether their newest construction project is approved.
Two more trees headed to chopping block
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
On Thursday, September 9, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a hearing about the removal of two shade trees at 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Parish Café’s newest location. A press release from the Parks Department said the hearing would discuss the removal of two five-inch diameter green ash trees for the purpose of putting in tables for a sidewalk cafe.
Grand celebration for youngsters
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
On the morning of Friday, August 27, family members in the audience stood, cheered and whooped as their capped-and-gowned children marched down the aisle toward the stage. Teachers stood proud on the sidelines. Cameras flashed and then flashed again.
Creating cutting-edge technicians
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
The South End will be paving the way for hybrid and electric vehicles to take the place of gasoline-powered cars.
Big heart leads the way
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
In the corner, a draped bookcase was topped with red and white candles and nick-knacks. On the wall a sign read "friendship" and a star-shaped basket hung close by. Two nearby tables showcased quilts in various stages of design, small dolls with hand-beaded skirts and yarn creations.
Businesses join with police
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
The stories flew. One recent woman, Turtle owner Ann Dingwell remembered, had stole several garments right in front of her. "She was just so fast," Dingwell said.
Senator candidates make their case
By Sean Teehan | Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
Three days before Sunday services, about 100 people descended upon an un-air-conditioned church a hot, muggy Thursday evening. Those in attendance, however, came for civic rather than religious reasons.
Restoring the old
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
From 1889 to 1892, the building we now know as just the Power Station, was the largest privately-owner electric generation plant in the world. It powered the West End Street railway electric trolley cars, which ran all over the city of Boston. But 1899, the station supplied power to the Boston elevation Railway before being used at a maintenance facility.
Imaging researcher appointed to NEIDL
By Kate Vander Wiede | Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
Earlier this month, Ronald Killinay, PhD, was appointed director of the Multimodal Whole Animal Imaging Core at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories(NEDIL) at Boston University.
Blackstone receives federal grant money
By Kate Vander Wiede | Thursday Aug 19, 2010
Close to $2.5 million dollars will soon grace the students and teachers of Blackstone Elementary School. Just last week, the school was announced as one of 12 that will receive Turnaround Grants from Governor Deval Patrick’s office.
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