Posts Tagged ‘north’
TJX will phase out its A.J. Wright chain
Globe Staff TJX Cos., the Framingham-based company that operates such retail chains as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, said... Go here to see the original: TJX will phase out its A.J. Wright chain
‘Secret Santas’ dole out $100 handshakes in NC
"Secret Santas" are roaming the streets of North Carolina, handing out $100 handshakes. The Charlotte Observer reported that crew of donors, who insist on anonymity, handed out the C-notes Friday to anyone who looked like they could use it. Continued here: 'Secret Santas' dole out $100 [...]
James dominates in Cleveland return
He tuned out the boos. He smiled at the derisive chants. He embraced all the negativity Cleveland could muster. Read the original here: James dominates in Cleveland return
Boston Common’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Boston Common tree lighting event included performances by many artists. The event, one of Boston's most popular tree lighting ceremonies, attracted many spectators. The tree was donated by Gary and Roseann Meisner of North Alton, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, and was selected by Ross Pentz of [...]
For LeBron James, "Home" is Where the Heartbreak is
More photos » Amy Sancetta - AP A banner of LeBron is torn down in Cleveland, after he tore out the hearts of Clevelanders. Browse more photos » By now you've heard the news: LeBron James took his talents to South Beach. Not to "The Big Apple". Not to "The Windy City". And [...]
Boston Common’s Christmas Tree
Boston Common's 50-foot-tall white spruce Christmas tree is expected to be lit today at a ceremony from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year's tree (not pictured) was donated by Gary and Roseann Meisner of North Alton, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, and was selected by Ross Pentz of the Nova Scotia [...]
MBTA: Ridership reached two-year high
General Manager Rich Davey says the MBTA's average weekday ridership in October topped 1.3 million for the first time in two years. Continued here: MBTA: Ridership reached two-year high
Wednesday A.M. News: Helping Animals Edition
Image by hoyachicknyc from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr . According to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, 85 sea turtles have been rescued off Cape Cod in recent days. A total of 138 turtles have been rescued this season, 107 of which were alive. Several town employees of Braintree rescued [...]
WikiLeaks – Read the cables
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Leaked US cables reveal senstive diplomacy
Hundreds of thousands of State Department documents leaked Sunday revealed a hidden world of backstage international diplomacy, divulging candid comments from world leaders and detailing occasional U.S. pressure tactics aimed at hot spots in Afghanistan, Iran and North Korea. Here is the [...]
