Is Boston racist? Poll shows city is split — along racial lines
Bostonians are fairly evenly divided over whether theirs is a racist town, 42 percent saying yes and 45 percent believing it is not, according to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll. But, perhaps unsurprisingly, views vary dramatically among the races themselves. Advertisement Fifty-seven percent of those who identify as black said the city is racist, compared with 37 percent of those who call themselves white. Hispanics fell in the middle, with 44 percent believing their hometown is..>> view originalDalai Lama begins two-day Boston visit with joy and blessings
Saturday was a day of joy for Buddhists from across the region, as the Dalai Lama arrived in Boston and greeted the faithful who had gathered on the street outside his hotel. More than 400 people, most of them affiliated with the Tibetan Association of Boston, packed sidewalks along Bedford and Chauncy streets, where Boston police and private security agents cordoned off the intersection and kept the crowds behind barriers as they waited for the spiritual leader. Advertisement “We are so ha..>> view originalBoston Breakers hold NC Courage to 1-0 with 4 starters out
It was a rematch for Boston as they took on the North Carolina Courage at home. Boston came out of the gate relatively strong, looking for the quick goal.>> view originalIt costs a lot to live in Boston — and voters aren't happy about it
About half of Boston voters think housing in Boston is too expensive, according to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll.The survey asked voters to rate how satisfied they were with the cost of housing on a scale of 1 to 5. Advertisement The survey found that 49.2 percent of voters rated the price of housing a 1, or “very dissatisfied.” Another 21.6 percent rated it a 2. That added up to more than 70 percent of voters being at least somewhat dissatisfied with housing costs.At the other ..>> view originalJared Kushner got his start as Somerville landlord
SOMERVILLE — It was the low-ball of all low-ball offers, insulting in the moment, laughable in retrospect.Four Harvard grad students renting a first-floor Dimick Street apartment received word in the spring of 2002 that their new landlord wanted to renovate their unit and put it on the market as a condominium. The kitchen and bathroom work would be performed, the students were told, while they were still living there. Advertisement Dan Neafsey and his roommates took a break from doctorate wo..>> view originalBulpett: Celtics in best spot to land Paul George
The Celtics are still in the hunt for Paul George, and they may be in the best position to get the Indiana star.Begin with the fact that dealing for a guy with one year left on his contract and who has said through his agent that he will leave the Pacers as a free agent after the 2017-18 season — with all signs pointing to him joining his semi-hometown Lakers — is, at best, a gamble. But the Celtics have more chips than anyone else and thus are better equipped to play a little poker. Their ..>> view originalHopkinton: Respite Center artists showcase work in Boston
Jonathan Phelps @JPhelps_MW HOPKINTON — Six artists from the Michael Lisnow Respite Center are making names for themselves.On Saturday, their artwork was unveiled at the Boston Public Market, a year-round market for fresh, locally sourced food. The food-inspired art show is called "Art is Voice." The artwork is part an art program that started last year in collaboration with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Alex Dunn, community outreach director for the center, said the art sho..>> view originalDavid Price solid on mound, but Boston Red Sox bats falter in loss to ...
BOSTON -- David Price certainly pitched well enough for a win Saturday night at Fenway Park. It wasn't his best performance, but the Red Sox southpaw kept his team in the contest, holding the Los Angeles Angels to three runs over six innings while issuing a lone walk. The missing component? Run support. While Price was solid, Angles starter JC Ramirez was even better -- holding Boston to just one run over six innings of work en route to a 6-3 loss for the Red Sox. With the defeat, the Red Sox..>> view originalNHL Draft 2017: Boston Bruins select 5 players on Day 2
After drafting Finnish defenseman Urho Vaakanainen with the 18th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins remained busy Saturday morning at Chicago's United Center -- selecting five players through the final six rounds of the draft. Here's a look at who Don Sweeney and Co. selected from rounds 2 - 7. Round 2, Pick 53: Jack Studnicka, C With their second pick of the draft, the Bruins opted for a center from Windsor, Ontario in Jack Studnicka. Studnicka put up 18 goals and 34 a..>> view originalBaseball standings
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