In an interview Thursday afternoon, a church official allowed for the possibility that cathedral will not be rebuilt.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Formally Awards Licenses To MGM, Wynn Resorts For Casinos In Springfield, Everett
Following Tuesday's defeat of a ballot initiative to overturn the state's casino law, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday formally awarded licenses to MGM Resorts and Wynn to operate casinos in Springfield and Everett.
Election Behind Him, Baker Turns To Planning, Legislative Diplomacy
BOSTON — The election of Massachusetts governor formally wrapped up Wednesday with Democrat Martha Coakley conceding to Republican Charlie Baker. But reflections on a hard-fought campaign only last so long, before the real work begins.
Jazz Blog
Jimmy Greene Releases Beautiful Life
Classical Blog
SSO and BSO
This past weekend was a big one for orchestras in Massachusetts. On Saturday evening my colleague John Nowacki gave his first pre-concert talk for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and was witness to a season opening concert he called splendid and “breathtaking.”
Audiofiles
Deep Sea Fishing
Cape Cod — On August 12th, I journeyed out to Cape Cod for my first deep sea fishing trip. While on board, I spoke to the crew and fellow passengers about their experiences.
Commentary
The Allure Of Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Ponder
Food writer T. Susan Chang once saw the actor Gary Oldman take a drink of absinthe in the the 1992 movie version of Dracula. She was the one who became intoxicated, with dreams of tasting the once forbidden spirit and images of 19th Century Paris dancing in her head.
Chevron Spends Big, And Loses Big, In A City Council Race
Tuesday's elections weren't just bad news for Democrats. Oil giant Chevron got clobbered in a city election in Richmond, Calif., that was widely seen as a referendum on the company itself.
Democrat Rosenberg Looks Forward To Working With Baker
Stan Rosenberg of Amherst will be Senate President next year. He says he's worked with Charlie Baker before.
China's Corruption Crackdown Pummels Macau Casinos.
The Chinese island is renowned as a gambling capital and a place to launder cash. An anti-graft campaign has driven away high rollers and others dependent on its shady financial services.
Springfield Moves Forward With Casino Plans
Following the rejection of a state ballot question to repeal the casino law, stakeholders -- including MGM Springfield, the city's economic development department, and Springfield residents -- are looking ahead to the next phase.
Bomb Techs Work Through 'Dark Spots' To Brighter Lives
In an update to a 2011 StoryCorps interview, Ret. Army Sgt. 1st Class Max Voelz, whose wife died disarming an IED, and Sgt. Mary Dague, who lost both arms in Iraq, both say they are happy now.