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Boston-area farmers markets thrive

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Katy Jordan

While small, family farms shutter nation-wide, Massachusetts farms, and the markets where they routinely sell their freshly-picked produce, are bucking the national slump and becoming more successful. Above, Dave Gilson of the Herb Lyceum. Photo by Katy Jordan.

"Bike Friday" gets Bostonians to go green

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Voices of Bike Friday from Liz Poland on Vimeo.

Liz Poland

Cyclists from all over the city came together to celebrate going green and getting healthy.

Boston architects discuss role in sustainability

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Joanna Arpie

In the latest installment of the lecture series run by the Boston Society of Architects at the Boston Public Library, John Batchelor, president of the BSA, spoke about the importance of integrating science and design as a means to maximize energy efficiency in the field of architecture.

1/jr595/Proposition 8 Protest hits Copley Square

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Lily Yuhas
Protesters marched on Copley Square Tuesday night as a result of the California Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage.

1/So far so good, Emerson eludes swine flu

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Misty Hamel

As of Friday over 500 H1N1 (Swine Flu) cases have been confirmed in the state of Massachusetts, 178 in Suffolk County alone. The Emerson Community has been unaffected by the virus so far and the Health and Wellness Center is taking precautions to maintain the health of the school.

2/Thousands show up for Earthfest

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Misty Hamel Boston's biggest free concert, EarthFest, turned out to be a beautiful day with an estimated 100,000 people in attendance. People came for the food, fun, freebies, and mostly the music.

Air guitar regional competition dazzles fans

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Andi Rothwell and Britt Braudo

The 2009 US Air Guitar Championships kicked off at the Paradise Lounge Wednesday May 27. Hosted by Bjorn Turoque, star of Air Guitar Nation, the crowd had the air knocked right out of them. Photo by Britt Braudo.

New beginnings for Brockton Rox

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Britt Braudo
With the addition of twelve new players and a revamped coaching staff, the Brockton Rox has only one goal this season: to make the Canadian-American League postseason. The team began their season on May 28 with a four-game home stand against the Sussex Skyhawks.

For Brockton Rox fans, fun is good

Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Britt Braudo

For avid baseball fans struggling to find a balance between getting their fix of Fenway Park and avoiding debt, the Brockton Rox may be a recession-proof perfect solution. The Rox of the Canadian-American League kicked off their fifth season May 28 at their home 30 minutes south of Boston.