Boston/Region Articles
Cape Cod town may ban tanning to those under 18
Meghan Neal
The town of Brewster is proposing a regulation that would ban youth under the age of 18 from tanning at a salon, due to potential health risks posed by tanning.
Community Boating offers freedom, opportunity to the visually impaired
Amanda Patterson
"Sailing for All" is the motto at Community Boating. They are committed to offering equal sailing opportunities for everybody, including the visually impaired. They want to remove barriers and create sailors....
Nerdy bike gang marauds lightly
Amanda Patterson
Somerville's bicycle chopper gang models itself after an intergalactic navy and has a good time. SCUL pilots leave convention behind every Saturday night when they go out on a mission.
East Boston art group turns Logan Airport into their gallery
Luis Henao
Passengers getting off of flights at Logan Airport's terminal B and C will be greeted this month by a mixed-medium of colorful artwork called "East Boston Arts: Unique Views of Boston." The exibit runs until May 16.
Boston's lack of groundwater threatens foundations
Cristina Kumka
Owning property in Boston's most elite neighborhoods can be a dream come true....or a complete nightmare. It seems that time is taking its toll on many of the most cherished historical monuments in the city. A lack of groundwater has contributed to the deterioration of the wooden foundations of some of the oldest properties in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Chinatown.
Yoga, the new after school activity
Gabrielle Strahl and Cristina Kumka
Children are under a great deal of stress today. With parents at work, schools have been forced to offer after school programs where kids can interact and stay busy. New activities such as yoga are being introduced in order to help kids relax. Lincoln Elementary School in Brookline is a pioneer in this field. Click here to see our video coverage.
Scooping for a good cause
Gabrielle Strahl and Cristina Kumka
Legend has it the sun always shines during the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival. And during the 23rd annual Scooper Bowl not only did the sun shine bright, but thousands flocked to City Hall to help a great cause.
Click here for our video coverage.
Farmers' Markets offer a fresh way to shop even in downtown Boston
Gabrielle Strahl and Cristina Kumka
Bostonians are flocking to Copley Square, City Hall Plaza and suburbs outside of the city to take advantage of a plentiful summer harvest. Local area farmers' markets supply fresh produce while bringing together the community. Reporter Gabrielle Strahl takes a closer look from Copley Square. Click here to see our video coverage
Rising gasoline prices affect commuters, professional drivers
Gabrielle Strahl and Cristina Kumka
Commuters and professional drivers alike are affected by the increase in gasoline prices. JSONS reporter Gabrielle Strahl takes a closer look at how area drivers are dealing with the problem.Click here to see our video coverage.
Dragons on the river
Clay Bolton
The Boston Dragon Boat Festival continued a 2000 year tradition on Sunday. Families gathered on the Charles to watch the races and enjoy Chinese arts, crafts and food. Racers came to the festival from around the country and Canada. Dragon boat racing in America started in Boston in 1979. (Photo above, courtesy of bostondragonboat.org.)
Silver Line strikes gold
Clay Bolton
The newly opened Silver Line offers Bostonians a faster ride with fewer vehicle changes to the airport. The underground bus service has been a hit with commuters and is gaining popularity with travelers and tourists.
All-day breakfast Steve's recipe of success
Clay Bolton
Steve and Angela Stamos (above) have been serving breakfast all day at Allston's Steve's Kitchen for more than 20 years. Steve's has been a hit with college kids and area musicians, who tend to sleep in and miss regular breakfast hours.
Rules of the Road
Cristina Kumka and Gabrielle Strahl
Boylston, Tremont, Arlington, Commonwealth are some well-known Boston streets. But how did they get their name? A look into the city's historic past reveals that there is a system to the "naming" business and it's not that easy.
Wind slows down Boston's 375th birthday party
Amanda Patterson
Mayor Menino's plan to celebrate the city's 375th birthday with hot air balloons and ice cream didn't go off quite as planned, but people had fun anyway.
A beacon for Latino arts in a changing South End
Alexandria Ellis
The South End continues to undergo increasing gentrification, but in the Via Victoria neighborhood a visible Hispanic influence from the old neighborhood remains. This identity is nourished and sustained by one of the last vehicles of Latino heritage and culture in the area: The Center for Latino Arts (CLA).
Supreme court ruling sparks church and state debate
Meghan Neal
The issue of separation of church and state has been gaining recent attention after the Supreme Court's split decision Monday about displaying the Ten Commandments in government buildings.
At 67, Cambridge area DJ Turn-Ta-Bill aims to entertain
Michael Corcoran /
At age 67 Bill Hedvig is staying young, and entertaining dancers every weekend.
She finds treasures on regular trash walks
Eileen McSweeney
A North End resident and Emerson student reveals her secrets to living cheap in the expensive city of Boston.
Stern Commission Report criticizes Boston Police in Snelgrove death
Michael Corcoran
The Stern Commission, which investigated the death of Victoria Snelgrove (above), said in its recently-released report that the Boston police were inadequately trained and supervised the night of the incident. Friends of Snelgrove, as well as the ACLU have praised the work of the seven-member panel.
Chinatown agencies join forces to fund new home
New center could be completed by 2006
Nathan Hurst
The Asian American Civic Association, Chinatown's oldest social services agency, has announced a new partnership with a neighborhood Chinese school to raise nearly $3.5 million for a new building project that will greatly expand facilities for both organizations by 2006.
















