Boston/Region Articles
Boston cheers on the Celtics
Maxine Giza, Mallory Hoff, Katelyn Kennedy
Boston is covered in green as the Celtics take on the Lakers in the NBA finals. On the day of the first playoff game, fans and team officials gathered in front of City Hall to show their support for the team. Watch our reporters' video package.
Boston is covered in green as the Celtics take on the Lakers in the NBA finals. On the day of the first playoff game, fans and team officials gathered in front of City Hall to show their support for the team. Watch our reporters' video package.
Phantom Gourmet sponsors BBQ Beach Party at City Hall Plaza....
Katelyn Kennedy
If your stomach can handle it--head to the Phantom Gourmet's BBQ Beach Party in City Hall Plaza, now through Sunday. You can eat as many ribs, pulled pork and chicken as you like and listen to some good tunes. Watch Katelyn Kennedy's visit.
If your stomach can handle it--head to the Phantom Gourmet's BBQ Beach Party in City Hall Plaza, now through Sunday. You can eat as many ribs, pulled pork and chicken as you like and listen to some good tunes. Watch Katelyn Kennedy's visit.
Berklee students get a taste of real life with the music of Tower of Power
Marilia Gordinho
When it comes to music, it is all about playing. Besides all the work on harmony, ear training and scales, Berklee students also have the chance to learn how to play in a professional-quality band that performs the music of Tower of Power, the soul and funk band from the '70s. See slideshow and videos. Above, TOP original members with Berklee students.
When it comes to music, it is all about playing. Besides all the work on harmony, ear training and scales, Berklee students also have the chance to learn how to play in a professional-quality band that performs the music of Tower of Power, the soul and funk band from the '70s. See slideshow and videos. Above, TOP original members with Berklee students.
U.S. Army hopes to recruit better by adopting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Marilia Gordinho
Devastating ground techniques, locks, holds, chokes and joint manipulations make the Brazilian martial the next big thing. Adopted by the U.S. Army, FBI, Swat and various elite troops around the world, the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu works as an efficient tool in combat. View slideshow and a video with a demonstration of BJJ techniques.
Devastating ground techniques, locks, holds, chokes and joint manipulations make the Brazilian martial the next big thing. Adopted by the U.S. Army, FBI, Swat and various elite troops around the world, the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu works as an efficient tool in combat. View slideshow and a video with a demonstration of BJJ techniques.
Bostonians unite to help China quake victims
Nikki Muller
Students and local communities have raised more than $60,000 to help the hundreds of thousands of victims displaced by China's earthquake. Artists across Boston (above) gathered at MIT on May 25th for a benefit recital in honor of the brave victims in Sichuan. (Audio and text story.)
Students and local communities have raised more than $60,000 to help the hundreds of thousands of victims displaced by China's earthquake. Artists across Boston (above) gathered at MIT on May 25th for a benefit recital in honor of the brave victims in Sichuan. (Audio and text story.)
Boston: U.S. soccer birthplace
(A reprint from the Summer 2006 issue of JSONS)
Macarena Munoz
A monument in the Boston Common commemorates the first American soccer team, which played its games there in the 1860s. It played against "all comers" and its goal was crossed "not once," the inscription says. The ball used was made by Charles Goodyear and is exhibited in the US National Soccer Hall of Fame.
A monument in the Boston Common commemorates the first American soccer team, which played its games there in the 1860s. It played against "all comers" and its goal was crossed "not once," the inscription says. The ball used was made by Charles Goodyear and is exhibited in the US National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Fire erupts at Joe's Bar and Grill on Newbury Street
Nikki Muller
Newbury's Joe's Bar and Grill caught fire in the middle of the Celtics-Lakers game last night. No one was injured and the extent of the damage is still undetermined.
Newbury's Joe's Bar and Grill caught fire in the middle of the Celtics-Lakers game last night. No one was injured and the extent of the damage is still undetermined.
It's "spring break" for soccer lovers--it's Euro 2008
Marilia Gordinho
Euro 2008 gives local soccer fans a unique chance to enjoy their passion. Some of the best teams of the world will be competing for the European championship and Boston's European fans gather in their favorite spots to cheer for their teams. (Photos, video and slideshow by Marilia Gordinho.)
Euro 2008 gives local soccer fans a unique chance to enjoy their passion. Some of the best teams of the world will be competing for the European championship and Boston's European fans gather in their favorite spots to cheer for their teams. (Photos, video and slideshow by Marilia Gordinho.)
Celtics win it all!
Mallory Hoff
The Boston Celtics easily beat the Los Angeles Lakers last night at the Garden for their 17th NBA Championship. The city celebrated all night and reporter Mallory Hoff was there and captured on video some of the evening's sights and sounds.
Cambridge River Festival brightens up the Charles
Nikki Muller
A beautiful stretch of the Charles was colored by exotic stalls, scents of world food, cultural performances and fun without age limits! Hundreds of people strolled in and out of the cozy tent-lined river bank and lounged on the grass listening to country, folk and bossa nova. Kids got their face painted, moms had their backs rubbed and dads lined up at the BBQ stalls. Watch our slideshow and video package.
A beautiful stretch of the Charles was colored by exotic stalls, scents of world food, cultural performances and fun without age limits! Hundreds of people strolled in and out of the cozy tent-lined river bank and lounged on the grass listening to country, folk and bossa nova. Kids got their face painted, moms had their backs rubbed and dads lined up at the BBQ stalls. Watch our slideshow and video package.
Fans celebrate Celtics' 17th NBA Championship with a rowdy parade
JSONS Staff
Celtic royalty partied with its subjects Thursday at Copley Square, where the Boston's parade dispersed. Check out our three video reports to see the players celebrate and meet the fans who will never forget 2008!
Taxi drivers appeal to BPD for fare hike permission
Nikki Muller
Boston taxi drivers rallied during a hearing at Roxbury Community College Tuesday, hoping to convince the Boston Police Department to increase fare rates to make up for escalating gas prices.
Boston taxi drivers rallied during a hearing at Roxbury Community College Tuesday, hoping to convince the Boston Police Department to increase fare rates to make up for escalating gas prices.
2008 Celtics Rolling Rally live coverage
11:08 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Emerson corner of Tremont and Boylston.
Ubuntu, the Celtics secret word for success....
The rolling rally is about to start. Check back here for continuing coverage of the sights and sounds as Boston celebrates the Celtics' 17th NBA Championship.
To see more pictures click here.
Ubuntu, the Celtics secret word for success....
The rolling rally is about to start. Check back here for continuing coverage of the sights and sounds as Boston celebrates the Celtics' 17th NBA Championship.
To see more pictures click here.
From the fryer to the freeway
Michael Del Rosso
Converting WVO, waste vegetable oil, into a viable energy source is hopefully greasing the wheels of change for the better as the country endures one of its worst energy crises in decades.(Illustration courtesy of Flickr.com)
Converting WVO, waste vegetable oil, into a viable energy source is hopefully greasing the wheels of change for the better as the country endures one of its worst energy crises in decades.(Illustration courtesy of Flickr.com)
Thousands march in Boston's Gay Pride Parade
Marilia Gordinho
Members of the LGBT community and their friends displayed their colors and celebrated Gay Pride Saturday by parading in the streets of Boston. See our slideshow.
Members of the LGBT community and their friends displayed their colors and celebrated Gay Pride Saturday by parading in the streets of Boston. See our slideshow.
Massachusetts rents out of reach for low income workers
Zahylis Ferro
The yearly report released this week by the National Low Income Housing Coalition lists Massachusetts as the fifth state in the country with the highest "housing wage" required to afford a Fair Market Rent (FMR) two-bedroom apartment.
The yearly report released this week by the National Low Income Housing Coalition lists Massachusetts as the fifth state in the country with the highest "housing wage" required to afford a Fair Market Rent (FMR) two-bedroom apartment.
Apple's newest
Mallory Hoff
The Apple store on Boylston Street, a glassy, glow-in-the-dark, 20,000 square foot building, didn't wind up in one of Boston's most historic areas without opposition. While some residents feel the building disrupts the neighborhood's old time charm, others believe the store is a sign of an evolving city.
The Apple store on Boylston Street, a glassy, glow-in-the-dark, 20,000 square foot building, didn't wind up in one of Boston's most historic areas without opposition. While some residents feel the building disrupts the neighborhood's old time charm, others believe the store is a sign of an evolving city.
Soccer, barbecue and beer: a Brazilian party / Futebol, churrasco e cerveja: uma festa brasileira
Marilia Gordinho
Framingham's large Brazilian community is getting ready to welcome its national soccer team Friday at Gillette Stadium where it will meet Venezuela. The celebration will be a traditional Brazilian party: soccer, beer barbecue and samba. (Text and video in both English and Portuguese.)
Framingham's large Brazilian community is getting ready to welcome its national soccer team Friday at Gillette Stadium where it will meet Venezuela. The celebration will be a traditional Brazilian party: soccer, beer barbecue and samba. (Text and video in both English and Portuguese.)
A Celtics Parade slideshow
This slideshow was put together by the JSONS staff: Katie Kennedy, Mallory Hoff, Nikki Muller, Marilia Gordinho, Michael Del Rosso, Michael Rocha, Maxine Giza, and Doug Kyed. The Technology Manager was Jonathan Satriale.