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‘Lucien’ explores secret clubs, faked identities and art forgery at a fictionalized Harvard
Author J.R. Thornton’s latest novel “Lucien“ explores the college friendship of scholarship student Chris and high society, wealthy Lucien -- roommat…
6 months, 1 week ago
ENCORE: Black Catholics create connection between ancient Christian practice and today’s Black culture
Of the 53 million Catholics in America, about 3 million are African American. The history of Black Catholics in the United States spans from coloniza…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Boston youth choirs share the stage to premiere piece using Phillis Wheatley’s poetry
The "I Dream A World" Youth Choral Showcase is bringing together three groups of talented young local singers to perform a variety of pieces centerin…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Massachusetts news: A controversial ICE contract, Hampshire College's future and 20 years of Romneycare
A Pittsfield manufacturer has more than $5 million in contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State leaders and activists are urging the …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
This spring, it’s purple over green when it comes to food and wine
This spring – it’s lavender over matcha! Cabbage, cinnamon rolls and grandmacore are trending in kitchens this year. And move over rose – it’s “bloug…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How We Love: How Christina Lauren went from 'Twilight' fanfiction to New York Times best-sellers
Last month, we kicked off our new "How We Love" series with a conversation about romance fanfiction. But what's it like to go from fanfic to the New …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How two local leaders ‘remember the ladies’ of Massachusetts this Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month -- time to reflect on the incredible women who shaped American history, many of whom were based in Massachusetts. Ofte…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Latest Ufot Family Cycle play 'Lifted' asks: Who owns knowledge?
Dr. Toyoima Ufot is in trouble. The Harvard scholar is accused of plagiarizing. Now the middle child of Abasiama and Disciple Ufot is struggling to d…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Financial concerns plague lawmakers, laid-off constituents and community-development projects
Immigrants get a financial boost for services like legal aid and advocacy through a new public-private partnership, frustrated lawmakers and laid-off…
7 months ago
New festival inspires connection by taking classical music off the stage and into the mud
It’s been a miserable slog of cold, snow and ice this winter. Spring is coming, but we’re not there yet. So what better time to embrace some end-of-w…
7 months ago