http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:51:41 -0700 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:45:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d3-DiMasi-indictment-sends-waves-through-Hub?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner     Speculation over former House Speaker Sal DiMasi's ethical violations came to a head yesterday when DiMasi and three of his colleagues were indicted on federal charges of corruption.  DiMasi has become the third former Sp... Boston News Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:45:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d3-DiMasi-indictment-sends-waves-through-Hub?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Special-and-municipal-elections-take-the-stage-in-Boston?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner It may not be an election year nationwide, but the campaigns in Boston are running strong this week. During this off year, some of the most contested municipal elections are starting to take shape, with one special legislative election on the horizon... Mayoral race City Council Third Suffolk Tue, 19 May 2009 05:39:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Special-and-municipal-elections-take-the-stage-in-Boston?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Globe-union-reaches-agreement-post-deadline?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner In the latest stage of the Boston Globe saga, the paper's parent company, the New York Times has suspended talks of shutting the New England daily down.  Monday was the deadline for the paper's six unions to come to an agreement on concessions t... Boston Globe Wed, 06 May 2009 12:16:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Globe-union-reaches-agreement-post-deadline?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Hold-the-sugar--The-GOP-launches-tea-bag-campaign-against-Obama?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner   Wednesday April 15 was a beautiful day in Boston.  The fresh air and moderate, comfortable temperatures brought out college students cooped up in their dorms all winter, and many lunchtime crusaders spent their free hour laying down ... Boston News Boston Events Obama GOP Tea Party Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:11:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Hold-the-sugar--The-GOP-launches-tea-bag-campaign-against-Obama?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m4d5-Menino-denies-Sail-Boston-coverage-for-tall-ships-event?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner  In an interesting shift from diplomacy, Boston Mayor Tom Menino has stated he will not provide city services for Sail Boston's summer "Tall Ships" extravaganza.  The event, which draws an international crowd, features sailing shi... Boston News Boston Events Sail Boston Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:58:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m4d5-Menino-denies-Sail-Boston-coverage-for-tall-ships-event?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Boston-to-turn-out-the-lights-for-Earth-Hour?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner   Saturday night is usually a time when the lights are on and shining bright in Boston. Parties happen, the bars are full, and the city is packed with life and activity. This Saturday, something might be a little bi... Boston Events Climate Change Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:11:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Boston-to-turn-out-the-lights-for-Earth-Hour?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d21-Facebook-does-it-again?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner A trip to Ireland will do anyone good.  Just ask me.  I am winding up a week and a half on the Emerald Isle that is so close to Boston's heart.  But, with modern technology creeping into our lives more and more each day, it becomes har... facebook Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:59:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d21-Facebook-does-it-again?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Stem-cell-ease-could-bring-better-business-to-Boston?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner    Today marks an important milestone in the Obama administration, as the president will reverse an order from the Bush administration in order to allow federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. For researchers in the bio-... Obama Cambridge Science Stem Cell Research Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:31:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Stem-cell-ease-could-bring-better-business-to-Boston?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d5-MA-gay-marriage-fight-heads-to-Washington?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner As Californians ready for a legal challenge to Proposition 8, gay marriage advocates here in Massachusetts are staging a fight of their own.  This week, fifteen gay people filed a class action law suit against the United States government, stati... Gay marriage Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:48:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d5-MA-gay-marriage-fight-heads-to-Washington?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Slot-parlor-proposal-may-bring-more-gambling-to-Bay-State?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner Viva Las Boston, it is not.  But, as the state faces more budget crunch issues, Treasurer Timothy Cahill will unveil his plan to bring three slot machine parlors to Massachusetts.  This comes following the defeat of Governor Patri... Boston News Statewide News Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:46:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Slot-parlor-proposal-may-bring-more-gambling-to-Bay-State?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d2-MBTA-plans-green-line-expansion-into-Somerville-and-Medford?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner   A long-time gripe of Medford and Somerville residents is slated to soon go by the wayside. The MBTA has been long planning expansion of the T into these vital city neighborhoods. Next week, T officials will be working with both ... MBTA Medford Somerville Cambridge Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:21:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d2-MBTA-plans-green-line-expansion-into-Somerville-and-Medford?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d1-One-more-to-replace-DiMasi?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner In a heated and contested race to replace former house leader Sal DiMasi for the Third Suffolk District in the state legislature, yet one more young democrat is expressing his intent to run for the office.  Brian Ross, a Boston College graduate,... Boston News Legislative Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:44:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m3d1-One-more-to-replace-DiMasi?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d25-What-to-do-with-Bobby-Jindal?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner In a city as liberal as Boston tends to be, it's not easy to find supporters of the GOP in times like the present.  Last night, President Obama spoke of difficult times behind us and spoke to the perseverence of the American people.  A... Obama Jindal GOP Economic Recovery Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:53:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d25-What-to-do-with-Bobby-Jindal?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Ted-Kennedys-status-update?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner Luckily this weekend, Senator Ted Kennedy spoke to the media.  Albeit brief, the words and update from the ailing senator was a reminder that he is still here, and not willing to fade into the history of his famous clan.  Recently printed t... Kennedy Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:27:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Ted-Kennedys-status-update?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Brides-to-rush-the-Hynes-for-Filenes-Basement-semiannual-sale?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner If it's an interactive Christmas village on display in Jordan Marsh, the Nutcracker coming to the Opera House, or pushcart vendors selling their wares, Downtown Crossing has long been the home to time-honored Bostonian traditions.  Tomorrow morn... Brides Filene's Boston Events Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:00:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Brides-to-rush-the-Hynes-for-Filenes-Basement-semiannual-sale?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Another-newsie-bites-the-Boston-dust?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner Still abuzz with the shock of losing Randy Price, channel 7 viewers were hit with another piece of unfortunate news this week.  7's weekend anchor Brandon Rudat was abruptly dismissed from the NBC affiliate just a few days ago.  Another und... Boston News Randy Price WBZ WHDH Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:10:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Another-newsie-bites-the-Boston-dust?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Gas-hike-has-Baystaters-in-a-penny-pinch?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner  Remember the days of paying over $4 per gallon for gasoline?  If Governor Patrick's newest effort at reforming the commonwealth's ailing transportation industry passes, Bay State drivers could feel that all-too-familiar pain when paying at... Mayoral race Gas Tax MBTA Big Dig Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:50:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Gas-hike-has-Baystaters-in-a-penny-pinch?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d9-Randy-Price-splits-from-7?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner News watchers in Boston took instant notice to the presence of two female anchors on the channel 7 news desk late last week.  The absence of veteran newsman Randy Price didn't seem to alert viewers until this weekend, when news br... Mayoral race Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:34:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d9-Randy-Price-splits-from-7?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Yoon-throws-hat-into-the-ring-against-Menino?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner Yoon (right) with Governor Patrick in 2007.  (Courtesy samyoon.com) Boston City Councilman Sam Yoon has made clear his intentions to run for mayor this year.  Announcing his candidacy through a call to Mayor Menino and also to candidat... Mayoral race Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:40:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Yoon-throws-hat-into-the-ring-against-Menino?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Buzz-gathers-around-next-steps-for-HHS?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner  News yesterday morning that Tom Daschle would not become Health and Human Services secretary came as a major blow to President Obama's administration.  With Obama ushering in a new era of ethical politics in Washington and beyond, many lar... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:17:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2866-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Buzz-gathers-around-next-steps-for-HHS?cid=exrss-Boston-City-Buzz-Examiner