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That’s Not Whitey, That’s Grandpa!
When the new pictures of James “Whitey” Bulger came out a few weeks ago, we scoffed at them. Even Bulger’s ex-girlfriend said it wasn’t him. […]
Don’t Break the Law. We Mean It This Time
Hey, did you know it was illegal to serve alcohol to someone who isn’t 21 or is so intoxicated he can’t stand up? You did? […]
Deconstructing Manny
The critical consensus upon the return of Manny Ramirez to the Red Sox lineup was that the slugger could hit falling out of bed, or […]
Globe Columnist: I’m Not Cool
The Globe‘s Alex Beam wastes an entire Living/Arts column today discussing all the ways in which he is “not cool.” (Really? Here’s another startling confession: […]
Gimme Shelter
As kids, we always wanted to have a secret fort. We had some success with large sheets of plywood propped against rocks, but never got […]
Rethinking the Dig
As many of you know, Jeff Lawrence has taken over the editorial reins of the Weekly Dig. But a question lingers: What now? This is […]
Caring is Daring
Remember the Guardian Angels? They’re still here, apparently. According to a recruiting poster we found, the Angels are not only staying, they’re expanding. If only […]
He Got the Meter(s)
In busting one of the more brilliant capers of recent vintage, police discovered 140 parking meters in a man’s house in Cambridge. While the alleged […]
Fighting the Mass Pike Authority — Again
Here’s a story that’s sure to draw a lot of attention in the coming days: Gov. Deval Patrick is supposedly “eyeing” a plan that would […]
MLB Finally Releases a Post-Season Schedule
Hallelujah. We finally have a post-season schedule. Why it took so long, no one really knows but here’s the good news, Sox fans: You don’t […]
Exclusive: Dig Publisher Speaks
It has been a week of turmoil at the Weekly Dig following the removal of editor Michael Brodeur after last week’s issue had shipped. Things […]
“I’m Here to Blow Things Up.”
There are a lot of strange people in the world. And it seems that most of them fly from Logan.
Bring on the Rally Monkeys
Well, after a final month and a half of anguish, angst, and recrimination the Phillies are finally in the playoffs. Wait, wait. Forgot where we […]
Cross Casinos Off Your Christmas List
Today is not a good day for gambling-based revenue fans. Sal DiMasi said that the state lottery commission is $120 million short in revenue payments […]
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Breaking up in Boston isn’t easy. The city is small enough where you’re bound to run into that guy who broke your heart, and you’re […]