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BU’s Chris Nowinski Slams the NFL for Its Concussion Research Efforts

Perhaps no series of events better underscores the contrast between the glitz and glamour of professional football and its dark underbelly than what transpired on Wednesday. […]

City Life

MBTA Escapes Morning Snow Mostly Unscathed

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority did not collapse into a frozen mess of snow and ice during Friday morning’s snowstorm, contrary to what passengers might […]

Arts & Entertainment

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2016 at These Boston Events

Monday, February 8, is officially Chinese New Year, but there are plenty of festivities happening this weekend and next. Celebrate the Year of the Monkey all […]

Arts & Entertainment

Grumpy Cat and Gronk Is the Comedy Duo We Need

If Rob Gronkowski ever wants to start a comedy duo, he may have met his purrfect partner. During the Super Bowl 50 festivities earlier this […]

Restaurants

Robert Sisca Is Leaving Bistro du Midi

Boston’s loss is Providence’s gain. Bistro du Midi opening executive chef Robert Sisca has announced he’s leaving the acclaimed Back Bay restaurant after nearly seven […]

Home & Property

Three Local Estate Sales to Shop This Weekend

A Moving Sale in Natick When: Friday, February 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: 8 Madonna Street, Natick Shop for: More than […]

Moses Brown School, “Hello, school is closed”
Arts & Entertainment

Providence School Uses Adele’s ‘Hello’ to Announce Today’s Snow Day

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. Announcing school closings via Twitter is so last year. To get the word out, sometimes you need the soulful, […]

Snow in Boston
Wellness

Six Reasons Snow in Boston Isn’t So Bad

If the thus-far mild winter had you lulled into a false sense of security, you’re likely none too thrilled about today’s snowstorm. Yes, it may […]

City Life

GentriWatch: More Luxury Condos (and Doggie Daycare) in Chelsea

Welcome to GentriWatch, where we look for signs of gentrification happening around the city. Another wave of luxury housing has reached the North Shore. “One […]

City Life

A Modern-Day Grave Robbing Suspect Was Arrested

Welcome to Weirdest Thing of the Week, where…well, we point out weird things. When police conducted a narcotics search of the Connecticut home of Felix […]