US – Friday, July 3
Rest in peace, Michael Jackson
A week ago today, the world lost one of its most precious treasures. Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer to ever walk the earth, died tragically from cardiac arrest. While much of the media coverage has focused on the most salacious aspects of his life, Jackson has undoubtedly left a legacy that is bigger, broader and brighter than the words of his detractors.
 
Will Mass. be able to wipe the slate clean?
BOSTON. With Gov. Deval Patrick signing sweeping ethics reform legislation Wednesday, the state is hoping to turn the page after a series of embarrassing accu­sations against former lawmakers in the last year has rattled the public’s faith in government. 
 
Those rainy day feelings saturate the Bay State
BOSTON. For Julianne Mahoney the incessant rain this spring has meant no running outside, only a handful of walks with her  baby and no BBQs at her new house in Norwell.
 
Boston’s summer is an endless bummer
BOSTON. July began Wednesday with torrential downpours, flood warnings and temperatures which struggled to reach the mid-60s.
 
Lockhart holds down the Fourth
BOSTON. The last time Keith Lockhart used his vacation time for Independence Day was about two decades ago.
 
T time: Week of July 3
What to do and where to go.
 
Red Sox must be sad to see June go
MLB. June is over. If you like seeing the sun, that’s a good thing.
 
Big-name signings not on Bruins’ free-agent agenda
The Bruins’ free agency period won’t be as exciting as last year, when they pursued star-crossed Marian Hossa before settling on Michael Ryder.
 
T time: Week of June 25, 2009
Where to go and what to do
 
Updated 20:43, June the 21st, 2009
 

T Q+A with General Manager Dan Grabauskas

 
 
I am a fairly new rider to the T. I’ve got a question — I am a D Line on the Green Line rider, I ride to Government Center. In the morning, it’s not unusual to have a termination of service at Park Street, one stop early. The D Line nominally ends at Government Center. From a rider’s perspective, the train is going to go to Gov’t Center anyway, so the T saves, what, a minute at best? I’ve lost at least five to ten minutes. Why the need to balance your schedule on my time? Thanks!    Mark Garber
 
Mark,
First and foremost, thank you for choosing the MBTA as your mode of transportation.

The MBTA is the oldest subway system in the country, born in 1897, and we have some inherent limitations due to the age of the system. The Green Line’s four branches travel on a single track in each direction, sharing the same central subway; we do not have the added benefit of additional routes to allow us to bypass a problem and/or obstacle blocking service.  

Every attempt is made to run service at scheduled intervals; however, at times, as you have experienced, trains have terminated at Park Street in an effort to best serve the needs of our customers. Please know that on-time performance is a priority, and customer feedback from those actually experiencing the service is vital to ensuring customer satisfaction. I have directed operations personnel to revisit the procedures on this practice and limit the number of trains that terminate at Park Street station. In addition, Green Line Chief Deborah Gies and staff will monitor service closely over the next few weeks to ensure compliance.  
 
 
MMMpod
The June edition of MMMpod features an interview with Perry Farrell on getting Jane's Addiction back together, as well as a talk with actor Ed Helms about his love/hate relationship with a capella music. We also have new music from Phoenix, Magic Magic, Lady Sovereign, and a classic from Booker T. & the MGs. As always, there's a chance to win a whole lot of free music.
 
Metro Life Panel