US – Saturday, July 4
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 22:14, January the 24th, 2008
 

One dead in Chelsea strip club shooting

BOSTON. An early-morning shooting yesterday at a Chelsea strip club left one man dead and two others injured, according to authorities.

The incident took place just after midnight at King Arthur’s Lounge on Beecham Street, a bumpy industrial strip off Route 99. Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley identified the homicide victim as Jeff Santiago, 28, of Everett.

According to authorities, Santiago was shot multiple times during an altercation inside the lounge. He and two other victims were transported to Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, where Santiago was pronounced. The other two victims — ages 29 and 41 — were treated and released, Conley said.

State Police are teaming with Chelsea authorities in investigating the incident for Conley’s office.

“Our investigation into Mr. Santiago’s homicide is very active and very focused,” Conley said in a statement.

King Arthur’s, which also has a hotel attached, was the site of a major brawl in 1982 that involved a group of off-duty Everett police officers and led to the death of one man. Three officers have served prison time for their roles in that death, according to reports.

 
 
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