US – Sunday, July 5

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

Published 21:55, April the 9th, 2008

Even the mayor will be affected by the bump in fines.

Even the mayor will be affected by the bump in fines.

Photo: METRO FILE PHOTO

Mayor seeks to hike parking fines

BOSTON. Parking illegally could become a more expensive risk in Boston.

The increased fines are aimed at raising an additional $13 million and are included in Mayor Thomas Menino’s $2.42 billion city budget.

The fine for parking in front of a handicapped ramp would double from $50 to $100. Parking in front of a fire hydrant would cost $100, up from the current $75, and the penalty for parking in a crosswalk would rise from $40 to $85.

The hikes would apply only to the city’s downtown area and other main thoroughfares. Menino says many parking fines have gone unchanged for more than a decade and the increases are “overdue.”

AP

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.

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