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 21:31, June the 4th, 2008

City bumps parking fines

BOSTON. The city council yesterday approved hikes in parking fines to be enforced on major streets around Boston, a plan Mayor Thomas Menino’s administration says will raise about $13 million in revenue.

Parking in a fire lane will rise from $40 to $100; parking in a front of a hydrant will increase from $75 to $100; parking in a crosswalk will jump from $40 to $85; parking in front of handicapped ramp will rise from $50 to $100; parking more than one foot from a curb would increase from $20 to $35; and having an invalid or expired inspection sticker or registration would jump from $20 to $40.

Many of the fine amounts had not been altered in more than 10 years.

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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