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
 
Updated 22:41, August the 19th, 2008
 

GM responds to ruling, invites students to dialogue

 BOSTON. The MBTA and its lawyers say the removal of a temporary restraining order on three MIT students who found security flaws in the CharlieTicket system may now lead to a speedier conclusion to the matter.

In a statement, MBTA General Manager Dan Grabauskas said, “The 10-day process yielded a lot more information than we had at the start, and that was a key objective all along.

“The students had repeatedly said that the lawsuit was an impediment to opening up a productive dialogue with the MBTA about their findings. Now that the court proceedings are behind us, I renew my invitation to the students to sit down with us and discuss their findings.”

Meanwhile, lawyers for the Electronic Frontier Foundation say the students never intended to publicize instructions on how to crack the T’s automated fare collection system and that they wouldn’t do so in the future.
The case’s next court date had not been set.

 
 
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