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 22:15, September the 1st, 2008
 

T to hold planning meetings

 BOSTON. The MBTA will begin holding public meetings next week on the proposed changes to its bus routes and schedules for its 2008 Service Plan.

The hearings will start Monday, Sept. 8 in Allston and end on Monday, Sept. 29 in Malden. The T will hold 11 public meetings in total that will be held in Quincy, Jamaica Plain, Lynn, Waltham, downtown Boston and at Northeastern University.

Every two years, the MBTA evaluates its bus service schedule and makes changes based on rider demand and comments. The T held community workshops earlier this year to receive suggestions on improvements to the schedule, and these new workshops will present the proposed changes.

Those changes, as well as the meeting schedule, are available at the T’s Web site, www.mbta.com.

Among the proposed changes are the elimination of four bus lines due to low ridership: the No. 6 bus (Haymarket to Fort Point Channel), the No. 48 (Jamaica Plain), the No. 500 (Riverside to downtown) and the SL3.

Many of the other changes involve extending or cutting bus routes’ service at the beginning or end of the day.        

 
 
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