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 22:24, October the 6th, 2008
 

Somerville Ave. project moves on

SOMERVILLE. Work to reconstruct Somerville Avenue is 75 percent completed and six months ahead of schedule, city officials said yesterday.

The underground work is finished, according to Somerville’s Public Works department, and crews will now be repaving the road and installing new curbs, street lights and signals.

“We needed to do this work in order to provide the infrastructure for current and further development in Union Square and all along the Somerville Avenue corridor, but it’s been challenging for the businesses within the construction zone,” Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone said in a statement. “This fall and throughout the holiday season will be a critical time for all of us to show our support.”

Most of the work to replace the sidewalks will be done this spring, and the entire $23 million project should be done by the end of 2009. Original estimates had pegged mid-2010 for completion.     

 
 
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