US – Monday, March 15

The Senate’s Weak Health Care Bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid “got to 60” at 1:08 yesterday morning, clearing a key Republican hurdle and keeping the Senate’s version of a health care reform bill on track for passage before Christmas.

Exchanging the red lights for a blackout

Is it possible that Hub residents pine for the good old days of the Combat Zone. Most would probably not go that far, however many have been drawn to a recent photography exhibit at the Howard Yezerski Gallery exploring those once-seedy streets, if to just have an image to associate with a bawdy relic of Boston’s urban folklore.

Annual Paddy’s Day breakfast is all about Brown

For all the talk about Scott Brown’s rock star status, Massachusetts’ newest U.S. senator finally arrived yesterday, when he spoke at South Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast.

Senate approves anti-bullying bill

Reading from letters of school-age children who said they’ve contemplated suicide because of bullying, senators unanimously backed legislation aimed at cracking down on harassment in school and online.

A ‘Fly’ new play at the Huntington

The magic of live theater has never been more evident than in the Huntington’s production of “Stick Fly.” In lesser hands, playwright Lydia Diamond’s tale of familial dysfunction could easily be pedestrian, but director Kenny Leon finds everything that’s good about it and encourages his talented cast to run with it.

Going in for some ‘Light’ comedy

Physics meets chick flicks in “Legacy of Light,” the latest production of the Lyric Stage Co.

Future coming, but not here yet, for Sox’ Iglesias

Jose Iglesias is the Red Sox’ shortstop of the future. Of that, there is little doubt. The 20-year-old from Cuba made the most of his time at major league camp this spring, exciting team brass with his talent on both sides of the ball.

America East final just another game?

The Boston University men’s basketball team insists Saturday’s America East title game against Vermont is just the next contest on its schedule.

T Time: Week of February 26, 2010

Where to go and what to see

Updated 21:50, December the 1st, 2008

World AIDS Day in the city

BOSTON. Red ribbons were made visible around the globe yesterday to mark the 20th World AIDS Day, with local events drawing on the need for action, prayer and reflection.

“The people who come here are very grateful they have some place to pray,” said Father Richard Clancy, the Catholic Priest at the MIT Chapel, which hosted “A Time of Remembrance and Reflection” yesterday afternoon.

Inside the chapel, music played as people quietly honored those who have died of AIDS, some stopping to write messages on a board about lost loved ones.

"The actions give them an opportunity to express their feelings," Clancy said.

A similar service was held at the Boston Living Center and discussions of the pandemic - currently affecting more than 40 million worldwide - were hosted at Boston Medical Center, St. Mark’s Church and at the MIT Museum, to name a few.

In addition, free HIV tests were offered throughout the city.

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The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.