US – Sunday, March 14

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.

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.

FP3 benefits from Lynch’s kingdom

By 6 p.m. one recent wintry Saturday, the basement bar of a residential block on a quietly populated street a hike from downtown Boston is wall-to-wall with people.

Restaurant Week brings stimulus to seasonal menu

Times have changed since Restaurant Week Boston began in the summer of 2001 with only 30 restaurants on board.

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.

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.

Vier eyes sending UVM dancing

With wins in 10 of its last 11 games, the Vermont men’s basketball team is led by senior point guard Nick Vier, who — coincidentally — pulled himself out of a midseason slump last month in a come-from-behind victory at BU.

T Time: Week of February 26, 2010

Where to go and what to see

Published 23:04, October the 19th, 2009

Cash deals for old machines?

Rebates are possible.

Rebates are possible. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Massachusetts consumers this winter could receive cash rebates ranging from $50 to $300 when exchanging old washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers for new efficient ones, under a plan the Patrick administration has submitted for federal approval.

The plan would use $6.2 million in federal stimulus law funds for an appliance rebate program designed to replace “electricity-guzzling” home appliances with new, efficient models, according to the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

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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.