US – Tuesday, February 9
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.
 
Will a two-phase plan ever finish?
For years, Somerville and Medford residents have anxiously awaited the Green Line's extension into their transit-deprived neighborhoods. But now it’s a question of how far the MBTA line will actually go.
 
From Brockton to Web, ‘princess’ has her fans
Brockton native Jodie-Amy Rivera, aka the Venetian Princess, started putting her self-made clips on YouTube in 2006 for her family and friends. Now, with her comical music videos topping 180 million online views, she’s become an Internet sensation.
 
Following letter, Brown readies for swearing-in
Following a whirlwind campaign, a stunning special election win and a new-found celebrity status, U.S. Sen.-elect Scott Brown has used his power play to demand, and likely receive, a swearing-in today in Washington, a full week before he was slated to raise his right hand.
 
For a really good time, call ahead
As Marvin Gaye so beautifully sang, “Let’s get it on.” Who are we to disagree, especially with so many smoochable spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day? It doesn’t have to cost the earth, either. 
 
[not too shabby]
“[title of show]” is a silly, little show filled with nudge- nudge, wink-wink moments and enough self-congratulations to make a Hollywood award show look like a spiritually-driven mission of mercy. And though there’s been a dearth of musicals that proclaim, “look at us, we’re a musical making fun of musicals,” there’s something fresh and oddly charming about this one.
 
Beanpot on its way back to the Heights
The outdoor game at Fenway Park last month went to Boston University.
 
Beanpot on its way back to the Heights
The outdoor game at Fenway Park last month went to Boston University.
 
T time
What to do and where to go. 
 
Patrick jumps on jobs bandwagon
As Washington leaders work furiously on national job creation legislation, their Beacon Hill counterparts are now doing the same. Tomorrow, Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to detail plans that include offering a $2,500 tax credit for every new job a small business adds — a move that could wind up creating 20,000 positions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spending an afternoon on iceSkaters of all ages took to the ice yesterday at the Kendall Square Community Ice Skating Rink. The East Cambridge facility draws a crowd on the weekends, when you can glide around on the ice until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (8 p.m. during the week). While busy, Kendall Square rink is the insider’s choice for avoiding the crowds packing the ice at the Frog Pond in the Common.  metroSpending an afternoon on ice
Skaters of all ages took to the ice yesterday at the Kendall Square Community Ice Skating Rink. The East Cambridge facility draws a crowd on the weekends, when you can glide around on the ice until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (8 p.m. during the week). While busy, Kendall Square rink is the insider’s choice for
avoiding the crowds packing the ice at the Frog Pond in the Common.  metro
Photo: NICOLAUS CZARNECKI/METRO
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MMMpod
The February MMMpod features conversation from Ozzy Osbourne. Michael Emerson from "Lost" tells us about his days enjoying punk rock in Boston. We also dig up an old interview from the late great Howard Zinn. We have a song from Delta Spirit and The Soft Pack, who tell us where they got their name.