This year, Massachusetts residents have rejoiced at the mild winter we have enjoyed so far, but while the temperatures remain mild enough to go about your daily activities with a light jacket, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to get out into the elements for exercise. Finding an outlet…
Posts published in February 2023
‘Craic’ is an all-encompassing Irish term, used to describe events, entertainment, fun or a story. It is one of the most common phrases thrown around when people think about Irish slang, and when one fishes for a quick way to connect with an Irish person, “what’s the craic?” is usually…
On Wednesday February 1st, the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Ireland Boston, held their first annual St. Brigid’s Day celebration. The event, which was held at the Westin Copley Plaza hotel and sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland, celebrated the creativity and achievements…
Boston is a city rich with writers, readers and literary culture both past and present. It is universally recognized for its literary history and the literary icons that claim Boston as their home. From the thought-provoking poetry of Henry David Thoreau and Sylvia Plath to Robert McCloskey’s heartwarming Make Way…
Jim Kelly, founder and president of Crystal Travel and Tours in West Roxbury, has channeled his extensive travel knowledge and experience into a successful family business, that has been a staple in the community for nearly 40 years. The family photos that surround Jim’s desk set the tone for the…
Posters line the windows of the Square Root Café in Roslindale, with messages like “Rozzie Strong” on display for customers and passersby to see. Many of the people who walk by are well aware of the accident that occurred here just before 9am on the morning of December 18th, when…