Obituary -- Paul Johnson

Paul Edwin Johnson, the former Boston Police Area B commander and chief of Harvard University police, passed away in his sleep on Feb. 27. He was 82 years old. More »

Obama faces uphill battle in Deep South

This week Republican presidential candidates tested their campaign appeals in the South, the political heartland of their party. More »

Obama shows support for Israel at AIPAC conference

Speaking at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference last Sunday, President Obama reaffirmed his support for the Jewish state and stepped up rhetoric against Iran - taking a swing at Republican critics who argue that his efforts to block Iran's nuclear program have been weak. More »

in the Mix

I received an invitation to attend the Business of Gospel panel at the Berklee College of Music, and what piqued my interest was the presence of Beyonce's daddy, Mathew Knowles, the mastermind behind Destiny's Child. More »


Tufts establishes new center for race and democracy

For many, the election of Barack Obama, the country's first African American president, ushered in a "post-racial" age, the long-anticipated time when racism no longer exists. More »

New retail/office bldg. Proposed for Dudley sq. lot

A proposal to build a new three story office and retail building on Taber Street in Dudley Square is meeting little or no community resistance as it moves toward the official approval process. Hearings before the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) are anticipated for mid-March. More »

Revelations featuring Tre Williams hold their own

In a musical landscape fraught with Auto-Tune, 808s and faux strings, The Revelations - featuring Tre Williams - continue to stay true to soul. Their '60s and '70s inspired songs explore issues like love and poverty with heart-wrenching lyrics and rich instrumentation. More »