BOSTON - Workers stashed money away in their 401(k) retirement plans at a faster clip last year but didn't get an immediate reward for their savings strategy. Fidelity Investments, the nation's biggest 401(k) administrator, says the average account balance was essentially unchanged in 2011, compared with 2010.
BOSTON - Two men charged in connection with the fatal shootings of four people, including a 2-year-old boy, on a Boston street in 2010 have asked a judge to dismiss charges just days before their trials are scheduled to start.
BOSTON - An Easthampton man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for illegal firearms dealing and illegally possessing firearms. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Jeremy Wright was also sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston to five years of probation.
The Boston Police Web site is up and running again after hackers forced the department to shut it down. The BPD tweeted that the site is functioning normal now.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law. Today's move gives long-sought leeway to states that promise to improve how they prepare and evaluate students.
Bay State Lt. Governor Tim Murray shelled out the big bucks in the wake of two highly publicized scandals. According to the Boston Herald, Murray paid $6,500 for damage control in January.
CHARLESTOWN – A local hospital is scrambling to figure out how files containing patient information wound up on the ground outside a Charlestown office complex.
Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, 2009's GLAAD Vanguard recipient and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunder
When: Mar 23, 2012 7 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $50-$72 (Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19 )
Jon was born John Roy Anderson in Accrington, Lancashire, England, to Albert and Kathleen Anderson, who were of Irish ancestry. Anderson dropped the "h" from his first name in 1970.
JON ANDERSON is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind Yes. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the series of epics produced by Yes and his role in creating such complex pieces as "Close to the Edge", "Awaken", and especially "The Gates of Delirium" was central to the band's success. Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group's biggest hits, including "I've Seen All Good People," Roundabout," and "Owner Of A Lonely Heart."
When: Mar 15, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $30-$40 (Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20 )
Anyone who had a chance to watch Benicia High School's production of “Beauty and the Beast” experienced a very special event. This writer’s task was to observe the high school orchestra at work, but it was hard to ignore the impressive set and performances as well..Get Beauty and the Beast tickets packages at discounted rates.
When: May 29, 2012 7 PM to May 30, 2012 1 AMin Boston, Massachusetts Cost: 85$ (Tue, 29 May 2012 19 )
Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package.
Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be incorporating MENY, Marriage Equality in New York, to increase awareness for the upcoming state senate vote on same sex marriages, and in the engagement in Minneapolis, MN proceeds will go Green for Minnesota, bringing affordable ways to for everyone to be 'green'.
When: Jun 9, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $35-$125 (Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20 )
Debuting by being the first external artist to feature on the infamous mau5trap label, Feed Me's array of hard hitting electronica with a grin quickly caught the eyes and ears of listeners worldwide. After a succession of high profile remixes, Feed Me continued to develop his distinct visual style and sound with his first extended play. The acclaimed 8 track 'Feed Me's Big Adventure' immediately took Beatport by storm with 6 tracks hitting the top 10, gathering fans throughout different genres.
Lining up this year with a flurry of festivals and support slots with Deadmau5, the sharp-teethed monster is coming of age, and making big noise in 2011.
When: Apr 5, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $29.50 advance/ $30.00 day of show (Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20 )
Toronto indie-folk/rock darlings Great Lake Swimmers return with New Wild Everywhere (April 3, 2012), their fifth studio album and follow up to 2009's Juno and Polaris-nominated album Lost Channels. New Wild Everywhere captures all of the excitement and intuitive musicianship of a group at the peak of their creative powers, with 12 new tracks that reveal a depth and maturity only previously hinted at by lead singer and songwriter Tony Dekker. Produced by longtime Great Lake Swimmers' collaborator Andy Magoffin, New Wild Everywhere marks the first time in the band's history that an album was recorded in a real studio (Toronto's Revolution Recording); past albums have been famously recorded in historic churches, castles, music venues and more.
When: May 31, 2012 8 PM in Cambridge, Massachusetts Cost: $13.00 (Thu, 31 May 2012 20 )
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