Net Neutrality: Should We Brace for Bigger Bills and Less Service?
Richard Campbell Net Neutrality has worked pretty well for the country in keeping the internet playing field level for small businesses and organizations compared to large corporations. For small businesses that have almost none of the advantages of their large competitors, having the ability to advertise and do business on the internet freely with full bandwidth has spawned an incredible [...]
Onward to a Beautiful Schools Movement in South Boston
By Richard Campbell It is admirable that Boston mayor Martin Walsh pledged to spend 1 billion to recreate Boston school architecture starting in January 2017. Advancing from preliminary studies of 2015-2017, the community may soon know in great detail the kinds of new buildings that are being designed for the future. Mayor Walsh in his December 13th announcement outlined the [...]
Successful Christmas dinner, Despite Storm
by Rick Winterson Christmas morning was a storm-caused white-out. We had finally a white Christmas in South Boston - so white that it became hazardous. Even so, Christmas Dinner volunteers showed up in St. Monica Hall to prepare, cook, serve, and deliver the Annual McDonnell/Kelley Christmas Dinners for more than 300 people. What a great bunch! As always, spirits [...]
Sports Betting Before Your Travel
If you want to enjoy outdoor sports, especially on your next vacation, then you should consider visiting places like Boston. Boston is well known for its recreational areas, natural parks, and more. You can find something for almost any type of interest level or experience level. Of course, certain sports require a higher level of experience than others, or specific [...]
Craft Boston Holiday Reveals Accomplished National Artists
By Richard Campbell Surely one of the most spectacularly staged art events during the holiday season is the annual Craft Boston Holiday Show held at the Hynes Convention Center. Sponsored by the Society of Arts and Crafts, (head quartered in the Seaport District). The lavish presentation was quite an abundant fine art gift collection. From pottery to woodwork, jewelry and [...]
Seaport Building Continues: Adding Omni Brand Major Hotel
By Richard Campbell This past week the Boston Planning Development Agency approved a new Omni Hotel across from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The hotel has two 21 story towers, 1,054 rooms, and encompasses 788,500 sq. ft. It is designed by the monster international firm Elkus / Manfredi Architects. As readers might imagine, this is a massive hotel complex [...]