Topic: Boston Common

Candlelight vigil spreads messages of peace and love in Boston

Hundreds gathered on the Boston Common for a candlelight vigil tonight. They sang songs and lit candles in front of banners reading "Peace here and everywhere" and "Boston, you're our home."

National Plug In Day: Electric car fans push pedal to metal

National Plug In Day celebrated the electric car in 60 cities over the weekend. Declared all but dead a short while ago, the electric car market is beginning to thrive. But can electric cars ever gain a meaningful foothold in the gas-dependent US auto industry? 

Mother's Day 2012 gift ideas: No spa day for me, please

Mother's Day 2012 gift ideas: Give me a fun day over a spa day, anytime.

Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween

Halloween has its own collection of seasonal iconography, much like a Christmas tree or an Easter basket. Since the October holiday straddles the line between celebration and superstition, it's no surprise some of the day's symbols are of a darker origin. Here are five things that are intertwined with the history of Halloween.

Difference Maker Ned Eames uses tennis to boost inner-city reading skills and graduation rates

Tennis helped Ned Eames thrive during his childhood – now he uses it to help Boston kids improve their reading skills and stay in school.

An unexpected turn at ballet

Boston Ballet's community outreach program, CityDance, gives a talented male athlete a life in the arts.

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From homeless to actress

A theater class helps marginalized women reclaim their lives.

Does closing roads cut delays?

A recent study has found that closing off certain streets can actually improve traffic congestion.

Investing: Latin America bucks dour trends

Markets there produce healthy returns, but some analysts expect a correction.