Well, I had my first Silver Line ("Bus Rapid Transit"?) experience last weekend, going to the Plaza Theater in the South End (motto: "You Can't Get There from Here"). I'm sure you'll be shocked, just shocked to hear … [Read more...]

Well, we're not the only place with an apparent housing bubble, er, bull market.In contrast, America's housing bubble continues to inflate. Although the rate of increase slowed in the fourth quarter, prices were still up by 11.2% over the … [Read more...]

I almost snorted coffee out my nose seeing this week's Phoenix: ROMNEY SHOULD RESIGN: Given Romney?s almost nonexistent record of accomplishment, it?smind-boggling that he?s now turned his attention to the White House. Sobe it. Three years … [Read more...]

A reminder: Wednesday night 3/2 is the event for Tim Schofield, State Rep candidate for the 18th Suffolk district. And with respect to our resident troll, you will definitely get to meet Tim if you so desire, and bend his ear about … [Read more...]

Food for thought, relevant to this year's forthcoming Big Discussion on expanding health care to more MA folks. None of this stuff is brand-spanking new, but it behooves us to know the terms of the debate."The Best Care Anywhere" … [Read more...]

Must-read about the Allston-Brighton-Brookline State Rep race in this week's Phoenix. Lots of helpful information about the candidates, including a bit of personal texture, e.g.:"With his unsettlingly intense demeanor ? he looks like … [Read more...]

I may get pilloried for saying this, but I kind of like having Larry Summers around. He's useful, kind of like the Fool in King Lear, who gets to say the most outrageous and provocative things to the King without fear of reprisal.Now, as we … [Read more...]

... the local version. Hoo Lordy, this is good. … [Read more...]