Monday, February 4, 2013
WIll spring come early?
1. The world-famous groundhog Punxsawtuny Phil did not see his shadow Saturday, which means he's predicted an early start to spring. 2. Hope everyone is recovering from their (extra long) Super Bowl party. Where did you watch? 3. The Hyde Square Task Force is looking to fill a few roles. 4. The Boston Public Schools system released new school assignment proposals last week that include everything from the creation of smaller zones to the abolition of the zones altogether. The schools' External Advisory Committee will discuss the proposals today, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, 906 Albany St. 5. People on Twitter had some interesting things to say during the big game.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Here are a few suggestions on where to watch the Super Bowl in your neighborhood, and some fun facts about the big game.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Here's some additional facts about Sunday's big game we bet you didn't know, and some more useful information including kickoff time and where to watch the game in Jamaica Plain.
Watching the Super Bowl with friends can leave a lot of us feeling like information haves and have-nots. While some of us have been following the teams, their players, strategy, and statistics since the day we were born, others at least know who the quarterbacks are and that they are the ones who throw the ball. Whether you're looking to impress the sports nerds in the room with a few of your own facts, or you're simply a true connoisseur of arguably useless knowledge, here's some fun trivia for you about Super Bowl 2013. Five Fun Facts About the Super Bowl So who will come out with the title? Finally, here's some actual useful knowledge to have heading into Sunday. Who: The Baltimore Ravens vs. The San Francisco 49ers Kickoff Time: …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Got Super Bowl related snap shots? Share them here.
JP — we're stereotyped as a neighborhood that's more likely to actively avoid the Super Bowl than watch it non-ironically. But I bet that's not very accurate. I'm looking for your snapshots showing that JP does indeed have plenty of Patriot pride. Add your photos to this gallery. If you're away from the computer, you can add them to our Facebook page or text them to 617-680-5155.
I think I understand sports culture. I will never complain about the Third Harbor Tunnel being renamed after the Splendid Splinter. I just don't like seeing grown men dressed in team uniforms unless they actually play on that team.
I was in a pizza parlor with my husband on Saturday when I spotted them: A married couple in their mid-50s wearing matching nylon Patriot’s football jerseys. Being well into middle age and a long suffering wife myself, I smiled broadly at the woman, trying to catch her eye so I could joke with her about her choice in costume. Alas, she was having none of it. This woman was thrilled to be wearing a matching football jersey with her husband, reminiscent of tourists on Cape Cod who wear T-shirts that read “Master” on one and “Slave” on the other. I have a code: no man or woman over the age of 12 years should ever wear clothing that is a knock-off of a professional sports outfit; this includes professional football, baseball, basketball and …
gretchen van ness
10:35 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
LOL, Margaret -- I thought I was the only one who felt this way! (but I was rooting for the Patriots yesterday even though I don't own a single piece of Patriots gear) more ›