Boston Bits and Buildings
Boston is a city of long traditions and profound changes. PHeymont shares images and thoughts of both
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Faneuil Hall, Boston
DrFumblefinger visits historic Faneuil Hall, built around 275 years ago. It has served as a public meeting hall for groups as varied as participants in the Revolutionary War to suffragettes.
Lowell National Historical Park
A look at many aspects of American industry and working life at one of the key sites in their development
Riverside Paper Company, Holyoke, Massachusetts
Jonathan shares an image of a still-operating 150-year-old piece of America's industrial heritage
Industrial Signs. Holyoke, Massachusetts
Jonathan L encountered some old buildings that have been given a new life in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Tailwind expands East Coast seaplane routes
Tailwind, which already operates a New York-to-Boston seaplane route is adding routes to summer places.
Amtrak to start Berkshire Flyer service
After years of planning, Amtrak will now operate a seasonal service between New York City and the Berkshires.
Mayflower sets sail for Plymouth
After winter repairs, the famed 'Pilgrim ship' replica returns home to Massachusetts
Penguins and Turtles, New England Aquarium
PHeymont's afternoon at Boston's big aquarium gave him a lot of time to watch some of the 'non-fishes'
Living Color at New England Aquarium
An afternoon spent at Boston's Aquarium led PHeymont to focus on the variety of color to be seen.
Delta may want to check your carry-on
The airline is running a one-month Boston trial of a program that texts selected passengers with a free checked bag to help clear the aisles for takeoff
Parkman Plaza on Boston Common
Statues of religion, learning and industry honor a 19th-century benefactor of the city's parklands
Boston's Urban Parks
Join Jonathan L in a visit to some of Boston's best parks
Make Way for Ducklings at Boston Public Garden
Jonathan L visits Boston's Public Garden and makes way for some ducks.
JetBlue: Off to London, but not from Boston
JetBlue will serve two London airports from New York this summer, but has deferred its planned Boston service until next year.