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Shanghai Nights
The Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China don’t just have a long name — they’re one of the longest-running and most distinguished troupes in...
Staff Picks: Pajama Slave Dancers and Gourmet Mushroom Dinners
Prozacs/Pajama Slave Dancers • SaturdayShenanigans Pub in Westfield is the place to be Saturday night if your heart is made of punk rock. For...
From Coal to Sol! How Holyoke’s power plant went green
It was an intense meeting in the winter of 2015: On one side of the room sat the owners and operators of the Mt....
Beyond the Flu Shot: There’s more than one way to boost your immunity this...
The upcoming winter months prompt the return of the flu shot — and disagreements between alternative and traditional medical professionals, and even the general...
News of the Weird: Religion Adapts to Technology
A network of freelance Buddhist priests in Japan last year began offering in-home, a la carte services for those adherents who shun temples through...
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The low standards of charter schools
I couldn’t believe it when I heard from the MTA that charter schools are not required to hire certified...
The Pour Man: Stupid Label, Great Wine
Mionetto Gran Rosé is a very good sparkling wine with lots of rich fruit flavors that reflect the expertise of a master winemaker and...
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Thursday 11/3
Activist in Art — An Afternoon with Sonia Sanchez: The writer and poet keynotes the 2016 Otelia Cromwell Day celebration. The celebration reflects...
The V-Spot: My Man’s Got Herpes; Now What?
I’ve recently begun a relationship with a man who has herpes. It’s unclear if it’s HSV-1 or -2 or both. He has scheduled an...
Celebrate National Cat Day With YouTube’s Most Popular Felines
October 29 is National Cat Day, which means it’s the perfect moment to reflect on one of the most important memes in YouTube’s canon....
