Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Christian Sands brings “electricity” to the Charles River Jazz Festival
Christian Sands grew up in New England and took up piano when he was six years old. Now 36, he’s recorded with Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, and many others. His latest album is Embracing Dawn and he’ll be performing Saturday July 12 at the Charles River Jazz Festival in Allston.
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From Medusa to Juliet, these authors are taking female characters out of the margins
Women have become the major players through reimagined works of classic fiction. -
Author Marie Lu takes a turn to pop stars and spies in new YA book ‘Stars and Smoke’
Taking inspiration from pop stars like BTS and Harry Styles, Lu bursts into a new genre with her latest release. -
Encore: The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company
The complete history of Necco and its family of brands is captured in Darlene Lacey’s "Necco: An Epic Candy Tale."
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