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Alex Beam On Weather-Geek Subcultures, Global Warming, And Specious Health Food Claims
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam joined Jim and Margery in Studio Three for his regular "Open Mic" segment on BPR. Beam discussed his most recent column,… -
Snow Weighing On Restaurant, Retail Industries Bottom Lines
It’s been a tough winter so far, with Massachusetts getting hit with one storm after another. As residents grow shovel-weary, small businesses are… -
South End Tries To Halt Spread Of Parking Space Savers
What started as a lighthearted practice in South Boston has spread to other parts of the city, like here in the South End, where Yohannes Afework has just… -
Does Class Factor Into Boston Neighborhood Snow Removal?
Complaints about uneven snow removal are fairly common. Days after a storm blew through Boston last year, dozens of side streets and alleys were still… -
Scenes From A Snow Day
When all was said and done on Wednesday afternoon, between five and nine inches of snow fell on the Boston area.We asked people to send us their snow day… -
Boston Plowing Priorities: Are Some Neighborhoods Favored?
If your New England roots reach back to the 1970s, you know today’s snow totals are actually pretty tame compared to what we’ve been through. And if you… -
Snowstorm Forces Logan To Cancel More Than Half Of Wednesday's Flights
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday, and "light wintry precipitation" should continue until the evening, according to the… -
Challenges Of Year-Round Bicycling
Ready for another round of winter weather? Heavy snow is expected for tomorrow’s commute, and it’s not just drivers who’ll be battling the elements. Edgar… -
New Flood Maps Lead Homeowners To Question Skyrocketing Flood Insurance Premiums
Congress is considering a bill that would delay flood insurance rate hikes, but that is little consolation to many people whose flood insurance premiums… -
Southie Space Savers: Parking Spots Saved Despite Lack Of Snow
South of Boston, cities and towns were blanketed with more than a foot of snow overnight, but here in the city, we were spared the brunt of the storm. But…