By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com Every four years, the addition of February 29 creates a leap day to keep the modern calendar in line with the celestial cycles that guide it. The Leap Year often leaves many wondering about its history, or even simply how or why it works. To put (more…)
By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com The history of Presidents’ Day dates back to the 1800′s, and is still celebrated by Americans today to honor the lasting legacies of the men who founded and fostered the freedoms of this great nation The United States Congress declared George Washington’s February 22 birthday a (more…)
How doesn’t remember watching the Grinch, or the Muppets, or the claymation classics each holiday season as a kid? Here’s our top ten list of favorite holiday films. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Click on the title of each film to be redirected to its Internet Movie Database page. 10. (more…)
Christmas and holiday music are embedded into our pop culture. Whether you’re walking in the mall or visiting a relative, you are sure to hear quite a few tunes this week. As part of the holiday season, the editors of NoBo compile a list of their favorite Christmas and holiday (more…)
EVERETT – The City of Everett hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony at the Glendale Towers, an elderly housing high-rise on Ferry Street. Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. was on hand for the event, along with many members of the City Council who joined the residents to light the ceremonial Christmas (more…)
Last week, our editors focused on apps that would help make the hectic holidays more manageable. With nearly a week to go, our editors began to focus on the coming holiday in a different light. From the mayhem to the merry, here’s our list of apps to help bring about (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – The Governor returns to work amid controversy, data shows school meals are needed more in the suburbs, and an unreal car crash that seems straight out of a movie! This and much more in today’s NoBo Newsworthy Wrap-Up. 1. Governor Patrick returned to work today, after his visit (more…)
EVERETT – Just because its the holiday season doesn’t mean there aren’t any Grinches out there. Especially during these difficult economic times, Christmas shoppers are experiencing far more run-ins with common thieves. Thanks to a guide published by the Everett Police Department, residents in the north of Boston region have (more…)
NORTH ANDOVER – The gentle giants were on hand Sunday afternoon for a wonderful day at Smolak Farms. The Newfoundland Club of New England continued their Christmas Tree Pull tradition, with hundreds of families visiting the fields to choose and cut their own Christmas tree! The Newfoundland dogs were on (more…)
