Cohen, Berry celebrated at JFK Library
- Keith Richards and Elvis Costello at PEN New England’s inaugural Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Awards, which honored Leonard Cohen and Chuck Berry, at the John F. Kennedy Library yesterday.
Public Garden Swan Boats through the years
- Boston’s Swan Boats have been gliding through the Public Garden since the 19th century. Their seasonal 15-minute rides through the lagoon are slated to begin today.
"It’s a great place to work. When people come in here, they need something simple. They don’t need a kidney or a divorce. They just need a paper clip. And I have it."
Carolyn Roosevelt, an employee of Bob Slate stationery stores in Cambridge. The landmark business is closing after almost 80 years of supplying what were once the fundamentals of correspondence. - Boston Globe
