Benjamin Clarke
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Breakfast Club Cast Reunites at C2E2, Celebrating 40 Years of Nostalgia
In 1985, three sixth-grade girls from Des Plaines were introduced to “The Breakfast Club.” It would not only highlight their…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Exploring Jane Addams’ Legacy in Chicago Theater at New Exhibit
Chicago theater owes a great debt to visionary social reformer Jane Addams. Without her decision to include a community theater…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Complex Roots of Gun Violence: A Closer Look
In an exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence,” Jens Ludwig, Pritzker…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Progressive Challenges Amid Trump’s Presidency
In February, shortly after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson communicated with 27th Ward Ald. Walter Burnett,…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Real ID Supercenter Closure Leads to Frustration for Chicago Residents
Mark Jones visited the Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago early Saturday only to find it closed, leaving him frustrated,…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
Navigating the Challenges of Buying American: A Grocery Store Expedition
In a recent grocery shopping trip, an unexpected journey into the global supply chain unfolded as products from various countries…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
Caltha’s Latest Album ‘Chicken Liver Testimony’ Elevates BC Music Scene
Boston College-based band Caltha has quickly made a name for itself in the campus music scene, blending gritty guitar riffs…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
Asian Culture to Brighten Harvard Square with New Openings
A snapshot of Asian culture is set to light up Harvard Square with the anticipated openings of photo booth store…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
MFA Celebrates Van Gogh’s Birthday with Interactive Festivities and New Exhibition
Invigorating the spirit of life in art, the Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, celebrated artist Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
Massachusetts House Approves $1.3 Billion Supplemental Budget for Education and Transportation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a $1.3 billion supplemental budget aimed at enhancing education and transportation across the…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl Celebrates Local Literary Scene
Inspired by a prepandemic trolley tour of independent bookstores that Porter Square Books participated in, its marketing director Josh Cook…
April 13, 2025
Local News, Boston
Boston Gears Up for an Eventful Week with Free and Affordable Activities
BOSTON — The coming week is packed with exciting events as Boston prepares for Easter, pre-Marathon weekend, and possible weather…