Boston Ballet's 'Coppelia' is full of life, but lacks closure

Dr. Coppelius is an aging inventor living in a small town in a medieval world, and the only way he knows how to combat his loneliness is to use the powers of his craft to fashion a life-like doll. The doll is so real that it mesmerizes the young and handsome Franz More »

Rep. Mel Watt gains bipartisan support to head federal finance agency

President Obama recently nominated Melvin (Mel) Watt, a long-time North Carolina Congressman, to direct the operations of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). More »

Comic legend Mel Brooks discusses American Masters profile on PBS

Mel Brooks -- director, producer, writer and actor -- is in an elite group as one of the few entertainers to earn all four major entertainment prizes -- the Tony, Emmy, Grammy and Oscar. More »

R&B singer Chrisette Michelle is 'Better' on new disc

In a world where thin-voiced pop singers can reach the top of the charts with one well-produced track, Chrisette Michelle almost seems out of place. More »


Thomas Flint, former trial court officer, seeks justice

One thousand, two hundred and ninety-four days: That's how long it will have taken Thomas Flint to get justice. More »

Report: Massachusetts wages lag behind living expenses

An estimated four out of 10 two-parent households in Massachusetts aren't earning enough to make ends meet, according to a new report released by Crittenton Women's Union, a Boston-based social service provider. More »

Roxbury pays tribute to Korean War veteran Cpl. Ralph Browne Jr.

Of all of Boston's most notable high achievers, none stand taller than Edward O. Gourdin. More »