Journalist and Writer
The kids are concerned — but not necessarily about Concord’s municipal budget or what’s next for the decommissioned prison. They’re more worried about issues like climate change and wealth disparities.
The author of “Wicked” has become one of the most famous writers in town after retelling “The Wizard of Oz” from the Witch of the West’s perspective three decades ago. In his first interview with the Concord Bridge, he spoke about his life in Concord.
With one leg, Nico Calabria is better than most athletes with two. He regularly amazes soccer fans as captain of both the New England Revolution’s and U.S. men’s amputee soccer programs. But he’s not looking to be inspiring as most media outlets depict; he’s looking to grow the sport.
On a day dedicated to remembering a cataclysmic demonstration of throwing off oppressive rule, Patriots Day visitors to the North Bridge and surrounds followed in the footsteps of the town’s forebears with protests of their own.
Some say it takes one step at a time. Others dread the miles. Some are addicted to the feeling of crossing the finish line. Concordians will tell themselves many things on Marathon Monday as they push themselves to run the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.
There’s nothing more American than muskets, flags, or an itch for independence. Read about the Modern Concord Minutemen and my time running a drill.
First, dump the powder into a cup. Next, pour some tequila. Add water, and you’ve got a margarita. Bar managers wish it were that easy, but a Concord business is making it just that simple. Also, an expert opinion from Boston’s best mixologist.