A streak of beautiful, if wet, weather saw flowers bloom over the past weeks, only to be crushed and killed – like our spirits – by a frost this morning. It’s like the brutal, long winter wanted to give us one final kick in the rear on its way out. Discuss.

I stopped by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz’s office today for a free flu shot, ensuring a strong, healthy winter so that I can keep being a slave for you ingrates. It was painless, and I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. I even got a free bottle

Remember a few days ago (or yesterday), when we thought winter would never end [/blog/photos/the-last-of-the-snow]? Today, it seems like the season has finally lost its grip on the city–but these crafty neighbors on Marlborough didn’t let the past few months of cold and lack of sunlight

Councilman Michael Nelson is kicking off his annual donation drive for warm clothing to distribute to needy children this year, and is asking residents to contribute. The councilman is seeking new hats, scarves and gloves to give to the children of P.S. 811K, a special school for children facing

I hate the snow. I hate the cold. I hate winter. This weather, this season – it brings me no joy. I’m a Grinch. No, I don’t look out the window and say, “Ooh-la-la, it’s so pretty.” The first glittery flakes tumbling from the sky don’t fill