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WNDR Museum Opens in Boston’s Downtown Crossing

WNDR Museum Opens in Boston’s Downtown Crossing

(Photo courtesy of Sabine Laurent de Cannon) “One of the many exhibits at Boston’s WNDR Museum.” Sabine Laurent de Cannon Connector Contributor  “My job is [to] make the impossible possible,” Giancarlo Natale said as he concluded leading a tour through the exhibits. Natale is the general manager of the new attraction in Boston’s Downtown Crossing:

PAX East returns for another successful year in Boston

(Photo courtesy of Shacknews) “PAX East is a yearly tradition for many Bostonians who come together to celebrate their favorite hobby.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor PAX East returns for another year filled to the brim with games and overpriced merchandise. If there is one thing gamers can agree on, it is that PAX East is

Celtics in a slump, 7-6 since the All-Star break

(Photo courtesy of Celticsblog.com) “Forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jaylen Brown upset during game.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff After a very promising start, the Boston Celtics are starting to look a lot like the early 2021 Celtics team. At one point, the Celtics had the best record in basketball. Now, the team is barely holding

Looking back on the Red Sox 2022 season

(Photo courtesy of the Boston Globe) “Shortstop Xander Bogaerts walks away as the Red Sox lose.” Jake Messer Connector Contributor Just like that, the 2022 season ends for the Boston Red Sox. The season did not live up to fans’ expectations, as the Red Sox went 78-84, missing the playoffs and finishing dead last in

Celtics Offseason Recap

(Photo courtesy Celticsblog.com) Warriors superstar Stephen Curry charges past Celtics defenders Derrick White and Marcus Smart. Shaan Baid Connector Contributor Following a heartbreaking loss in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics retooled their roster to better position themselves in competing for a championship. Looking back on the finals, the Celtics lost in six games

Red Sox 2023 Preview

(Photo courtesy Boston.com) Xander Bogaerts sitting as the Red Sox lose. Tyler Browne Connector Contributor In 2021, the Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world when they came just two games away from a trip to the World Series. Nearly a year later, the Red Sox are in last place, 18 games behind the first-place

Boston parking garage collapse highlights need for ongoing infrastructural initiatives

(Photo courtesy of Live Boston 617) The collapse of the Boston Government Center parking garage highlights the need for infrastructural initiatives to continue to prioritize human safety over development.  Harrison Lee Connector Editor On March 26, a large portion of Boston’s Government Center parking garage collapsed, resulting in the fatality of Peter Monsini. In the wake

Boston Celtics clinch the Playoffs as third seed in the Eastern Conference

(Photo courtesy Sandiegouniontribune.com) Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dunks next to Pacers’ Buddy Hield Matt Micale Connector Editor The Boston Celtics have been on a roll since the start of the new year. As of now, they sit at the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-30. They sit only a game and a