Entries from Bostonist tagged with 'candy'
October 20, 2008
The body of a Norfolk, Mass teen was found today after partying and getting lost at the old Norfolk Airpark on Friday. [The Boston Channel] The Department of Justice loses an appeal and will have to pay $3.1 million to the family of a Whitey Bulger victim. [Boston Herald] During renovations that will improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians on the BU bridge, it will be more dangerous for bicyclists, pedestrians, and wildlife. [Cambridge......
Continue Reading "Bite Size News, October 20"February 5, 2008
Paper & Chocolate Saturday, February 9, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Albertine Press & Taza Chocolate 561 Windsor Street, Somerville Feeling like that annual box of candy is a bit underwhelming? Find that giving a Hallmark card is a little like having your feelings interpreted by a eight year old with slightly better vocabulary? Step it up this year at the second annual Valentne's Day Paper and Chocolate, the infrequent celebration by Somerville's Albertine......
Continue Reading "Candy and Craft"January 10, 2008
The New England Confectionary Company (NECCO) has announced the new phrases that will be printed on its hearts. This year's themes include weather ("Melt My Heart" and "Get My Drift") and animals ("Wild Life" and "Nature Lover"). Regarding the animal theme, we dare them to put "Doggy Style" on a heart! You know that someone at Team NECCO thought it and then swiftly pushed it out of his or her mind. Weather also gave rise......
Continue Reading "Bostonist Has Ideas for NECCO"December 29, 2007
--New England Confectionery Co., aka NECCO, was sold to a company in Bethesda, Maryland. So, will the name be changed to Maryland Confectionary Company, or MACCO? We certainly hope not. [Boston Globe] --More reasons to give up your car. On New Year's Day, tolls at the Allston-Brighton and Route 128 plazas will go up from $1 to $1.25. The price jump is even higher for the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Sumner Tunnel: $3 to......
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