The American Kennel Club released the most popular dog breeds, not just in the United States, but in the major American cities. Here's the list out of Boston: 1. Labrador Retriever 2. German Shepherd 3. Yorkshire Terrier 4. Golden Retriever 5. Boxer 6. Bulldog 7. Pug 8. Dachshund 9. Poodle 10. Pomeranian Boston is following a trend since the AKC notes that Labrador Retrievers have been the most popular dog in America for 17......

In Boston, a commemorative plaque is mounted on every other building, tree and rock... and we're proud of it, b'gum'! We just checked the historic museum gift shops and the coast is clear of tourists, stoners and field-trippers until February vacation. Here are a few gift ideas for the history buff (or the ignorant). The people at Historic New England do not mess around. We're getting misty about their spectacular historic photos of Boston. Their......

Rock 'N Roll Fashion Show 10 pm, Friday, November 16 Milky Way, Jamaica Plain Directions | Tickets $10 Update: The Milky Way's permit was suspended due to enforcement of the nightclub sprinkler law. However, Carol Downs, one of the owners, said that they will be appealing the fire department's refusal to grant the Milky Way an extension at the sprinkler board. If they don't get the appeal, they'll go to Superior Court. Regarding tonight's event,......

--It seemed as if the World Series put a cork in local gun incidents or the media (Bostonist included) was too busy with the Sox to notice. Now the cork is out of the bottle. The 45-year-old owner of Stalex Pizza in Dorchester was shot in the head this morning when he tried to go after an 18-year-old who robbed his shop. The man is in critical condition. The BPD announced that officers moved fast......

The City-wide WiFi network plans continue to develop for Boston. Ever. So. Slowly. The task force report over the summer offered some hope for the initiative's future, but nothing that has had real action so far. Brookline has approved plans that would provide WiFi to official services such as fire and police, free access in public areas, and low cost connectivity for residents. Framingham is also looking to implement a plan to provide WiFi access......

Every once in a while we find a podcast that is simply great. Thankfully, we found one only one week after a not-so-good 'cast was reviewed. This week we take a look at the Band In Boston podcast. The Band In Boston podcast is a podcast, of course, about music. What this podcast does is provide the listener with suggestions of local music to check out in the upcoming week. In addition, they will often......

Sometimes you want to use your portable audio player to actually listen to music. Yes, we know that sounds crazy, but there are actually podcasts that focus on music. In Boston, we have a good selection of music 'casts. This week, we take a look at CC Radio. Chris Conly serves up his personally picked offerings of (mostly) pod-safe music. If you aren't familiar with the term, don't worry. All you need to know is......

Bostonist thought that for once the dreaded September 1 move had been avoided. No boxing of an entire life into cardboard, no sweaty treks down and up flights of tight staircases, no anxiety over double parked cars and generally, no disorder. The first epiphany of the evening: In Boston, even if you’re not moving on September 1, your friends are. A few heavy boxes and sore muscles later, Bostonist is taking a break to......

July 1, 2005: A new year, a new era. Sure, January 1 is the first day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. In Boston the fiscal year turns the page to FY 06 today. The States budget year coincides with the beginning of a new year for the many colleges and universities around the Hub. Put that together with it being a Friday before a long weekend, Bostonist is digging on a little......

Oh my poor Boston friends...you all were so happy today, appreciating the bright sunshine and balmy 50 degrees outside. You probably came across some new flowers started to bud or thought about washing the car this weekend, etc. Unfortunately, the weather gods are rearing their ugly freezing heads again because the city is suppose to get hit with snow tomorrow night. Snow is expected to start out in Worcester around 7 p.m. and move east......