Book events were dwindling pretty sadly in December, but 2010 sees them back in full force, with everyone from Joseph Stiglitz to Raj Patel unleashing brainpower on Boston. Gear up for the new year by hitting the books… and then the bookstores… to spark some new ideas. Innovative events...

Gothamist, when not reflecting on 2009 , was disturbed by a video of a violent fight on a 6 train —a woman who had repeatedly tried to break up the altercation by pleading “please stop” and “don’t do it” was struck in the face. Phillyist took another listen to their...

Our late-ish Redux today has been preempted by Wes Welker limping off the field after like three plays with an apparent knee injury. So instead, we’re going to gather all the rosary beads and rabbits’ feet we can find. We advise y’all to do the same. Read more: Sports Redux: NOOOOOOOO

AP Photo The idea that the Boston Bruins could play the 2010 Winter Classic in Fenway TPark and lose to the Philadelphia Flyers would have been tough to accept. The setting, sounds and atmosphere set the table for a home-team victory. Fortunately, for us, the Bruins obliged with a, yes, classic comeback...

Blotter siren — The year 2010 began violently with the city’s first homicide on Friday. A 25-year-old Hispanic man from Boston died from an apparent gunshot wound. The Boston Police Homicide Unit did not release any details or make any arrests. [ Globe ] — Boston Police responded to...

Image by EandJsFilmCrew from photos tagged “Bostonist” on Flickr . The city of Newton inaugurated Setti Warren as Mayor on Friday. Warren is the first black man to be elected mayor in Massachusetts. [ WCVB ] Approximately 600 swimmers plunged into South Boston’s frigid waters today...

Light under a bushel is no stranger to our Film Friday version of PotD. As such, it comes as no surprise that we’re bringing in the new year with this intriguing photo. Simple and classic is how we describe this one. View original post here:  Photo of the Day, January 1, 2009: Tree

Image by AntyDiluvian from photos tagged “Bostonist” on Flickr. Anything flammable from Yemen is getting closer scrutiny, as a LNG shipment is about to reach Boston Harbor. [ Boston Globe ] The daughter of the murdered Tedeschi’s clerk will be allowed into the country for his funeral....

hbp_pix made a tonemapped image of Boston Harbor on his way south. The blue and green tones coupled with a high contrast look give the photo a real sense of the coldness outside. See more here: Photo of the Day, December 31, 2009: Leaving Winter

Elise Amendola / Associated Press One team’s up, one team’s down. One team is charging into the new year even with injuries, one has two stars out and is floundering. Our whole city is Even Steven today. Let’s start with the good news. The Bruins buried Atlanta 4-0 yesterday, rolling...