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Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
13 top hotspots for nightlife in Boston and Cambridge
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Beehive The Beehive. Kayana Szymczak for The Boston Globe Stroll into The Beehive on any given night of the week and you'll be guided downstairs into a white-tablecloth lounge, complete with thick red curtains and chandeliers, serving up elevated bar food (smoked Turkish pepper wings, anyone?) and the latest sounds in jazz and world music. The events calendar is always full, so take a seat and get ready to tune your ears to anything from blues to reggae to Brazilian choro. And for those looking for a quieter summer evening, the Beehive also boasts a charming outdoor terrace. Address: 541 Tremont Street, South End Phone: 617-423-0069 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Cantab Lounge The Cantab Lounge. Long live the Cantab. Few spots attract as diverse a crowd as this Central Square mainstay, which boasts live music seven days a week on two stages, as well as open mic nights, poetry events, and more. The cheap beers don't hurt, either. Pro tip: Ask for the pistachio shot to muster up the courage to compete with Cantab's lively dance floor. Address: 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: 617-714-4278 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Club Café Two hundred and nine Columbus Avenue is a distinguished address for two reasons: first, the Pledge of Allegiance was written there in 1892. Second, it has been home for 40 years to one of Boston's best nightclubs: Club Café, a restaurant, piano bar, and dance club, as well as legendary gathering space for LGBTQ+ Boston. The entrance line can be formidable (regulars know to get a yearly VIP pass to skip ahead). But whether you go for a drink or dance-off, you'll leave with sticky soles and a smile. We'll pledge allegiance to that. Address: 209 Columbus Avenue, Bay Village Phone: 617-536-0966 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Glitter Boys The Glitter Boys. Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe Bubbles. Glitter. ABBA. And costumes galore. This all-vinyl disco — which takes place every Friday in the basement of The Sinclair — draws quite the crowd. Arrive early to secure a spot. DJs Kyle Buresh and Steve Maling, now in their 30s, have been going to concerts together since their high school days in Stoughton and they bring the party. Setlists span the '70s and '80s. And the records spin until 2am. Address: The Sinclair, 52 Church Street, Cambridge Phone: 617-547-5200 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Grace by Nia Grace by Nia. Josh Reynolds for The Boston Globe Nia Grace brings Southern soul to the Seaport with her eponymous restaurant-meets-jazz-bar. Leather seats and intimate tables face the cabaret-style stage, giving patrons the opportunity to chat over signature cocktails and chargrilled oysters or just sit back and listen. Come with the family for brown butter beignets at brunch (or oxtail and grits at dinner) — or stop by later in the night to see guests transform the dining area into a dance floor, twinkling under the lights. (The venue is 21-plus after 10 p.m.) Address: 60 Seaport Boulevard, Floor 3, Seaport Phone: 617-927-9411 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Hava Hava's layout — a large, oval bar with a ramp leading down to the dance floor — means more room to show off your moves and a shorter wait to get a drink. Despite the elegant interior, complete with chandeliers and a decorative fireplace, the atmosphere is the opposite of stuffy. The dance floor always remains high energy thanks to the club's stellar music selection, ranging from hip-hop and Top 40 artists to Latin hits. And special guests, which have previously included rappers Polo G and Fetty Wap, sporadically perform. Address: 246 Tremont Street, Theater District Phone: 617-695-2250 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Havana Club Havana Club. Jared Charney The rhythms of bachata and salsa echo through the door as you walk into Havana Club, one of the most established venues for Latin dance in Cambridge. The club hosts dance socials throughout the week — each one starting with a lesson for beginners. With an in-house bar (open Thursday through Saturday) and performances from local dance groups, this dance hall guarantees a fun time for movers of all levels. Address: 288 Green Street, Cambridge Phone: 617-312-5550 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } La Fábrica Central La Fábrica Central. Jonathas Mascarenhas La Fábrica offers a seamless transition from day to night with a Latin American dining experience — complete with mofongo, maduros, and chicharrón — that gives way to Latin music at its nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays. But for a full experience, stop by on a Wednesday evening, when the restaurant offers dance lessons starting at 9 p.m. in partnership with Bachata Room, and a party that stretches into the early hours of the morning. Address: 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: 857-706-1125 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } ManRay ManRay. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe ManRay, the legendary Central Square club that shuttered in 2005, Address: 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge Phone: 617-864-0400 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Silk R&B Party at Big Night Live The Silk R&B Party at Big Night Live. Shamari Humphries All R&B. All love. All night. That's the tagline of the Silk R&B Party. It only comes around once a month, but it's always worth the wait. Silk attracts people from all over New England in the hundreds, largely because it features some of the region's most talented DJs on the turntables. The outfits are immaculate, the dance moves are on point, and the music is always well mixed. Address: 110 Causeway Street, West End Phone: 617-896-5222 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Slade's Bar and Grill Slade's Bar and Grille Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff Slade's is a must stop for homesick Black Southerners, and lovers of a strong Hennessy punch. Once owned by Address: 958 Tremont Street, Roxbury Phone: 617-442-4600 Find online: Related : .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Yvonne's Yvonne's. Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe While Yvonne's bills itself as a supper club, the craft cocktails are the main attraction. Hidden behind a mock hair salon, Yvonne's Gatsby -style bar or game of Clue. The decor is impeccably detailed, from the tin ceiling to the ornate mahogany bar, soft lighting, and secret bookcase that leads down to one of several dining spaces. As a final touch, your check comes in an old book. 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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Just to be safe;' New Americans say uncertainty as immigrants spurred quest for citizenship
NORTHAMPTON – On a festive July 4, Adela Imul Adjanel shared a sobering reason for becoming a citizen of the United States. 'Just to be safe,' she said. 'I don't give anyone any reason to send me home.' Adjanel, who comes from Guatemala, is 28 and has been in the United States for six years, living in Northampton and working at a job she loves at the River Valley Market. She took her citizenship oath two months ago. But on Friday, Independence Day, she led the Pledge of Allegiance at the 17th annual Naturalization Ceremony hosted by the Center of New Americans on the lawn of the Hampshire County Courthouse downtown. Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson administered the oath. The new citizens hail from 23 countries, from Albania to Vietnam. The naturalization process can take years, requiring interviews and tests of English language proficiency and civics knowledge. The national debate over immigration issues has grown more fraught, as many of the speakers at Friday's ceremony reiterated. President Donald Trump and his administration use tough rhetoric on immigration and have even targeted people with legal residency status, including through 'green cards.' The Trump administration has said it wants to strip citizenship from some naturalized Americans who commit certain crimes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Thursday it expected to welcome new citizens in naturalization ceremonies throughout the country over the holiday weekend. The agency said it was proud to welcome new citizens 'who made the right choice to lawfully immigrate, assimilate, and contribute to America's greatness,' said a spokesman, Matthew Tragesser. 'Taking the Oath of Allegiance and embracing U.S. citizenship is a remarkable act of patriotism.' On Friday in Northampton, two women stood on the courthouse lawn holding handmade cardboard signs of support for the new Americans. 'Glad You're here,' said one. 'You belong,' said the other. Harleen Multani, a law clerk at the Center for New Americans, said there has been a surge of immigrants seeking citizenship in the last six months. People with legal status as immigrants want the extra level of assurance that citizenship brings. 'Even people who have had green cards for years are worried,' she said. 'They were comfortable before.' Even after Friday's local ceremony, another 65 aspiring Americans are in the process of seeking citizenship through classes at the center. Three of the 53 who took the oath Friday – and Adjanel, who led the Pledge of Allegiance – are Center for New American alumni, said Laurie Milman, the center's director. They lined up early to register, families and interpreters in tow. Most clutched folders of paperwork. Many gave similar answers when asked why they chose to become American citizens. 'I love America,' said Lien Vu, a Buddhist monk who attended the ceremony in traditional robes. He's originally from Vietnam, having come to the United States 25 years ago. Many said they took the oath so they can vote in American elections. They included Juliette Darmon, who came from France but now lives in North Andover. 'I want to be part of the political process in this country,' she said. France and the United States have a history of seeking democratic goals going back to the American Revolution and through two world wars – liberte fraternite, egalite, after all. 'I think we've gotten away from that,' she said. Betsegaw Gillo's first act as a newly sworn-in U.S. citizen was going to be watching July 4th fireworks with friends and family. Gillo lives in Peabody. He immigrated 15 years ago from Ethiopia with his father. He was just 12 when he came to Massachusetts. 'I feel more American than I do Ethiopian,' Gillo said. Ledion Tafa lives in Worcester, having immigrated from Albania a little over five years ago. For him, taking the oath is the culmination of an adventure. 'I'm at home here,' he said. State Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, called the citizenship ceremony an antidote to current events. 'I can't imagine being anywhere else on the Fourth of July,' she said. Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport contractors will pay state over runway defects Lotes en North End considerados para viviendas y negocios White Lion Brewing of Springfield to open 'Pridelands on Mane Street,' a container bar Read the original article on MassLive.
Boston Globe
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Photos: July Fourth celebrations in Boston
LeAnn Rimes performs during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Memorial Shell in hatchshelljuly4 Erin Clark/Globe Staff Bell Biv DeVoe performs during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Andrea Dacosta, left, dances with her son Jeremias during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Confetti explodes out of the Hatch Shell stage after the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular on July Fourth. Heather Diehl/Boston Globe Members of the United States Armed Forces salute as they are honored during the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular. Heather Diehl/Boston Globe Members of the US Army watch the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular on July Fourth over the Charles River. Heather Diehl/Boston Globe Singer Leslie Odom Jr. performs at the Hatch Shell for the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular. Heather Diehl/Boston Globe Zoe Salah (11) tosses confetti into the air to celebrate the end of the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular show. Heather Diehl/Boston Globe TC Jones IV stands and is honored as a US Army Veteran during the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular. Heather Diehl/Boston Globe Families relax on blankets and in chairs while waiting for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to begin. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Members of the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums stand at attention during the opening ceremony during the 249th Independence Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza in Boston on July 4, 2025. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Lt. Colonel Lee Fife salutes for the Pledge of Allegiance before the reading of the the Declaration of Independence during the 249th Independence Day Celebration at the Old State House in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Crystal Lee helps Diane Myers with her tricorne hat while the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums prepare for the 249th Independence Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Gino Famiglietti, 5, of Andover, watches the parade with his family during the 249th Independence Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Members of the Wilmington Minutemen fire their muskets while marching in the 249th Independence Day Celebration parade in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Boston Mayor Michelle Wu steps onto the balcony to address the crowd during the 249th Independence Day Celebration at the Old State House in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Tuba player Kameron Clayton prepares to march in the parade with the Zarba Military Band during the 249th Independence Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff A member of the of the Wilmington Minutemen holds his musket during the 249th Independence Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Chicago Tribune
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Letters to the Editor: Republicans seem intent on hurting the most vulnerable
Members of Congress take the Pledge of Allegiance hundreds of times during their terms in office. It says that liberty and justice are for all. But Republican lawmakers in Washington don't believe the Pledge. Instead, they only want liberty and justice for some. Despite strong opposition, the threats to Medicaid have gotten worse. The budget bill passed by the House in May includes $800 billion in cuts over 10 years. The Senate's version released last week increases those cuts to $1 trillion. The results will be catastrophic. More than 10.3 million Medicaid beneficiaries will lose coverage. More than 4.5 million people with complex needs who live at home may be forced into costlier and lower-quality institutions. More than 4 million family caregivers may lose supports. More than 13,000 people in nursing homes will die. More than 338 rural hospitals will close. Republicans are determined to hurt people who don't deserve it. People like my disabled adult son David, who needs 24/7 support. He lives in a Medicaid-funded group home and attends a Medicaid-funded day activity center, both in Elgin. He's not a statistic. He's one human face of Medicaid. Why is the Republican Congress intent on dismantling safety net programs that David relies on? To give massive tax cuts to wealthy individuals and profitable corporations. So the richest people on the planet can own even more. But taking from David to give to Elon Musk isn't justice for all. In fact, it's not justice at all. Our Illinois senators reject this budget. But if it passes, Illinois will lose money and be forced to cut services. So, please call Republican senators from other states and protest. Their votes affect everyone in the U.S., not just their own constituents. Ask them to live up their Pledge of liberty and justice for all.
Los Angeles Times
27-06-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Mailbag: Urge Rep. Kim to vote ‘no' on taking basic health care away from people
Americans will live sicker and die sooner if Congress approves massive cuts to Medicaid, marketplace plans and private insurance. But it's not too late for Rep. Young Kim to stand up for her constituents, including the nearly 358,000 people in her district who rely on Medicaid. This week, I joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to deliver a clear message at Rep. Kim's Anaheim office: Vote 'no' on taking basic health care away from nearly 11 million people nationwide. Instead of working to lower costs, Congress is moving quickly to slash at least $793 billion over 10 years from Medicaid and raise the costs of premiums and services for millions of people. As a cancer survivor who relies on Medicaid for lifesaving care, I call on Rep. Kim to vote against these devastating cuts that make it more difficult and more expensive for people to get the care they need. Dolly LinFullerton When I was 18, spending the summer in Corona del Mar with friends from USC, my goal was simple: to be the darkest person on the beach. I don't know if I succeeded, but I tried. After two-plus months of surfing and laying in the sun almost every day — without sunblock — I was extremely tan. Back then, in 1967, no one ever suggested I didn't belong here. But if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had been rounding up thousands of people a day like they are now, I easily could have been mistaken for an undocumented immigrant. That possibility never crossed my mind back then but it certainly would today. Imagine living legally in the U.S. for 30 years — working, paying taxes, and raising a family — only to be detained or arrested at a car wash or Home Depot because of how you look. It's no wonder thousands of day laborers have gone into hiding. The fear of being wrongfully deported without due process isn't just stressful — it's paralyzing. When Donald Trump ran for office, he promised to deport the 'worst of the worst.' I naively assumed he meant convicted drug lords, killers, and rapists — not mothers and fathers trying to support their families. Yet, this is exactly what's happening. Because arrest and deportation numbers are lagging behind White House expectations, aides have convinced the president that a sweeping crackdown is necessary — even if it pushes the bounds of constitutionality. The last line of the Pledge of Allegiance reads, 'with liberty and justice for all.' I wish more Americans understood that living in fear, as millions are doing now, is not liberty. And being rounded up in an ICE raid, as so many are today, is not justice. Denny FreidenrichLaguna Beach I agree with Councilmember Twining that 'There is a clear need to turn down the rhetoric and restore civility during Huntington Beach Council meetings.' What has led to this incivility is the frustration that the City Council has taken a MAGA ideological position on most issues. These include anti-LGBTQ, anti-DEI and human rights, book banning and elimination of citizen committees. Since the citizen comments at council meetings require no response from the council, there is no exchange of points of view, nor any way to hold the council members accountable. In the past, my husband and I have volunteered on citizen committees. They offer opportunity for two-way exchanges. Despite the fact that more than half of H.B.'s population are not MAGA devotees, the City Council has chosen to simply not listen to the 'other side.' Their disdain for opposing opinions is evident in their voting. 'My way or the highway' is the council meeting undercurrent. In other words, community members from the left and center know they are speaking to deaf ears. If Twining and other council members want civil interchanges, then they need to stop their autocratic decision-making and actions and do what is best for all Huntington Beach residents, not just their MAGA constituents. Judith A. Lewis Retired Los Angeles County sheriff's captainHuntington Beach I am so disgusted. The mayor of Huntington Beach, Pat Burns, was caught on hot mic calling a constituent 'Another f—ing cow' during Tuesday's City Council meeting. Instead of being grateful to a courageous young woman for sharing her thoughts during public comments, he chose to disparage her. Burns also called other council members who were not on the side of the conservative council majority 'pieces of s**t' last year. My personal experience speaking to the council has not been quite this dramatic. When I have spoken, which is often, the mayor yawns, chats with others or stares at the ceiling. He leans far back in his chair to make it clear that he isn't listening. My input is unwanted. Burns rigidly supports an extreme MAGA agenda. He clearly doesn't care about the people of Huntington Beach. I call for the resignation of Pat Burns in his failure to represent all of us, to treat all constituents with respect and to behave professionally as he represents our beleaguered city. Goodbye, Pat Burns. Nora PedersenHuntington Beach
