Marthas Vineyard

PHOTOS: 4 Gorgeous Spots Along The East Coast

Oyster | Posted 05.28.2012

Oyster

Some of our favorite U.S. hotels on the East Coast have re-opened their doors for the summer season.

Brief Encounter With Mike Wallace, the Vineyard's Famous Renter

Bernard Starr | Posted 04.10.2012

Bernard Starr

Mike Wallace was best known as the hard-hitting investigative journalist on 60 Minutes. But there was another side to him. He helped untold numbers of people suffering from depression when he went public about his own battles with the disorder.

Invest in Food, Invest in Kids

Noli Taylor | Posted 03.28.2012

Noli Taylor

These changes help our kids see that we aren't just telling them to eat better -- we as a community are willing to invest in the food they are served at school to help them grow up as healthy, smart, and strong as they can.

My Mother: "God Damn It James, I Raised You Better Than That!"

Jim Luce | Posted 02.10.2012

Jim Luce

My mother's words still ring out in my head, year after year. It was Thanksgiving 1998, Boston. I was continuing to complain about how traumatized I...

PHOTOS: Obamas Depart Martha's Vineyard In Style

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 10.27.2011

They swam, they biked, they dined on take-out and then they were gone. The Obama family departed Martha's Vineyard in the dark on Friday night, boa...

POTUS From Vacation Compound: 'We Have To Be Prepared For The Worst.'

Posted 10.26.2011

Speaking from Blue Heron Farm, where his family has been vacationing this week, President Obama took a break from taking a break to deliver an address...

In Martha's Vineyard, Obama Hits The Links

Posted 10.25.2011

UPDATE, 2:16 p.m.: The Obamas have left Blue Heron Farm and are headed for the beach. With what White House spokesman Josh Earnest called "cable ch...

POTUS Plays Golf As Obamas Vacation Continues

Posted 10.24.2011

UPDATE, 1:39 pm: President Obama spent the morning decidedly not on vacation, with briefings on Hurricane Irene, which could eventually impact Martha'...

First Responders in D.C., New York, Encounter Quake's Grim Aftermath

Tony Phillips | Posted 10.24.2011

Tony Phillips

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Addressing a throng of reporters with nothing to report since the entire North American populace lost interest in the story of an a...

The Dirty Truth of Summer: Why I Don't Want to Go Back to Washington

Olivia Morgan | Posted 10.22.2011

Olivia Morgan

I don't want to go back to Washington because of the inescapable feeling there that everyone is too busy posturing to consider getting their hands dirty accomplishing anything.

PHOTOS: The Obamas Opt For Takeout

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 10.21.2011

Finally, the FLOTUS is out! On Sunday night, Michelle Obama stepped out with the President to pick up dinner on the third night of their Martha's V...

PHOTOS: And He's Off!

Posted 10.18.2011

President Obama left for his 11 day vacation on Martha's Vineyard Thursday afternoon along with his trusty sidekick, Bo (just like last year!). Luc...

PHOTOS: Presidents' Most Embarrassing Vacation Photos

Posted 10.18.2011

It's that time of year again. President Obama heads to Martha's Vineyard on Thursday for his annual summer vacation with his family. As he does so...

Obama Faces Perils Of The Presidential Getaway

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 10.17.2011

WASHINGTON — Is there ever really a good time for the president to go on vacation? President Barack Obama's summer getaway to Martha's Vineyard ...

Vacation, All They've Ever Wanted

AP | Posted 10.10.2011

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will vacation with his family in Martha's Vineyard at the end of this month as he's done in years past, the White...

Fire Strikes Obama Vacation House

Martha's Vineyard, MA Patch | Posted 10.09.2011

At approximately 3:31 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, members of the Chilmark Police Department, Chilmark Fire Department, Tri-Town Ambulance and West Tisbur...

The Island of Martha's Vineyard

Arielle Hixson | Posted 10.04.2011

Arielle Hixson

To the general public Martha's Vineyard is known as a small island off of Cape Cod recognized for its beautiful beaches and cute towns. Yet behind the scenes, Martha's Vineyard is also distinguished as a vacation spot where African-Americans on the East Coast often frequent.

Martha's Vineyard And More: Our Guide To Cape Cod Family Vacations

The Huffington Post | Arielle Hixson | Posted 10.03.2011

Family vacations in Cape Cod can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've ...

The Faithful Shopper: The Heavenly Hamptons

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 08.30.2011

Faith Hope Consolo

With the Independence Day weekend just ahead, I'm headed for the beach! The Hamptons beckon, with a slew of new seasonal stores in the main shopping districts.

Royal Pains/Necessary Roughness: Bright Summer Viewing

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 08.28.2011

Jackie K. Cooper

Each episode of Royal Pains is a joy to watch. The scripts are well written, the scenery is lush, and the actors are all believable and enjoyable in their roles.

Finding Neighbors

Alicia Anstead | Posted 05.25.2011

Alicia Anstead

"Neighbors" has given rise to countless confusing discussions about race and about art. The play isn't necessarily great art, but it does tap into something raw.

Congratulations, America. You Passed Wind.

Ben Carmichael | Posted 05.25.2011

Ben Carmichael

For some, it was with a sense of relief that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar passed Cape Wind. For others, it was the latest in a drama that has lasted nearly a decade. Either way, this is a story that blows.

Five Places to Prolong Summer

Melissa Biggs Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

Melissa Biggs Bradley

There are certain American towns that capture the essence of simple pleasures on the water and a slower summertime pace. My favorites all have shingle...

Books Keep The Obamas Busy On Vacation

New York Times | JACKIE CALMES | Posted 05.25.2011

The president and his daughters have books to keep them company; they bought two bags' worth at a bookstore here over the sunny weekend....

Astoria Characters: The Artistic Acupuncturist

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Ruhling

Kenny Lockwood is a painter, sculptor, musician, composer, actor, writer, poet, performer, acupuncturist and probably a dozen other things