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Somerville Was Ranked # 11 In Fortune Well's 50 Best Cities For Families
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Somerville has been named one of the best places to live for families in the United States. Somerville came in at number 11 in a ranking by Fortune. The magazine noted the city is close to Boston while also have its own unique atmosphere.
Two vehicle crash reported on Bearse’s Way in Hyannis
HYANNIS – Friday afternoon about 3:15 PM, there was a two-vehicle crash on Bearses Way at the rear entrance to the Olive Garden Restaurant in Hyannis. There were no injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN. Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by...
Car Crashes Into Oak Bluffs Home
A person was taken into police custody early Friday morning after a car ran into a home on Samoset avenue in Oak Bluffs. Firefighters responded to the corner of Kennebec avenue and Samoset avenue at 12:44 a.m. for a report of a Dodge Charger hitting a house, Oak Bluffs deputy fire Chief Stephen Foster said. There was no one in the home at the time.
Volunteers pull 355 basketfuls of invasive water chestnut from Ice House Pond
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? More like chestnuts choking out the wildlife. Invasive water chestnuts, that is. That is why a group of volunteers met at Ice House Pond on Saturday July 20, to try to control this vigorously spreading, invasive, aquatic plant. According to Massachusetts Department of Conservation...
Clancy murder case: Trial date soon? Here's the latest on mom accused of killing 3 kids
BROCKTON − The case against Lindsay Clancy is moving closer to a trial date. Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children at the Duxbury home she shared with her husband, Patrick, on Jan. 24, 2023. A brief status update on the case was held in Brockton...
Power Restored After Late Night West Tisbury Crash
A Chelmsford woman allegedly crashed a SUV into a utility pole by the State Road gas station in West Tisbury early Friday morning, knocking out power for nearby homes for a brief period. Isabelle Cole, 23, was driving the Toyota RAV4 that struck the pole around 1 a.m., according West...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
New England coast to be smacked by whipping winds, gnarly waves as storm approaches region
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on an area of low pressure off the East Coast of the U.S. that’s expected to approach New England as we close out the weekend, bringing the risk of strong winds, rough surf and precipitation that could ruin beach plans across the region.
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
Berkshire region real estate sales
19 Grandview: Walter M Asdikian Jr T and Karen J. Landry of Adams to Sara L. Feth, $312,000 on 07/12/2024. 37-39 Grove Street: Francis S Szpak T and Berkshre Bank Tr of Adams to D&d Re Ventures LLC, $130,000 on 07/09/2024. 53 Spring Street: Adams Town Of of Adams to...
Wildfire smoke could be visible in Massachusetts during weekend
BOSTON - It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.If you were outdoors Thursday night, you likely noticed a big change in the feel of the air. Humidity levels dropped big time yesterday and the airmass overhead will remain quite dry and comfy right through this weekend.Wildfire smoke could be visibleFriday will be a sparkling day with nearly wall to wall sunshine. However, you may notice a bit of a hue or touch of haze in the air in some locations. This is our...
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Sixers exec says team will be looking ‘to take the title away’ from Celtics in 2024-25
"They're the target, but we don't feel like we give up anything to them." The Celtics might be perched atop the NBA after capturing their sought-after 18th championship last month, but Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey doesn’t believe the gap is that wide between his team and the reigning champions.
YouTube Gold: Bill Walton’s Boston Highlights
By the time Bill Walton got to the Boston Celtics in 1985, he was widely considered washed up. He had a long list of injuries and almost no one thought that he could get back to any resemblance of his former brilliance. Even the Celtics medical team rejected Walton. But...
BPD adds 20 more mopeds to its tally of confiscated vehicles
The seizure comes as part of a weekslong moped crackdown. Officers seized 20 mopeds in the Back Bay and South End on Thursday, in response to ongoing community concerns about “reckless” driving, police say. Officers were conducting traffic enforcement this week of off highway vehicles — including unlicensed...
Influential rock band drops first new song with original lineup in 34 years
One of the most influential and iconic alternative rock bands of the late 1980s and early ’90s has put out a new track with its original lineup for the first time in 34 years. Jane’s Addiction released “Imminent Redemption” on Wednesday, July 24 with its original lineup featuring Perry...
Legislature warming to Boston's push for higher fines
Boston property owners, landlords and businesses that violate the city's sanitary code could face significantly higher fees under a home rule petition that gained House approval this week and may be on the move in the Senate. City Councilor Liz Breadon, who co-filed the initial proposal that made its way...
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