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With session nearing end, Wu’s property tax shift bill on the move
STATE LAWMAKERS on Thursday advanced Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to temporarily shift more of the property tax burden onto commercial real estate as she aims to avert potentially staggering increases that could hit homeowners. The proposal cleared the Legislature’s Committee on Revenue a week after lawmakers raised questions...
9-year-old describes being robbed at gunpoint at Boston playground over iPhone
BOSTON — A 9-year-old Massachusetts boy says he thought he was going to get shot at a Boston playground over his iPhone. "I was terrified," the boy, who NewsCenter 5 has not identified, said. "I was thinking like, 'What if I die right here on the spot, right here?'"
Jah’Nyah Spencer explores her many creative sides
Matteo ValenteJah’Nyah Spencer is a local visual artist and a junior at Lesley University, where she studies illustration. She has lived in the city ever since she was in the sixth grade. Born in Los Angeles, Spencer and her family found themselves relocating to New York, then Lynn, then Boston, and then to Lynn once again. […] The post Jah’Nyah Spencer explores her many creative sides appeared first on Itemlive.
Local ‘26 DL Mac Fitzgerald commits to Boston College
Boston College has added their second commitment of the day, landing a commitment from Catholic Memorial (Mass.) ‘26 defensive lineman Mac Fitzgerald. He joins ‘26 OL Dean Ruksniatis, out of Williston Northampton (Mass.) to pledge during the BC BBQ recruiting event held on campus on Thursday. “BC has...
Embattled nursing home system asks judge to change receivership into monitoring
BOSTON — Attorneys for the company that owns three nursing care facilities placed into receivership last week over concerns that poor staffing would imperil the welfare of 300 residents asked a Superior Court judge to change the arrangement so that the state is only monitoring its operations. The Attorney...
The Green Stairs Get a New Life
Is it just me, or do these newly installed benches look familiar?. Last Friday, benches made of the former BSA Green Staircase were installed at the new courtyard at the 112 Southampton Shelter. JKhoory Design Studio redesigned the outdoor space to create a place for residents to focus on health and wellness by offering a place of refuge, which opened last November. Located in the Mass and Cass area of Boston, what was previously a contaminated MBTA site is now a functional area for shelter residents to exercise, play, meditate, and enjoy peacefully being outside. Support for physical and mental health is especially vital for those living in shelters, and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has been supporting the development of outdoor spaces such as this to be an alternative to the streets.
Need a CharlieCard? The MBTA’s ‘store’ is moving
The CharlieCard store is making some big moves — literally. The store — which, as of Monday, will be called the Charlie Service Center — is moving out of its temporary spot in the State Transportation Building in Downtown Crossing and into its own space, the MBTA said.
Police looking for 7 suspects after woman robbed in Roxbury
The woman suffered non-life threatening injuries when her purse with credit cards and cash was stolen, according to Boston police. Police are investigating after seven people allegedly approached a woman with a knife and stole her purse in Roxbury earlier this week. Boston police released images of the seven people,...
New study finds bacteria in a third of tattoo ink samples
BOSTON - If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.Tattooing uses needles to deposit ink directly into the skin, so it's important for all of the supplies to be sterile. In a new study, researchers tested 75 tattoo and permanent makeup ink samples, in sealed containers, and found that a third of them contained bacteria, including some harmful strains.The risk is low but it's real. According to the researchers, up to 6% of people experience an infection after being tattooed, and this study suggests there should be tighter regulations on tattoo ink.
Erika Jordan Departs BU Alumni Engagement Office to Return to California
She takes position at University of Southern California, her alma mater and near where she grew up. Erika Jordan, who served for three years as Boston University’s vice president for alumni engagement and led a strategic expansion of alumni relations efforts worldwide, is leaving BU for California, her home state. Jordan was hired as associate senior vice president of alumni relations at University of Southern California, her alma mater and previous employer. She will start on August 6.
Family mourns man shot and killed by moped driver in Boston, no arrests made
BOSTON - The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down near the Forest Hills MBTA stop by a shooter police say was on a moped. "I lost a friend, I lost a brother, a really good guy," said Francis Gonzalez of his 35-year-old friend Andy Baez Manan also known as Jusepy. On Thursday, family and friends gathered at a funeral home in Dorchester wearing a T-shirt that memorializes him and the number he wore on his softball team. They say they're still trying to understand what happened the night of...
Emerson Empowers Young Female Leaders with Women2Women Conference
To say attending the Women2Women conference in 2022 in Bahrain was a transformational experience would be an understatement, said Israela Brill-Cass. “Since then, I’ve connected with hundreds of young women from around the world at the W2W conference,” said Brill-Cass, a senior affiliated faculty member in Communication Studies. “They are exceptional, outgoing, and eager to make a difference in the world.”
Transplanted Truck Sets Up Shop In Boston Selling House Plants For Charity
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It's like a food truck... except it's full to the brim with house plants. "We call it the roaming green house," Denise Goodman, founder of Boston Cityscapes Plant Care Inc, told WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel. Cityscapes, a company that does greenery for local offices and...
Tragedy Disrupts MBTA Red Line Service in Boston as Individual Fatally Struck by Train
Chaos ensued on the MBTA Red Line at Boston's South Station last night, after an individual was struck and killed by an oncoming train, causing substantial delays and service interruptions. The incident, which occurred during the peak of rush hour, resulted in the deployment of shuttle buses to ferry passengers between the Alewife and JFK/UMass stops, disrupting the commutes of many.
Revere Left Starstruck After Visit by ‘Shameless’ Star
As the residents of Revere were celebrating July 4th festivities, many were left starstruck with an impromptu visit by actor Ethan Cutkosky. Cutkosky is best known for his role as Carl Gallagher in the hit Showtime series “Shameless.” “Shameless,” which ran for 10 seasons, depicts the life of a dysfunctional family living in Chicago and also starred William H. Macy and Emma Rossum.
Madison resident named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List
MADISON — Carmine J. Toto was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Carmine Toto’s high school days at Madison High School they blended academic rigor, athletic achievements, and community involvement. From the moment...
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