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Celtics score big with two new standouts
Banner Sports Sponsored by the Patriots Foundation. While the Boston Celtics bask in the glow of NBA Championship number 18, the National Basketball Association Draft ushered in a new generation of players on June 26 at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York. For the second year in a row,...
Don Orsillo takes shot at Red Sox during Padres series in regard to Boston departure
Former NESN broadcaster Don Orsillo returned to Fenway Park for the second time since his departure from the network in 2015. The former Boston Red Sox play-by-play announcer, who called games alongside the late, great Jerry Remy, reported an outpouring of love from fans in his former city. He worked in Boston for the first time as an opposing broadcaster during the San Diego Padres series from June 28-30.
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
IronPigs there for each other through celebrations and conversations
Aramis Garcia found IronPigs teammate Weston Wilson in the clubhouse moments after Sunday’s series finale in Durham against the Bulls. It was no coincidence that the Lehigh Valley player in the most prolonged slump approached the team’s hottest hitter. It was only seven weeks earlier when Wilson’s batting average was nowhere near the Mendoza Line. His slugging percentage was all of .248 as ...
Animal rescue group looks to provide critical surgery for wounded 1-year-old dog
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is working to provide critical surgery for a torn knee ligament to Ace, a one-year-old dog. According to a statement from the ARL, Ace has been in their care for “several months,” suffering from a torn ACL, leaving him “unable to run and play in a pain-free manner.” The statement says that while the ARL “offers the highest standards of care for every animal that comes through the organization’s doors,” but Ace’s operation and post-operative care will be “an expensive endeavor.” The estimated cost of care is over $10,000, with the ARL seeking financial support from the public to improve Ace’s quality of life.
Jake DeBrusk posts heartfelt message to Boston fans after leaving Bruins
Jake DeBrusk has a new home in Vancouver, but the former Bruins forward has one more message for Boston fans before beginning his new career with the Canucks. DeBrusk signed a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Canucks on Monday -- the first day of NHL free agency. The move...
In the news: Darnell Dunn
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced Darnell Dunn as its new director of business recruitment. Dunn will be responsible for spearheading initiatives aimed at attracting new businesses to the Worcester region while also fostering the growth and expansion of existing businesses. Before his position at the Chamber, Darnell...
Meidroth loving Worcester and WooSox
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Red Sox infielder Chase Meidroth is in the top five in the International League in on-base percentage and top 10 in batting average as of Wednesday. His goal, though, is to make it one more rung up the ladder — to Boston and the Red Sox.
Joe Coffey’s One Man Play Bulger Boys Gets to the Heart of Whitey Bulger
In his one-man solo play Bulger Boys, Joe Coffey seeks to understand the personal motivations of one of Boston’s most famous sons: crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, who lead Boston’s Winter Hill Gang in the 1970s and ’80s. Coffey wrote and stars in Bulger Boys....
Nick Yorke’s two-homer game leads WooSox to third straight win
WORCESTER, MA –– Nick Sogard, Nick Yorke, and Bobby Dalbec combined to go 10-for-17 with three home runs and 12 RBIs as the Worcester Red Sox (5-2)/(40-42) won 16-4 over the Syracuse Mets (4-4)/(50-32) on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium in the second game of the WooSox and Mets home and home series.
Karen Read Was Spotted Cozying up to Her Attorney Alan Jackson — Who Is Extremely Married
The jury in the Karen Read trial was unable to come to a unanimous decision regarding the highly publicized case, which ended in a mistrial on July 1, 2024. Read was accused of murdering her boyfriend John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer and beloved member of his community. The defense argued that Read was being framed by local police, some members of whom could not conceal their dislike for the 44-year-old financial analyst from Mansfield, Mass. While the jury was deliberating, Read's attorney demonstrated a commitment to his client that was admirable. At one point he argued with Judge Beverly...
Fajitas & ‘Ritas to close: ‘Let’s make these final days unforgettable’
The restaurant owner said the building landlord did not renew their lease, which is why they are closing mid-July. Fajitas & ‘Ritas, a Tex-Mex restaurant that had been a go-to spot for margarita pitchers downtown for three decades, is closing, according to a Facebook post. The last day of...
Brad Stevens Addresses Xavier Tillman Sr.'s Free Agency Decision
Xavier Tillman Sr. stepped up in the NBA Finals, he will be ready to do so in Kristaps Porzingis' absence to start next season, and his new deal could pave the way for him to later fill a larger role for the Boston Celtics.
Massachusetts authorities issue warning after multiple homemade explosives found
(WJAR) — Worcester authorities issued a public warning after multiple homemade explosive devices were found in the city. The Worcester District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that the public should be on the lookout and alert officials if they see unattended coolers or other suspicious items. According to...
Officials Investigating Southwest Flight That Departed From Closed Runway
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating an incident involving a Southwest flight that took off from a temporarily closed runway last week. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 25 at Portland International Jetport (KPWM), when a Southwest Boeing 737 took...
Woman Charged After Brandishing Pink Firearm During Dine-and-Dash Incident in Boston's Chinatown
Chaos unfolded inside a Chinatown restaurant on the night of June 29th when a dine-and-dash attempt turned violent. According to Boston Police Department, officers were called to a Washington St. establishment at around 10:15 PM following reports of larceny in progress. Staff members tried to unsuccessfully stop a male suspect who failed to pay for his meal and left the premises shortly before the arrival of the police.
UMass Chan BRIDGE Fund commits $2M in six faculty projects
BRIDGE Innovation and Business Development at UMass Chan Medical School has committed nearly $2 million in funding this year for six UMass Chan Medical School investigator-led research projects that hold promise for translation to clinical application and commercialization. Awardees were selected by internal stakeholders and the external advisory board based...
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