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MBTA Okays Updated Plans for Apartments Near Riverside Station
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) board approved a new proposal for a large development project near the Riverside station in Newton, MA, the Boston Herald reported. The approval pushes forward construction of hundreds of new transit-accessible housing units. “After a lot of discussion, a lot of work on both...
Women’s Soccer Travels To Vermont For Road Opener On Sunday
BOSTON – For its first road contest of the 2024 campaign, the Boston University women's soccer program treks to Vermont on Sunday (Aug. 25). Opening kick from Virtue Field is set for 1 p.m. BU (0-2-1) will play the first of its four non-conference road matches. Vermont (1-0-1) is...
Alternative Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Identifies More People Who Would Benefit
Alternative lung cancer screening criteria identifies people who would benefit significantly from screening, but are excluded by current criteria, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. “We found these high-benefit groups include those who smoked for a long duration, but at a lower intensity, those with heavy smoking...
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
Women's Soccer Set To Open 2024 Campaign Against Marshall
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The 2024 Harvard women's soccer season is nearly here, as the Crimson is set to open its campaign this coming Monday (Aug. 26) against Marshall under the lights at Jordan Field. The team is coming off an impressive 2023 season in which the program set a new standard, winning 13 games - the most since the 1999 season - and winning the inaugural Ivy League Tournament Championship to secure its third-consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. Now, The Branca Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Soccer, and his group have retooled and refocused heading into the new campaign.
Security increased at Boston festivals after shooting in Roxbury
BOSTON - Summer in Boston has as many festivals as accents. It's a celebration of heritage and food. At times, the draw of the crowd can overshadow these joyous moments leaving an opportunity for mischief and violence. It's a reality that has played out in recent weeks. "Unfortunately, there are bad elements that show up at these things and take advantage of situations. I wish they wouldn't," said Jack Connolly, a festivalgoer at Saint Anthony's Feast in the North End. "This is well lit. I'm seeing a lot of police presence. We are very supportive of our law enforcement community."Increased...
Pelicans Waive Former Celtics Sharpshooter
The Boston Celtics have one open roster spot left. It could go toward Oshae Brissett rejoining the reigning champions. That would make him the 16th of the 17 players from last season's title team to return for the upcoming campaign.
Surveillance footage shows armed robber confronting Chelsea convenience store clerk
The search is on for a thief who robbed a Chelsea convenience store clerk at gunpoint Friday afternoon. This was pretty frightening for the clerk at Family Food Mart on Revere Beach Parkway. Around 4:45 p.m. a man walked into the store armed with a gun. The interaction can be...
4th annual Wild Women of Westford at the Westford Museum next week
WESTFORD — The following release was submitted by the Westford Museum and Historical Society. Through history Westford women have been legendary and Westford Historical Society is sharing lives of legendary Westford women paired with wine and appetizers for an evening full of history, discovery and diversity. Join us for...
Weber going to Bat for Those Disappointed and Frustrated with Forest Hills Cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery has drawn criticism from residents over the last several years due to the discontinuation of beloved events, changed policies, removal of trees, lack of communication, and more, but for those yearning for an explanation, there might be one on the horizon. Ben Weber, District 6 City Councilor, who had residents reach out to his office about these issues, told the Jamaica Plain Gazette he had contacted cemetery leadership. Specifically, Weber, who called Forest Hills Cemetery one of Boston’s jewels, noted that the cemetery’s leadership has offered to take him and his office on a tour.
Bow Market’s all-day Circus Extravaganza bounces from one kind of delight to another
Bow Market’s all-day Circus Extravaganza bounces from one kind of delight to another. Get ready – the circus is coming to town. Bow Market’s Circus Extravaganza will take over the Union Square centerpiece all day Saturday. And what is a circus without a sideshow? It was with that question in mind that burlesque artist Shari Caplan and comedian Kaitlin Buckley teamed up to present Circus Luminous, an after-hours variety show to captivate the adults after a day of all-ages fun. Yes, the event will feature comedy from Buckley as well as Boston Comedy Festival finalist Maria Palombi, but it will also feature burlesque, drag, music and poetry. It might seem like a stretch for those more accustomed to a traditional comedy show, but Buckley welcomes the challenge of bringing in those audience members skeptical of the format (more on this in “Circus Luminous Aims to Marry the Silly and the Sultry,” Aug. 22). After all, these art forms “grew up together” in the vaudeville era, so it feels fitting they’ll appear alongside one another again to “surprise, delight and entertain” folks on Bow Market’s second level.
Tuesday, August 27: Fun and Games
NEEDHAM, Mass. — As temperatures drop, you may be hunting for indoor activities. Pac-Man and pinball enthusiasts, rejoice! In Norwood, a retro video game enthusiast has built his dream business,Hometown Arcade. A local couple serves up board games alongside the comfort fare at The Castle in Beverly. Backyard cornhole has given way to competitive leagues all over New England, and one local business is churning out custom boards. Finally, if you’re up for an outdoor activity, Ted Reinstein takes the “Mobsters and Lobsters” tour, highlighting Boston’s seamier past.
Men's Lacrosse Lands at No. 17 in Inside Lacrosse Way-Ahead Rankings
BALTIMORE, Md. - Harvard men's lacrosse was once again Nationally recognized in an early ranking poll this week, landing on the Inside Lacrosse "Way-Ahead" rankings at the No. 17 spot. This is the second time the Crimson have landed on an early ranking poll this Summer, as the group was featured in the USA Lacrosse poll just last week at the No. 18 spot. Harvard is already looking forward to getting back on the field for its 2025 campaign that is set to begin in mid-February.
Run Into Fall With The Becca Pizzi 5K On Sunday, Aug. 25
Photo: Belmont’s Becca Pizzi with former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chára with their medals after finishing the 127th B.A.A. Marathon (credit: Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) Run into the Fall by stretching your legs out with a brisk “5” with Belmont’s Marathon hero Becca Pizzi this Sunday by joining her in the Becca Pizzi 5K Race this Sunday, Aug. 25.
Boston shop specializes in unique, trendy baseball caps
BOSTON — In Boston’s South End, the co-owners ofCrown Legends are turning the hottest trends into exclusive designs. Childhood friends Manny Gonzalez and Al Objio opened their boutique hat shop in 2022, after realizing Boston was missing out. The owners saw that pent-up demand the day they opened their shop.
Arlington Celebrates 50 Years of Progress with Community Development Block Grant Program
The City of Arlington gathered on Tuesday to honor a half-century of strides and support provided to its communities via the Community Development Block Grant Program. The federal CDBG initiative, since its inception in 1974 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has facilitated local non-profits in delivering resources such as affordable childcare, food pantries, and secure senior housing, essential for crafting sustainable communities.
Boston teen arrested for possessing large capacity firearm during traffic stop
BOSTON — A 17-year-old male was arrested early Friday morning on firearm charges after Boston police officers stopped a vehicle with excessive window tint and an invalid inspection sticker. At approximately 1:02 a.m., officers from District B-2 in Roxbury followed the vehicle as it pulled over at the corner...
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