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Adrian Beltré gets trolled by Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz at MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony
MLB legend Adrian Beltré got clowned by a former teammate during his MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday. Fox MLB analyst and Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz poked fun at one of Beltre's pet peeves during his special day in Cooperstown, New York. The former third...
Erica Johnson to Boston University School of Theology
Erica Johnson is appointed adjunct instructor of organ for the Master of Sacred Music program of Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Massachusetts. A church musician and performer, she has taught at Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, since 2019. She previously taught at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Salem College, both in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio; and she designed and taught the graduate course in organ literature at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, for two years during her doctoral studies. As a church musician, she has served congregations of various denominations and worship styles.
Purple Heart Day Includes A Day At The Underwood Pool For Serving Military
Belmont will be holding a National Purple Heart Day Observation Ceremony at Belmont Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Concord Avenue and Underwood Street on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be co-sponsored by the Belmont Veterans Memorial Committee and VFW Post 1272. In assocation with...
Ottoson Middle School appoints new principal
Ottoson Middle School has announced that Rochelle Rubino is its new principal, having started her position earlier this month. Rubino previously served as the school's assistant principal from 2018 to 2022. She was offered her current position by the district's superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Homan. Right before accepting this role with...
Belmont High Student Travels to D.C. for Capitol Hill Ocean Week
When Mariana Xerez saw the Disney movie “Mulan” at age 5, she fell in love with the ocean. Years later, as a fifth grader, she learned about the increasing amount of plastic pollution in the ocean through David Attenborough’s BBC documentary “The Blue Planet.”. That was...
Larry Bird knew he was ‘struggling’ after winning two MVP awards: “I don’t have the skills that a lot of other players do”
Despite entering the 1985-86 campaign as the two-time reigning MVP, Larry Bird didn't shy away from acknowledging his scoring and shooting slump.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Kristin Chenoweth Stuns in Tiny Tank Top, Reese Witherspoon Reacts
Broadway and Hollywood star Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, The West Wing) stars in the new musical, The Queen of Versailles, which is based on the true story of Jackie Siegel, wife of Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel, who built a 90,000 sq. ft. mansion in Florida which they called Versailles as it was modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) plays Jackie’s billionaire husband.
Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade
Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade. Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks was at a doctor’s appointment in downtown Boston one October Friday when his boss called. Mattocks was supposed to be off, but his supervisor at the drain company said he needed him to finish a job in the city.
Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL
The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.
Mass. General back to full operations after Microsoft outage
BOSTON (WHDH) - Mass. General Hospital is returning to its normal operations after it was forced to cancel non-emergency procedures due to a Microsoft outage that impacted institutions across the country. A spokesman for the Boston hospital says it is now fully operations and open to patients. Officials are going...
Archeologists find musket balls fired during one of Revolutionary War’s 1st battles
CONCORD, Mass. — Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War.
CityLine: A Conversation with Dr. Bisola Ojikutu
NEEDHAM, Mass. — This week on CityLine we focus on the health of the City of Boston, and the work being done to make a healthier Boston. Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Boston’s Commissioner of Public Health, joins us to talk about new investments in health equity following last year’s stunning Mortality and Life Expectancy report, revealing stark health disparities in Boston’s neighborhoods.
CityLine: The city's effort to improve maternal mortality rates
NEEDHAM, Mass. — A Conversation with Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Boston's commissioner of public health continues with a discussion of city’s ongoing work to prevent gun violence and how maternal health is being prioritized. Emily Maher brings us the story of a food delivery program for postpartum parents.
CityLine: The public heath dangers with our changing climate
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of Boston Public Health Commission shares guidance in the midst of the latest uptick in COVID cases. Frequent heat waves and heat emergencies are impacting the health of the city’s most vulnerable residents, Dr. Ojikutu explains why environmental issues are a public health concern.
Six displaced by Hyde Park house fire
The Boston Fire Department reports six people were displaced by a fire at 14 Ellis St. in Hyde Park called in shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Saturday. The fire, which raced through the second floor and attic, caused no injuries, the department reports.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
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