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Celtics might have quietly made the best signing of the free agency period
It's incredible how Brad Stevens has become a master at managing these contracts and more importantly — getting players to re-sign. There are countless deals left and right retaining their core and then some. However, signing Xaver Tillman may quietly be the best signing of the free agency period.
Living expenses at Northeastern are creeping up each year. Some students say they aren’t getting the bang for their buck.
With semesterly housing rates approaching $10,000 per semester, Northeastern dorms are more than 25% pricier than they were 20 years ago, when accounting for inflation. Off-campus housing isn’t much cheaper — a recent report ranked Northeastern the eighth most expensive college to live off-campus in the United States, just behind Harvard (ranked seventh) and Boston University (ranked sixth). The report found that students living off campus at Northeastern can expect to pay around $3,400 a month.
Daytime Shooting in Charlestown, Boston Leaves One Injured; Police Seek Suspects Amid Community Concern
A daytime shooting in Charlestown has left one individual wounded amid an outbreak of gunfire near the intersection of Walford Way and O'Brien Court yesterday, according to the Boston police reports. The shooting, which occurred just before 4 p.m., resulted in one male victim being struck by a bullet, although the injuries were deemed non-life-threatening; at present, no suspects have been apprehended in relation to the event.
A late-night Taco Bell Cantina is opening Boston with a few changes
New changes are being made to the new late-night Taco Bell, opening under the Taco Bell Cantina franchise. The new location on Boylston Street in Fenway-Kenmore, located near Berklee College of Music, compared to other Taco Bell Cantina’s will include changes in third-party deliveries, store hours and liquor licenses, according to Boston.com.
The legendary Lilly Brothers on this Week's Pickin
On this week's Pickin, we have an extended feature on the famed Lilly Brothers. Everett and Bea Lilly moved from West Virginia to Boston just as the Folk Boom of the 1960s was exploding. They became the house band at the famed Hillbilly Ranch venue and would introduce traditional Bluegrass music to scores of New Englanders. They are credited with heavily influencing the careers of Joe Val, Peter Rowan, and Bill Keith. In 2002, the were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame with long-time sideman Don Stover. It doesn't get much more traditional than the Lilly Brothers! Tune in Sunday night at 7 on WHRV.
USS Constitution marks Independence Day with 21-gun salute
BOSTON — The USS Constitution held its annual Fourth of July cruise in Boston harbor, capping off the sailing with a 21-gun salute atop the U.S. Navy's oldest commissioned ship. The guns sounded off around 11:30 a.m. on Independence Day. Onlookers filled the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island and Charlestown...
Giant lobster rolls at Boston sub shop sell for $11 for limited time
BOSTON - It's wicked fresh – and brace yourself – a Boston sub shop sold their gigantic $99 lobster rolls for just $11 for a limited time Wednesday morning."It's insane to get that big lobster roll for $11. So we had to get it, we had to get it," exclaimed one patron.$11 for the "U.S.S. Lobstitution"Another bystander's jaw dropped at a sheer glance of the so-called "U.S.S. Lobstitution.""I cannot believe the size of that. That's amazing… is that REAL," the man questioned.Oh, it's real, and some people waited outside of Pauli's North End bright and early for a chance to...
Brockton Police Dismantle Major Fentanyl Operation, 60-Year-Old Suspect Charged
In a focused bust that rattled a quiet Brockton neighborhood, law enforcement officers put a stop to a menacing fentanyl distribution operation. Brockton Police Detectives, with aid from the patrol division and State Police, raided a home at 433 West Elm Street. Inside, they made a crucial arrest and seized an assortment of illegal items, as reported by the Brockton Police Department.
NIH research program visits RI on journey to recruit 1 million participants. How to join
PROVIDENCE – Chum Prom, a Cambodian immigrant who has lived in Rhode Island since 1996, didn’t even wince when nurse Angela Richard slid a needle into her right arm. A mother of eight, Prom has likely had her fair share of encounters with needles. But this is the first time she is getting blood drawn for a DNA test.
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...
Pawtucket's Slater Park Carousel celebrates over 100 years of history
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Proudly placed right off the road in Pawtucket, is a sign that signals the Slater Park Carousel. “It’s one of a kind. It’s special, it’s special to everybody," said one resident. For more than 100 years, the 52-piece prized possession has been...
Quincy activists petition to roll back mayor's huge pay raise
A few dozen Quincy citizens are devoting their holiday weekend to gathering signatures on a petition to roll back the raises City Council approved last month for councilors and Mayor Thomas Koch. In June, the council approved ordinances giving each councilor a raise from $30,000 to $44,500 and boosting the...
Boston Red Sox Right-Hander Puts Together Historic Start in July 4 History
The Boston Red Sox needed extra-innings but they swept the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon. Before the game went to extras though, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta joined some fun July 4 history with a no-hit bid.
'Smiling, furry men.' Bear Week in Provincetown brings huge wave of vacationers
Provincetown is preparing to welcome an invasion for Bear Week, running from July 13-20. “Bear Week in Provincetown remains the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ bears in the world. On July 13, tens of thousands of smiling, furry men will roll their luggage down Commercial Street to fill our guesthouses, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs for one of Ptown’s most sought-after vacation experiences,” emailed Trevor Pittinger executive director of the Provincetown Business Guild. ...
Weekend To Do List: Celebrating July 4th all weekend and a farmers market
BOSTON - July 4th may be Thursday but the celebrations continue throughout the holiday weekend in Massachusetts! Plus the town of Marlboro is holding a farmers market on Saturday.Quincy Patriotic CelebrationHead to Hancock-Adams Common in Quincy on Saturday to enjoy live performances from singers, songwriters and Broadway's best. Plus, watch stilt walkers and fifes and drums to mark the holiday. Don't miss it from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.When: Saturday, July 6Where: Hancock-Adams Common, QuincyCost: FreeClick here for more informationFranklin July 4th CarnivalFranklin is home this weekend to a July 4th carnival sure to put a smile on your little...
Fall River Eats: Bruins Captain Brad Marchand visits Evelyn's Drive-In with his family
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and...
Firefighter deaths fell slightly in 2023, but remain high: NFPA
Quincy, MA — Eighty-nine firefighters died while on duty or within 24 hours of duty last year, according to the National Fire Protection Association’s annual report. The total marks an 8.2% decrease from the 97 firefighter fatalities recorded in 2022, but is the second highest since 2013, when 98 on-duty deaths were recorded. (Prior to 2022, NFPA didn’t record deaths that occurred within 24 hours of duty unless victims expressed a specific physical complaint while on the job.)
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