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Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker announces retirement
“Basketball will forever be a part of my life so this isn’t goodbye. I’m excited for what’s next.”. Former All-Star guard Kemba Walker — who won a national championship at UConn and played two seasons with the Celtics — announced his retirement on Tuesday afternoon.
15-year-old junior firefighter saves woman from choking at restaurant
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WHDH) – A newly-trained junior firefighter in Massachusetts put his skills to the test and saved a woman’s life. The 15-year-old jumped into action when he noticed a woman choking on her food. The rescue happened Sunday at a restaurant near Boston. Ben Courville’s mother...
Red Sox Top Prospects Climb Ladder In Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings
The development of baseball’s top prospects are always increasingly important. They represent the future of all 30 MLB organizations and help fans dream of what could become. For the Boston Red Sox, three youngsters came into 2024 inside MLB Pipeline’s top-50 prospects. Since then, all three have produced at impressive levels. And in the latest rankings by MLB, that’s paid off. Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel all climbed the ladder in the latest MLB Pipeline rankings released yesterday.
What's contributing to Boston's drastic homicide decline in 2024?
BOSTON — Murder rates have been dropping in Boston for the past several years, but the drastic decline in homicides in 2024 has people wondering if this trend has taken a lasting turn. 5 Investigates reached out to Northeastern University Assistant Professor Jacob Stowell for perspective. "It is shocking,"...
Dorchester man took photos up 11-year-old girl’s skirt at bus stop, DA says
A Dorchester man appeared in a Boston courthouse on Monday after he was charged in connection with taking an “upskirt” photo of an 11-year-old girl in June, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced. Agustin Jaramillo, 28, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person...
Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech on slavery and the Declaration of Independence returns to Boston Common
Readers huddled on the Boston Common Tuesday for the 15th year in a row to recite Frederick Douglass’ “What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?”, a tradition that asks onlookers to consider the legacies of slavery and racism in today’s America. The address,...
Salvador Dalí Comes To Boston: MFA To Open Surrealist Exhibit
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Museum of Fine Arts Boston will open an exhibit highlighting the works of Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí on Saturday. Assistant Curator Julia Welch spoke about the works on display and the significance of Dalí’s work. It’s called “Dalí: Disruption and Devotion,”...
Report: Celtics bring back big man Xavier Tillman on a 2-year deal
The Boston Celtics are handling their business thus far in this 2024 offseason. They took care of Jayson Tatum by agreeing to a long-term contract with him and now they will take care of a bench piece to keep their depth intact for the upcoming season. After taking care of...
Boston Police Gift Care Packages to New College Students in Community-Support Effort
In a notable act of communal support, Boston's District E-13 Community Service Office has extended a helping hand to recent high school graduates. The students were treated to an event filled with beverages, refreshments, and engaging conversations with local law enforcement officers about their future endeavors, according to an official statement from the Boston Police Department.
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
PREVIEW: Free Beethoven lecture from Boston University Professor Jeremy Yudkin at Lenox Town Hall on July 5, at 2:30
Lenox — The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present an all-Beethoven program on Tanglewood’s opening night, Friday, July 5, with Gil Shaham performing Beethoven’s only violin concerto and Andris Nelsons leading the orchestra in the composer’s pathbreaking Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” And on the same day, at 2:30 p.m., in the air-conditioned Lenox Town Hall, Boston University Professor of Music Jeremy Yudkin will share some little-known details about these pieces, details that will amaze you, amuse you, and markedly enhance your listening experience.
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 35-32
A look at some of the most important players for the upcoming season. Boston College football is set to kick off the 2024 season, and Bill O'Brien in just over two months when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next two months we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Vehicle crashes through fence, lands on MBTA tracks, police say
BOSTON — An SUV crashed through the fence of a parking lot at the Savin Hill MBTA station and ended up stuck on the tracks, photos shared by MBTA Transit Police showed. Police said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the MBTA station located on the Red Line Ashmont Branch.
NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins Goalie Contract Update
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The frenzy of the first day of free agency has come and go. However, there’s still plenty of rumours to sort through. Many of the major players are off the board, but there’s still many players left to sign. Summer time also usually means the focus shifts to restricted free agents. The Boston Bruins have one big-time RFA they need to sign. This edition of NHL rumours looks at what to expect in contract talks with one of their goalies.
Newest Bruins Signing Already Turning Himself into a Fan Favorite
Nikita Zadorov has yet to step on the ice for the Boston Bruins, but he has already begun endearing himself to the Bruins fanbase. Zadorov's physical style of play is tailor-made for the fanbase, but he has already made his mark by being a quote machine during only the first few hours of his Bruins tenure.
Police on the lookout for missing bull in Roslindale
Boston Police are searching for a loose bull in Roslindale. Authorities first got the reports of the rogue animal more than a week ago, but the city’s animal control still hasn’t found it. GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath spoke with Craig LeMoult for the latest on...
Former Bruins Forward Traded to Rangers
Throughout this past season, former Boston Bruins forward Reilly Smith was one of the most-talked-about names in the rumor mill. While the Pittsburgh Penguins did not trade him during the season, they now have. The Penguins have traded Smith to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Penguins will also retain 25% of Smith's salary, so he will have a $3.75 million cap hit for the Rangers. The Rangers were looking for another middle-six winger, and they now have gotten just that in Smith. He has the potential to be...
Another late-night Taco Bell coming to Boston area
Resident groups and officials expressed concerns over third-party deliveries at the new location near Berklee. Another late-night-operating Taco Bell is coming to Boston, from the same franchisee that has brought in more upscale versions of the chain to Allston, South Boston, and Brookline. Located at 1084 Boylston St., in Fenway-Kenmore...
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