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Emerson faculty, staff, and students left in the dark following news of impending layoffs
Faculty say there is no information on the extent of the problem, casting a shadow on summer vacation. Some Emerson faculty, staff and students are saying there’s a dark cloud over their campus this summer, following an announcement of impending layoffs and budget cuts that failed to disclose specific details.
New on the Horizon – Mr. H
In the ever-expanding landscape of restaurants in the neighborhood, there is a new one on the horizon! Mr. H — a new Chinese restaurant is opening soon at 225 Northern Ave. COJE, the group behind Lolita, Mariel, Yvonne’s, and Coquette, will be opening (any day now) the much-anticipated spot. It will feature Chinese-inspired dishes and cocktails and have a pick-up window for your late-night cravings!
Downtown Boston tower hits the market, offering test of office values
An affiliate of finance giant TIAA has put its office tower at 99 High St. in downtown Boston up for sale, according to multiple real estate sources familiar with the offering — a building that would be the largest to trade in the Financial District since COVID-19 first shook up the office market.
As summers become hotter, Boston moves to implement its heat resilience plans
For much of the country, this past June was hot — sometimes dangerously hot. In Boston, record-setting temperatures and the heightened risk of heatstroke prompted the city to declare a heat emergency, end school days early and open cooling centers. As heat waves become more common in the region, city officials have created a plan to prepare our infrastructure and communities for the hotter days ahead. GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath discussed Boston’s heat resilience plan with Zoe Davis, a climate resilience project manager with Boston’s Environment Department, and Matt Kearney, the deputy chief of the Office of Emergency Management. What follows is a lightly edited transcript.
After the fire, East Boston residents feel the gaps in city’s emergency response
When Dinora left her home before dawn, her 10-year-old daughter Ceydi was asleep in the bed they shared. The hallways of the old building were so dark she’d put the flashlight on her phone to walk down the stairwell. Dinora was heading to her job at a catering supply...
Modern-day Charlie hopes to return after setting a record
If you spot Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni on the T today, say hi, but understand if he doesn't have time to chat: He's on a race to see if he can set a record for the fastest time ever for visiting all T subway stops in one day. Right now I’m...
So nice, we do it twice: Pleasant conditions continue through Tuesday
We're expecting another calm and tranquil day, in the upper 70s Tuesday through New England. It's not too humid, and comfortable out. As the clouds break, temperatures will continue to cool into the upper 50s Tuesday night across the burbs of Boston, MetroWest and the central part of the state.
Boston's District A-1 Drug Control Unit Nabs 22-Year-Old on Trafficking Charges in North End
In a significant move by law enforcement, Boston's District A-1 Drug Control Unit apprehended Fortunato D’Ampolo, a 22-year-old Boston resident, on multiple drug-related offenses in the North End area. The arrest took place yesterday around 10:00 AM, within the confines of Culitto Park at 10 Stillman Street, a location recently scrutinized for suspected drug activity. The surveillance and ensuing arrest were part of ongoing efforts to tackle the drug trade in the neighborhood.
Hyde Park Man Charged With Drug Distribution and Firearms Violations After Boston Police Seize Weapons and Drugs
A Hyde Park man faces a multitude of charges after Boston Police discovered a trove of drugs and firearms in his possession. Arn Jones, 46, was charged with offenses ranging from drug distribution to multiple firearm violations following his arrest on June 25, 2024, announced Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. The arrest followed Boston Police witnessing a drug transaction, which led them to recover a substantial amount of illegal substances and a loaded firearm from Jones' vehicle.
Woman sought in alleged Roxbury baseball bat assault
The incident occurred near Franklin Park on Saturday afternoon, according to Boston police. Boston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly used a baseball bat to assault someone. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday near 35 Hutchings St. That address is in Roxbury, steps away from Franklin...
Restaurant group behind six Boston area restaurants opening new Irish pub in Dorchester
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. The person behind a local restaurant group will be opening a new spot, with this one being in a neighborhood of Boston. According to an Instagram post, McGonagle's Pub is planning to open in Dorchester, with Oran McGonagle of the East Coast Tavern Group (Roxanne's, Carrie Nation, Scholars) being behind the upcoming place. McGonagle, who is also involved with such spots as Emmet's, The Dubliner, and The Cottage, plans to open McGonagle's sometime in the fall, and while a source has told us where it will be located, we are holding off telling about its exact address until it is made official.
ICYMI: Grzelcyk, Maroon say goodbye to Bruins
In case you missed it, there was also some other movement with Bruins yesterday as this team will look even more different to start the new year – and that’s not a bad thing. As the Bruins signed defenseman Nikita Zadorov to a big contract, elsewhere Matt Grzelcyk...
Bright and Sunny Week Ahead for Boston, with Showers Possible Near Independence Day
Boston residents can expect a sunny start to their week, with the National Weather Service forecasting mostly sunny conditions and a high near 81 degrees today. Gentle north winds will shift southeast in the afternoon. As night descends, clouds will drift in, and temperatures will dip to around 63 degrees.
Peel Dream Magazine ascend the lounge upstairs with ‘Lie In The Gutter’
Most outlets covering Peel Dream Magazine’s glistening new single “Lie In The Gutter” will, probably accurately, attribute its sonic DNA to the ’60s or ’70s or some recognized sonic movement of space-aged psych-pop. But for a certain segment of Boston kids-turned-adults, the hypnotic new single from the Los Angeles trio has a very specific transportive effect, one that finds us excitedly elevating the dank old stairwell of The Upstairs Lounge in North Station on a lost Friday in the late-’90s, en route to an elevated wonderland called the pill as DJ Jen spun an inspired retro-influenced bedroom set to the early-arrivers.
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Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney sends coach Jim Montgomery subtle message
In his postgame press conference following a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs that eliminated the Boston Bruins, second-year head coach Jim Montgomery touched on several topics. in one of his responses, he sent a message up to his boss, GM Don Sweeney.
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