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SJC overturns murder conviction for getaway driver in 2014 Charlestown shooting
BOSTON — The highest court in Massachusetts overturned a murder conviction on Tuesday in the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Charlestown. The unanimous decision overturned the conviction of the getaway driver in the deadly shooting, Julio Baez. Baez was driving his mother's Acura when authorities said his two...
State Street to allocate $4.2 million to adjust wages after alleged gender discrimination
State Street Corporation has agreed to allocate $4.2 million for future pay adjustments to resolve allegations of gender discrimination at four of its Boston-area offices, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday. The department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) initially raised concerns about the base pay and bonuses...
This weekend at Tanglewood: Andris Nelsons leads the BSO and soloists in pieces celebrating 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth, 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director
Lenox — On the weekend of July 26 through 28, at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth and the 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director. The Russian conductor and bassist will be feted by Shed performances throughout the weekend, with appearances by Tanglewood favorites Yefim Bronfman and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, both of whom have appeared at the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home more than two dozen times; baritone Will Liverman; the BSO’s own Edwin Barker; and British pianist Paul Lewis.
Boston Police Arrest Man Suspected of Drug Trafficking in South End Neighborhood
In a recent narcotics bust, officers from the Anti-Crime Unit of District D-4 made an arrest on Massachusetts Avenue, targeting issues that hinder the quality of life in the South End neighborhood. Brandon Costa, a 28-year-old Boston resident, was arrested yesterday morning and captured during a routine patrol meant to address these issues. According to the official report by the Boston Police Department, Costa, who had an active arrest warrant, was spotted by officers near Melnea Cass Boulevard.
Boston man arrested on firearm smuggling charges
A Boston man was arrested and charged last week in federal court in Boston, in connection with illegal firearm smuggling between the US and the Dominican Republic, according to a statement from the Department of Justice. 26-year-old Alexis Lara Herrera was charged with one count of smuggling goods from the United States; aiding and abetting. He made his initial appearance in court last Friday where he pleaded not guilty. Herrera is currently being held in federal custody, pending trial. According to charging documents, around March 18, 2023, local law enforcement in the Port of Haina in the Dominican Republic were conducting security checks on international freight, including a shipping container bound for Brooklyn.
Boch Center names Casey Soward as new director
The Boch Center announced its replacement for former CEO and president Joe Spaulding: Casey Soward, who has been involved in Boston area theater management for more than 20 years and is currently the executive director at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly. Soward, 44, will continue at the Cabot through mid-October...
Listed: A palatial loft above what was once Locke-Ober
“It was where titans of industry used to meet to make deals.”. When it comes to historic restaurants in Boston, Locke-Ober takes the cake. And if you’re looking to hang your hat where JFK Jr. once slurped lobster stew, a palatial loft at 1-3 Winter Place is on the market for $2.799 million.
BU’s Framingham Heart Study Gets New Director
Nation’s longest-running study of heart disease will be led by former American Heart Association president Donald M. Lloyd-Jones. The nation’s longest-running study of heart disease, credited with improving and saving countless lives since Harry Truman was president in 1948, has a new director. The Framingham Heart Study, run by Boston University and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, will be led by Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, who has accepted the position of director of the Framingham Center for Population and Prevention Science, principal investigator of the Framingham study, and chief of the section of preventive medicine within the department of medicine at BU’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC).
Boston mayor not planning on taking maternity leave after birth of third child
BOSTON - A day after announcing that she is pregnant with her third child, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she still plans to run for re-election and she doesn't plan to take maternity leave. Wu spoke with reporters for the first time since her announcement during a visit to the Higginson Lewis School in Roxbury."New experience for the city"The mayor said she did not plan to take maternity leave after she and her husband welcome their third child - a girl - in January. Wu has two boys, ages 7 and 9, and said that she's confident that she'll be able to...
Mass. leaders remember philanthropist Jack Connors
Connors, who rose to prominence in the advertising business, was a leading philanthropist in Boston for decades. Jack Connors, a titanic Boston figure who made a fortune in advertising before becoming one of the city’s notable philanthropists and powerbrokers, died Tuesday at the age of 82. Connors died at his Brookline home after battling cancer, The Boston Globe reported.
Studio G Architects Promotes Key Team Members
BOSTON– Studio G Architects announced the promotion of eight members of the team that are critical to the success of the firm. Steve Michener and Gabriela Shelburne have been promoted to Principal. Michener has been with the company since 2007 and has proven to be a key member with the design and technical execution of education and civic projects. Through his support in Studio G’s largest projects, Michener has shown his ability to lead successful projects and offer counsel and direction to teams in design through construction phases. Shelburne has been with Studio G Architects since 2011 and has demonstrated both internal and external leadership. She has been a clear and articulate champion of Studio G’s mission and contributes significantly to all project types. For the past few years, she has led the Housing Studio.
Karen Read to stand trial again in January after judge declares mistrial
Karen Read will stand trial again on Jan. 27, 2025, after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial earlier this month. Read has been accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, after a night out drinking in 2022 by intentionally backing over him with her car. Judge Beverly...
Steward Health Care report: No staff or supply shortages at Saint Anne's Hospital
FALL RIVER — A court-appointed watchdog evaluating Steward Health Care hospitals for safety and patient care found no “areas of concern” during a recent visit to Saint Anne’s Hospital other than minor kitchen equipment issues. When Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy and put up its hospitals for sale, the judge chose Suzanne Koenig...
Newton residents host choreo-poem Origami Night at Boston Center for the Arts
Newton residents are key to the presentation of Origami Night – a performance of poetry and dance – at the Boston Center for the Arts from July 25 to August 4. The event is the creation of designer Christopher (Chris) Annas-Lee, who runs the Newton North High School Theatre Program, and Graham Cole. The work is a choreo-poem, using poems written by Chris’s mother, Pamela Annas, who is a Newton resident and professor emerita of English at UMass Boston. Origami Night uses spoken word, dance, and sensory design to trace the story of a woman’s life from working class Navy brat to radical feminist to mother. It also explores themes of aging, love, loneliness, and the act of self-examination.
The St. Regis Residences, Boston Announces Landmark Sale
Boston – The St. Regis Residences, Boston announced a sale that marks the highest residential transaction in the history of Boston’s Seaport District. The $20,348,000 sale was facilitated by The Collaborative Companies, the exclusive marketing and sales agent for the residences, with Sales Director Michael Moynihan representing the seller and Peter Skambas of Compass representing the buyer. The sale price, the top thus far in 2024, ranks as the ninth largest residential sale in the city’s history.
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