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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.
Harvard Business School Now Offers a STEM MBA
Students to be able to pursue even more STEM-related opportunities. BOSTON—Harvard Business School (HBS) announced today that its MBA Program has been reclassified to qualify as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree, effective this fall for the class of 2025 and onward. This change is in recognition...
Free agent signing among 5 Patriots placed on reserve lists ahead of camp
Running back Antonio Gibson is among the five players placed on reserve lists as the Patriots get ready to start 2024 training camp. Ahead of their first training camp practice of 2024, the Patriots placed five players on reserve lists. This comes as veteran players reported to Gillette Stadium for the official start of camp on Tuesday.
What some call ‘moped madness’ has city, drivers looking for relief
The escalating tussle over rights of way on Boston’s streets and sidewalks came to a head last Sunday (July 14) when a dispute between a motorist and riders on mopeds resulted in a fatal shooting. The victim was the motorist, a 35-year-old Boston man identified by police as Andy Báez Manan, a native of the Dominican Republic known to the local community as Yusepi Báez. The shooting took place around 10:17 pm on New Washington Street in Jamaica Plain, at a traffic signal near Forest Hills Station.
Outrage over Chrispin's demotion triggers renewed focus on police reform
Outrage over the demotion of a well-respected Boston Police officer triggered a larger discussion about the city’s commitment to overall policing reforms during a lively public meeting held in the basement of Roxbury’s Twelfth Baptist Church on July 17. About 150 people packed the room to vent frustrations about BPD Commissioner Michael Cox’s decision earlier this month to demote Eddy Chrispin from the rank of Deputy Superintendent and remove him from his command staff.
EA’s 13th Annual Summer Dock Party
A pink sunset glistened over the Boston skyline, reflecting a gold and mauve luster on the ripples of the Charles River. The water was bustling with kayaks, keel mercuries, and passing Duck Boats during the Esplanade Association’s (EA) 13th Annual Summer Dock Party on July 18 at Community Boating, Inc. (CBI), a non-profit organization that EA has been partnering with since its founding in 2001. Together, EA and CBI, like the hundreds of attendees, share the common goal of creating a welcoming community space in the park.
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...
Boston police search for missing 17-year-old from Hyde Park
Police in Boston are looking for a missing teenager last seen more than a week ago. The Boston Police Department said Tuesday that it was searching for 17-year-old Walin Perez of Hyde Park. Perez was last seen around 7:30 a.m. July 12 on River Street in Hyde Park, police said.
A beloved member of the NHL hockey world has sadly passed away at age 65
Mike Loftus was a beloved sports writer who covered the Boston Bruins for 31 years. He was known for his dedication and the only game he ever missed was for his son's college graduation. Loftus wrote for the Patriot Ledger and was respected in the sports community. Sadly, Loftus passed...
Wyc Grousbeck reveals potential price to buy the Boston Celtics
The Grousbeck family has put the Boston Celtics up for sale. The decision comes after Boston secured an 18th championship banner. Wyc Grousbeck will reportedly remain in charge of the franchise until 2028. Nevertheless, fans have begun speculating who could potentially become the next governor of the most storied franchise in NBA history.
Return of Central Square World’s Fair leads ideas redirecting energies from a shut-down Starlight
Return of Central Square World’s Fair leads ideas redirecting energies from a shut-down Starlight. With the open-air Starlight Square entertainment complex dismantled after four years and removed from a city-owned parking lot, leaders in Central Square are redirecting their energy to a series of big initiatives and new places for play and the arts as well as to a rebranding that identifies the square firmly as Cambridge’s downtown.
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.49 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 7 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.07 on Jan. 29, 2024, and as...
Bill expanding free community college awaiting Healey’s signature
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Free community college for all Bay State residents is awaiting final action by Governor Maura Healey. The bill is sitting on her desk after receiving final legislative approval last week. “We just see this as such a powerful and successful program, and we intend to double...
Sacco-Maguire Honored for Years of Service to Revere Beach, City
Mayor Patrick Keefe proclaimed Saturday, July 20 as Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Day in Revere, recognizing her outstanding service to Revere, her efforts in helping to form the Revere Beach Partnership, and her continuing contributions to the success of the International Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
New Hampshire man faces charges in connection with deadly shooting outside Massachusetts Hindu temple
LOWELL, Mass. — A Massachusetts man who was shot and killed outside a Hindu temple in Lowell last weekend was trying to break up a fight, according to police. Paul Garcia, 38, of Dover, New Hampshire, was ordered held without bail on charges of murder, armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharge of a firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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