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Shaking Crab in Brookline's Coolidge Corner has closed
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. It looks like another location of a group of Cajun seafood restaurants has closed. According to a source, Shaking Crab in Brookline is no longer in business, with a check on the website for the business seeming to confirm this, as the dining spot--which was located on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner--is no longer listed within the locations section. The Brookline restaurant, which first opened in 2018, joins another one in Cambridge that is no longer in operation; locations that remain open can be found in downtown Boston, Newton, Quincy, and Foxborough.
MBTA Announces Twenty-four Day Repair Shutdown Of Braintree Red Line In September
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. On top of recent as well as upcoming weekend closures of the Red Line mostly north of Downtown Crossing, the MBTA has announced a full shutdown of the Braintree branch of the Red Line for twenty-four days in September so as to address over twenty slow zones.
Nearly 50 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Tuesday
As unsettled weather settled in over Massachusetts on Tuesday morning, close to 50 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 47 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30 a.m. update...
Natick non-profit roundup: Diaper drive; Hustle for Muscle 5K coming up; Blood drive on July 24
The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy is hosting a diaper drive at its lodge (37 Washington Ave.) on Sunday, July 28, 9am-noon. A Place to Turn is facing a critical shortage of diapers for its patrons, families in the community. All sizes are needed, but especially sizes 4 and 6.
In Massachusetts, a new veterans hospital by Payette embodies “compassion, dignity, and sustainability”
Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a city of 38,000 people just north of Boston. (East Boston, to be exact.) In Chelsea’s historic Powder Horn Hill neighborhood, a new hospital that provides long-term care for veterans by Payette opened its doors last year. The new Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea provides 154...
Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and passing showers expected for New England
Another cool-ish, clammy day. Some would define "clammy" as a humid, cool day, and that's exactly what's on tap for Wednesday. Highs will only manage the low 70s as the clouds keep the upper hand and the breezes come in from the east. There will be a couple of showers at times, with the slight chance some of them drop a short period of heavy rain.
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.
NBA offseason grades for Eastern Conference teams: 76ers, Nets chase Celtics, Heat disappoint with 'D'
There are two types of teams in the Eastern Conference. Type No. 1 is the Boston Celtics. The best team in the NBA. The reigning champions. The most balanced starting five the NBA has seen in decades. Ideally, every team in the Eastern Conference wants to be the Boston Celtics. There can sadly only be one Boston Celtics.
Warren Haynes Band Books Us Tour – New Album Coming Soon
Fresh off their run performing on Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, the Warren Haynes Band, led by Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes, has announced their Million Voices Whisper Tour in the US. The new 16-date run launches September 19th in Fort Lauderdale, making stops in Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Richmond, Washington, DC, Nashville, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and more, before wrapping October 12th in Boston. They have also revealed their new studio album, Million Voices Whisper, will be released this fall. Keep reading below for live listings and more.
Bay State health care could look different after flurry of legislative action
12:00 | Pioneer Public Interest Law Center hosts a briefing on how artificial intelligence is changing the legal services landscape | Pioneer Institute, 185 Devonshire St., Suite 1101, Boston. 1:30 | Conference committee tasked with reconciling House and Senate versions of clean energy legislation holds its first meeting | Room...
Triplex sells in Dorchester for $1 million
A spacious historic three-unit house located at 676 Adams Street in Dorchester has new owners. The 3,219-square-foot property, built in 1927, was sold on July 1, 2024, for $1,025,000, or $318 per square foot. This three-story triplex presents a total of six bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a flat roof frame. The interior features just one fireplace. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property is situated on a lot spanning 4,574 square feet.
Linda Swain Appointed Vice President of Marketing and Communications at National Development
NEWTON, MA – National Development announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Linda Swain as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Swain brings over 25 years of transformative marketing leadership to her new role, having previously served in senior leadership positions at Redgate and...
A few showers
UNDER THE CLOUDS Wednesday and Thursday will see unsettled weather AT TIMES. Neither day will be a washout. In fact, most of the time it will be dry under mainly cloudy skies. The best shot for a little rain today will be in the morning, especially along and south of the MA Pike. Thunderstorms will pop up in NY and western New England this afternoon, but I’m not expecting much locally. Keep your outdoor plans and be ready for elevated humidity and highs in the low to mid 70s. An abundance of clouds Thursday will help limit thunderstorms coverage as a cold from passes through in the afternoon. Just isolated coverage is expected with more mostly dry and muggy weather. Tomorrow will be hotter too! Get set for highs in the lower 80s. FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND
Patriots Make Surprise Early QB Announcement
The New England Patriots overhauled their QB room this offseason, trading starter Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, signing Jacoby Brissett in free agency, and drafting Drake Maye and Joe Milton III in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye, who was selected with the third overall pick in this year’s draft,...
Pathfinder, Berkshire vocational schools awarded career training grants
The state has awarded $13.4-million in educational grants to 21 organizations and schools across the state for careers in the trades, construction and manufacturing industries including two in western Massachusetts.
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