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Troubled Union Street bar closed for good after incident involving its manager and his girlfriend in his basement office
The Boston Licensing Board this week heard dramatically different versions of an incident in the basement office of Loyal Nine's manager early on May 14 that led to the bar's owners deciding to shut the place for good: Either the guy was spotted attempting to suffocate his girlfriend or he was simply trying to help her up from the floor after the latest of her drunken benders at nearby bars.
Massachusetts Pizzeria Featured on New Episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives
Guy Fieri has made a name for himself as the "King of Flavor Town", whatever that actually means. I guess I should start with the fact that I'm not a huge fan of this guy (see what I did there), but in the same breath, I have to admit that I'm wildly jealous of the fact that he gets to travel the nation tasting amazing food.
Kenny Chesney Fans In Foxborough Start The Party Early With Tailgating
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Kenny Chesney is calling Gillette Stadium home this weekend. The country superstar performs his first-ever three-night stint in Foxborough on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The concerts not only are Chesney's venue-record 22nd, 23rd, and 24th performances at Gillette, but also serve as the final stop on his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.
Boston to celebrate R&B group New Edition with events, free concert
The R&B group behind hits such as “Candy Girl,” “Count Me Out” and “Mr. Telephone Man” are returning to their roots in Boston as the city honors their decades-long “profound impact on both the community and music industry” with a two-day celebration.
Weekend To Do List: Caribbean parades, and dog-friendly market
BOSTON - There are just a few weeks of summer left, so be sure to soak up the nice weather this weekend in Massachusetts with a carnival, parade, or dog-friendly farmers market. Worcester Caribbean American Carnival & ParadeThe 11th annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival kicks off Sunday! Carnival goers can enjoy cultural performances, beautiful costumes, and shopping from local vendors before the parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m. You certainly don't want to miss it at Institute Park in Worcester!When: Sunday, August 25. Festival 12-7 p.m. Parade 1:30 until 4 p.m.Where: Parade begins at Worcester City Hall. The Festival will be...
South Shore to get area’s first location of Florida-based breakfast chain First Watch
HANOVER − A Florida-based breakfast chain has its sights set on expanding north. And the South Shore will be where it all starts. First Watch is planning to open a new 3,500-square-foot breakfast and lunch spot at Hanover Crossing before the year is over. The space will also include an outdoor patio and...
Why did formal hats go out of style?
NEWTON, Mass. — Hats are a great way to study fashion history, saysJill Carey, professor of historic dress (emeritus) at Lasell University in Newton and curator of the Lasell Fashion Collection. "Hats speak for themselves," Carey says. The Lasell Fashion Collection includes about 4,000 artifacts, many of them hats....
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
Town officials shut down boy’s charity ice cream stand for food code violation after complaint
Health officials in Massachusetts shuttered a 12-year-old boy’s ice cream stand after telling the youngster’s family that his entrepreneurial efforts were against state code.Earlier this summer, Danny Doherty found himself bored and wanting a job, his mom Nancy told Boston 25 News, so he decided to make ice cream to sell.His mother says she approved of his choice but said he had to donate half of his profits from his stand to charity.Danny chose the Boston Bear Cubs. His 15-year-old brother, who is autistic and has moderate support needs, has played for the team for 10 years.He decided to...
Hydrangeas offer a clue to what this fall's foliage may be like
BOSTON - It's already starting to feel like fall in Massachusetts. So, what will the foliage season be like? An expert says it looks like a good year.Jim Salge, a writer for Yankee Magazine, is a renowned fall foliage expert. His annual foliage forecast, published Tuesday on newengland.com, offers an optimistic outlook for leaf peepers across New England."We love fall foliage in New England, and there's a reason why people come from all over the world to see it. It's consistently a great display," Salge told WBZ-TV.Several factors play a role in Salge's forecast, including the El Niño - La Niña...
Take your dog to this Boston Starbucks for free gift cards, pet portraits
You can get a portrait of your dearest dog and free coffee at a Massachusetts Starbucks this weekend. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s pet lifestyle brand Kismet is celebrating National Dog Day a few days early. While the fun holiday is on Monday, Aug. 26, the celebratory event at a Boston Starbucks is this weekend.
Springsteen Was the First Rocker to Play Boston’s Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park has seen its share of action in the 100-plus years it has been active. For my money, the 2004 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees that led to Boston's first World Series title in 86 years was about as exciting as it gets.
DraftKings loses motion to dismiss lawsuit over $1K signup bonus promo
Online sportsbook giant DraftKings lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in Middlesex Superior Court last December over its $1,000 signup bonus promotion, which the suit called “unfair and deceptive.”. The class action suit was filed on Dec. 8, 2023, by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at...
‘Dogs of Boston’ photo series pairs pooches with city’s signature spots
Dog lovers can purchase a photo series of dogs at some of Boston’s most popular spots in the city just in time for National Dog Day on Monday, Aug. 26. The "Dogs of Boston," shot by fine-art photographer Gray Malin, can be bought online. The series contains 17 photos...
2024 Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Fun at the Fire Station!
It’s been a fun summer, but after watching our kids have all the fun learning to “Read, Renew, and Repeat” at the Public Library of Brookline and bringing home their prizes from spinning the prize wheel, we were excited when we learned that it was time for the annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library! After kissing you goodbye, we got to spend time in the librarians’ offices.
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