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Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
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.
Massachusetts Pizzeria Scores Highest Ever Rating from Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool, has traveled around the country reviewing pizza slices for his popular "One Bite, Everybody Knows the Rules" YouTube series. Known for his brutally honest and often humorous reviews, Portnoy has visited over 20 locations in Massachusetts alone, each time intending to find the best pizza the state has to offer.
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
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.
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.
The best murals in Boston, according to readers
"I love the public art scene and look forward to it continuing to impact me in surprising ways as I go about my daily life." For the past decade, artistic and cultural leaders have been pushing for an art scene in Boston that is reflective of the city and accessible for artists and community members alike.
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.
Channing Tatum And Daughter Visit Salem For Private Walking Tour
SALEM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Beth Crowley has given or arranged tours around Salem for roughly 80,000 people since she founded Witch City Walking Tours ten years ago. "But someone like Channing Tatum, this is our first," Crowley told WBZ NewsRadio Friday. Crowley was contacted weeks ago to give...
Grab your tickets and friends: Hush Club is coming back
Somerville native band Hush Club is set to perform at The Sinclair on September 8th. They will be joined by openers Photo Negative and Will Leet. In December of 2023, Hush Club posted a TikTok captioned, “If you send us proof that you saved this video, we’ll invite you to our house and make you a pizza with toppings of your choice.” Band members Alasdair MacKenzie, Liz Kantor and Chris Haley never expected what followed. The video amassed over 56.2K views and they messaged over a hundred people inviting them to a pizza party.
‘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...
East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival Returns With Day-Long Celebration September 21, 2024
The annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival brings a day filled with Sonidos De La Gente (Sounds of the People) to East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, September 21, 2024. Now in its third year, the festival will feature a variety of local artists and dance groups spread across two stages from 1:00 - 7:30 PM. The FREE family-friendly event is organized by Sen. Lydia Edwards’ office in conjunction with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center, East Boston Main Streets, and the City of Boston.
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...
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
Roger Cook, longtime "This Old House" landscaper, dies at 70
BURLINGTON - Roger Cook, the longtime landscape contractor on the PBS home improvement series "This Old House," has died. He was 70 years old.Cook died Wednesday "after a long battle with illness," the show said.The landscaping and gardening expert was involved with "This Old House" for more than 40 years, starting in 1982 when the show was produced by WGBH-TV in Boston. He first joined the program full-time in 1988 as a landscape contractor for a renovation of a bed and breakfast in Lexington. "Soft-spoken but no-nonsense approach""Roger was our much-loved colleague, treasured by the entire 'This Old House community' for...
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.
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