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Free Roller Skating Rink Open All Summer Long In Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A free, outdoor pop-up roller skating rink is open for the summer in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Rollerama at Kendall Common was put together by MIT's real estate group, and it's part of an initiative to bring the community to the newly-acquired space on the corner of Broadway and Third Street.
Boston Medical Center Wins 2024 FM Excellence Award
Summary: Boston Medical Center Health System won the 2024 FM Excellence Award from ASHE for converting a 1960s nursing home into the Brockton Behavioral Health Center, a state-of-the-art, net-zero energy ready facility. This project emphasizes mental health, sustainability, and innovative design, benefiting the Brockton and greater Boston communities. Key Takeaways:
A look inside MCI-Concord, the oldest prison in Massachusetts, now empty
CONCORD - It is lights out at the state's oldest prison for men in Concord. "It's a little eerie to walk around and see no incarcerated folks, no staff walking around," said Shawn Jenkins, Department of Corrections Interim Commissioner as he took reporters on a tour of the facility. The last inmate walked out the doors of MCI-Concord on June 28, a decision made with the state's declining prison population and the millions it would take to upgrade the nearly 150-year-old facility. "It can be everything from cell design to cell space, the type of doors that are used, the...
BPD Missing Person Alert: 54-Year-Old Hoai Nguyen, Of Dorchester
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 54-year-old Hoai Nguyen, of Dorchester. Hoai was last seen at about 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in the area of 14 Porter Street, East Boston. He was last seen wearing a blue striped button up shirt, gray sweater, jeans, and black and white sneakers. He is described as an Asian male, about 5’10”, and slim build. His last known address is on Romsey Street in Dorchester. He suffers from mental health issues. He was last seen walking towards Meridian Street and has used the train before.
A Jewish Perspective on Harvard You Won’t Hear at the RNC
Kestenbaum, pictured counterprotesting a pro-Palestine demonstration in May, says that at the convention he will address the "moral degradation, illiberalism, and systemic antisemitism" in Harvard's culture. By Addison Y. Liu. Today, Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum, frequent Fox News talking head, recent Divinity School graduate, and self-proclaimed spokesperson for Jewish students at...
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: Pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users to rent swimming...
'People want to come and play for the Worcester Bravehearts': Plenty of future stars find success with local team
WORCESTER —– The Worcester Bravehearts have been perennial playoff participants since they made their diamond debut in 2014. The Futures League summer baseball entry qualified for postseason play in nine of its first 10 seasons and is once again in contention for a playoff berth this summer. Chalk it up to a roster...
Southern Italian, Sicilian restaurant opens new location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city. According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury...
Man arrested after threatening family with gun in road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A man is facing a slew of criminal charges after police say he threatened a family with a gun during a suspected road rage incident on Cape Cod on Tuesday afternoon.
Crash Champions Expands in New Hampshire
Crash Champions announced it has expanded its New Hampshire footprint with the successful acquisition of Auto City Collision Center. The acquisition finalized on Friday, July 12, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions effective immediately at 90 South Commercial Street in Manchester. “This is another exciting step forward as we continue...
New truck regulations could help keep cyclists alive. One organization says they go too far.
“Regulations will save lives. Flat out. They're needed. They will keep people alive.”. After two cyclists in Cambridge were killed in crashes with vehicles last month, officials and advocates say new state regulations requiring additional safety features for state-funded trucks are key to preventing further deaths. “These regulations will save...
Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money
Mayor Michelle Wu faced skepticism on Beacon Hill during a hearing this week. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took to the State House Tuesday to pitch her plan for giving the city the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate. The contentious measure was met with many questions and some skepticism from lawmakers on the joint committee on revenue during a nearly three-hour hearing.
Essex court finds 2023 CCC regulations cannot be applied retroactively
An Essex Superior Court decision on June 10 upheld a contract between the city of Haverhill and a marijuana retailer in the city, finding that regulations issued by the Cannabis Control Commission last September cannot be applied retroactively. The parties in the case — the city and a business called...
Ribbon cut for new affordable housing in Worcester's Canal District
WORCESTER, Mass. - Worcester city leaders held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday for the new District 120 apartment building in the Canal District. The mixed-income affordable housing rental property is at the site of the former Table Talk Pies headquarters on Washington Street. It offers 83 units ranging from one-bedroom,...
Upcoming programs at the Leominster Public Library, week of July 22
For all programs that require registration, the library staff will hold your spot for 10 minutes past the scheduled start time of the program; after that, your spot may be given to someone who is waiting. Plan your arrival accordingly. Registration for all programs begins at 9 a.m. one week...
Leominster residents star in TAM’s “The Prom”
GARDNER – Leominster High School is well-represented in Theatre at the Mount’s upcoming production of the musical, “The Prom.”. The show centers on four fading Broadway stars in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they know it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue …. And themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow – but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.
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