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Massachusetts City Named One of the Most Rat Infested Cities in America
Massachusetts is a great place to live. From sandy, sprawling Cape Cod beaches, to the stunning Boston city skyline, all the way to the beautiful, lush mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts really has it all. Massachusetts also has a great overall quality of life. It consistently finds itself featured on...
Once again this Wakefield pizzeria is one of the best in US. Why reviewers love this pizza
Pasquale has done it again. The South Kingstown chef and his pizzeria made the prestigious ranking of the 2024 50 Top Pizzas in the United States for the third year in a row. Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana in Wakefield is in the top 15, ranking No. 14 on the list that was released last week by the international organization 50 Top Pizza.
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Restaurant group behind six Boston area restaurants opening new Irish pub in Dorchester
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. The person behind a local restaurant group will be opening a new spot, with this one being in a neighborhood of Boston. According to an Instagram post, McGonagle's Pub is planning to open in Dorchester, with Oran McGonagle of the East Coast Tavern Group (Roxanne's, Carrie Nation, Scholars) being behind the upcoming place. McGonagle, who is also involved with such spots as Emmet's, The Dubliner, and The Cottage, plans to open McGonagle's sometime in the fall, and while a source has told us where it will be located, we are holding off telling about its exact address until it is made official.
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
Massachusetts’ Must-Try Restaurant is One of the Oldest Restaurants in the State
Everyone in Massachusetts knows we have plenty of amazing restaurants and eateries throughout the state. Some are even the best in the entire New England region. But as there is in every state, there is always one that has achieved a certain iconic status. It's a restaurant that you absolutely cannot pass up the opportunity to dine at given the chance and it happens to be one of the oldest in the Bay State. And now it's being called the absolute one "must-try" spot in all of Massachusetts.
Meet Raider, the Watertown Police Department’s First Comfort Dog
Watertown – The Watertown Police Department has a new Police Officer in-training. An eight week-old golden retriever puppy, who now dawns the name ‘Raider,’ is Officer Anna Margaryan’s newest partner. Raider will spend the next two years training to become WPD’s first-ever comfort dog. Together, Raider and Officer Margaryan will bring some stress relief to Watertown students, police officers, and many other members of the community.
Severe Weekend Weather Delays And Cancels Flights At Logan Airport
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Severe weather caused many flights across the country to be cancelled on Sunday, including many at Logan Airport. Flights going to or from Logan were among the most affected nationwide by severe weather conditions. According to Flight Aware, there were 122 cancellations at Logan and...
Oh buoy! Let’s find some sharks.
The MH1 Marblehead Buoy was deployed on June 25. The buoy tracks great white sharks that swim within 200 yards of the receiver in order to be recorded. To date, the buoy has reported 21 sightings of great white sharks off the coast of Marblehead. At the time of its installment, in 2016, it was the first receiver buoy in the North Shore to be a part of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy network.
What’s New At Boston’s Lawn On D As Season 11 Is Underway
What’s new at Lawn on D? Well, Season 11 is now underway as it opened over the weekend with lots of new and exciting things happening. Here’s all you need to know about the new installations and upgrades. What Is The Lawn On D?. If you’ve never been...
Boston Man Was A True Dog Person Until One Special Cat Changed His Heart
Meet Greg, a true-blue dog lover whose world took an unexpected turn with the arrival of a courageous little cat named Mochi. What began with cautious optimism soon transformed into a heartwarming story of love and unbreakable bonds. Greg didn’t quite know what he was getting into with a cat....
What was the ‘first American novel’? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
NEW YORK (AP) — In the winter of 1789, around the time George Washington was elected the country’s first president, a Boston-based printer quietly launched another American institution. William Hill Brown’s “The Power of Sympathy,” published anonymously by Isaiah Thomas & Company, is widely cited as something momentous:...
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Wilmington
The winners correctly guessed all five numbers in the daily "Mass Cash" drawing and collected their prizes on Friday, June 28. They were the biggest jackpots claimed over the weekend. The winners' names were not released. The winning numbers from the latest "Mass Cash" drawing on Sunday, June 30, are...
West Newton Cinema saved from being torn down through fundraising efforts
NEWTON -- Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished. What happened to West Newton Cinema?The beloved West Newton Cinema has been in the heart of the town's square for more than 85 years. But with the pandemic causing the theater to lose revenue, owners had to sell it in 2022 to Mark Development. Mark Development had planned to tear the theater down to redevelop the rest of the area, but Newton community members formed the West Newton Cinema Foundation in an effort to prevent the demolition.Efforts to save West...
Boston, Massachusetts, Bars and Restaurants Do Not Have Happy Hour, and Here’s the Dark Reason Why
Boston, Massachusetts, Bars and Restaurants Do Not Have Happy Hour. Whenever we have gone into Boston and have been looking for a cocktail at, say, 4pm or so, it never occurred to us that there are no happy hour specials throughout the city. We just thought it was because it was Boston and things are always expensive. But then we heard about a young woman who lost her life in 1983, and that was the end of happy hour not only for Boston, but the entire Commonwealth.
Popular Boston sports bar closes, 2 Boston restaurants damaged in fires
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 24 and June 30. Cucina LaRosa's in Wilmington Has Closed. An Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston whose roots date back approximately 50...
Crusty Cravings: 17 Satisfying Bakery Hunts in Stow
Located in the charming town of Stow, Massachusetts, bakeries are a beloved staple of the community. These establishments offer a wide array of freshly baked goods, from artisan breads and pastries to delectable cakes and cookies. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings or a specialty...
Massachusetts shelter has dozens of sugar gliders who need furever homes
“We are excited to announce that we have some interesting little friends traveling to our Methuen Adoption Center this week!. 51 Sugar Gliders were rescued in Puerto Rico this spring and are on their way to Massachusetts to find new homes. The Sugar Gliders have been cared for by the Carribbean Manatee Conservation Center since their rescue, as they are not legal to own as pets in Puerto Rico. @humanesociety and @sthubertsanimal are helping us to transport the Sugar Gliders, which will arrive in Methuen on Wednesday!
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