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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...
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).
Two longtime Quincy restaurants close today amid shake-up of city's restaurant scene
QUINCY ‒ The end of June marked the end of an era in Quincy's restaurant scene, as two staples that have served South Shore diners for a combined 117 years closed for good. La Paloma Mexican Restaurant on Newport Avenue and The Wheelhouse Diner on Hancock Street both said a final goodbye to regulars and staff Sunday, June 30. One last reunion planned at The Wheelhouse ...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
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.
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.
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...
Free Outdoor Movies Throughout July at Taunton’s Star Drive-In
TAUNTON (WBSM) – What's summer without a classic movie night transporting you into a world of favorite films?. Taunton's Star Drive-In is back hosting "Movies Under the Stars," a free movie night every Saturday throughout July. Any movie lover could say they love the movie experience, but sitting for...
Instagram worthy Mexican food has landed in Randolph
RANDOLPH — A new Instagram worthy Mexican and Puerto Rican restaurant has opened in Randolph and they’re serving classic margaritas and birria tacos the authentic way. Right on the same street as Showcase Cinema is the restaurant of your photo dreams with a red flower wall and colored neon lighting that wraps around the restaurant. The décor is so unique you’ll feel like you’re in a lush garden.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million April ‘Powerball’ prize claimed
A winning $1 million “Powerball” ticket sold at a Massachusetts grocery store in April was claimed more than two months after the game’s drawing date. The winner claimed their ticket without releasing their name. The Genesis X Trust of Quincy, represented by trustee David Spillane, claimed the $1 million prize on June 13.
Things to do around Boston the week of July Fourth
This week is packed with fireworks, parades and other celebrations for the Fourth of July, along with WWE fights and a "Star Wars" screening.Monday 7/1🎺 As Harborfest kicks off, the Army Band performs in Downtown Crossing, 1pm-6pm.We heard somewhere that wrestling is popular again. So be it. WWE's Monday Night Raw comes to the TD Garden for tights and fights.Tuesday 7/2This tour is huge: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have teamed up for the "Outlaw Fest" at the Xfinity Center.🎞 Fenway Park screens the 1977 classic, "Star Wars: Episode IV," 7:30pm-9:30pm.Price: $10.The first 7,000 attendees get...
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...
Willie Nelson Cancels Appearance At Outlaw Festival Tour Stop In Massachusetts
Despite previously announcing that he would begin his stint headlining the 2024 traveling Outlaw Music Festival tonight in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Willie Nelson pulled out of the show at Boston area shed the Xfinity Center. Once again, Lukas Nelson will cover for his father as part of a bill with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Celisse.
Patriotic Fireworks Spectacular Returns to Patriot Place this Tuesday, July 2
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Patriot Place’s popular annual fireworks display and festivities will return to the shopping, dining and entertainment destination this Tuesday, July 2. The Dean College Stage will feature live entertainment from local band American Honey from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. before the evening culminates in a...
ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in local parks from July 8 through August 7. The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by...
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...
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