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Feds step in at Brookline school after allegations of racial bullying
The Black student was allegedly called a "cotton picker," and a white classmate knelt on the their neck to reference George Floyd's murder. The federal government will investigate a Brookline school after a family alleged multiple instances of racial bullying, including when a student allegedly knelt on a Black middle school classmate’s neck to reference George Floyd’s murder.
#Quincy Quarry News Police Scanner Snippets: Evening Commute Time Stabbing In Front Of City Hall
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. Shortly after 7 pm these evening and thus before sunset, a Quincy Quarry Citizen Police Radio Scanner picked up word of a male stabbed and bleeding generally in front of Quincy’s two city halls. An...
Alleged Accusations Against Middlesex County Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone’s Conspiracy Scheme to Defraud Beneficiaries Out of Property Shares Thickens
Last week I broke the news about an alleged attempted crime of changing a deed/defrauding family beneficiaries with the assistance of the current Southern Middlesex County Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone. Since the article of allegations came out and surfaced exposing the scheme, the property located at 44 Warren Street in East Cambridge MA. has been taken off the market.
Attleboro police looking for suspects in Walgreens robbery
ATTLEBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Attleboro are searching for two suspects wanted in a robbery at a Walgreens. Authorities said that the man stole several hundred dollars from a customer trying to make a purchase. They said he ran out of the building where another man was waiting. Police...
Family of student who fell from window suing Northeastern sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell from a window last year is suing a sorority at the school for more than $10 million. In 2023, Sarah Cox was a junior at the university and member of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi, and according to court documents, she was at a sorority party in March when she fell from a second-floor window to the driveway below.
Labor Day traffic to the Cape expected to peak Thursday
U.S. travel over Labor Day weekend is expected to be up 9% compared to 2023.Don't expect anything different on the way to the Cape.State of play: AAA and INRIX, a company that analyzes transportation data, suggest motorists avoid traveling Thursday and Friday evenings to escape the worst traffic.Car traffic from Boston to Hyannis will likely peak Thursday around 1:45pm, with 24% more congestion.Expect a trip around then to take an hour and 42 minutes.Zoom out: The worst times to head anywhere are 1pm-7pm Thursday, 2pm-6pm Friday and 8am-11am Saturday, per AAA and INRIX.AAA suggests traveling before 11am Thursday and before...
Foggy start in New England gives way to partly cloudy skies and hot, humid conditions
After a stormy day for some on Monday, we're getting started on this Tuesday with areas of patchy fog in parts of Greater Boston. The fog will give way to partly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Low temperatures will drop Tuesday night into the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.
Northeastern acceptance rate hits all-time low of 5.2% after record application cycle sees nearly 100,000 applications
Northeastern’s acceptance rate continued on its downward trend for the Class of 2028, dropping to a record low of 5.2% for the fall 2024 admissions cycle, according to a spokesperson for the university. This is the third year in a row the admit rate has been in the single-digits, declining from 5.6% in 2023 and 6.7% in 2022, as application rates soar.
On WGBH Radio: Multicultural celebration at Roxbury’s Madison Park to feature opera singers
The show is an ode to cultures from around the world, featuring arias from Europe and the Americas by the Boston Lyric Opera followed by a dynamic performance from Afro-Latin percussionist Cornell Coley. The day will end with a dance party — and lemonades provided by Lime Life. “We...
On WGBH Radio: Best Of BPR 8/16: Boston Lyric Opera & Private Equity Coming For Your Pets
Live Music Friday with Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up “Street Stage” show in Roxbury this weekend, in partnership with Hibernian Hall. And later in the show, the Globe’s Marcela Garcia discusses private equity’s hold on the pet industry.
Do Brockton state rep primary elections have you confused? Here's what you need to know.
BROCKTON — Confused about who's running for state representative in the Tuesday, Sept. 3 primary? We're here to help. Driving around the city and trying to figure out who is on your ballot using yard signs will leave you scratching your head. Candidates don't always put the number of the district on their signs, and the signs aren't always in their district. ...
High School AD Asks Border Collie Owners to Help Control Goose Problem
There may be more than one way to chase a goose. Last month, AB Today reported on San Diego State University's plan to control geese infiltration on its football fields using plastic coyotes. Now, a high school athletic director in Massachusetts is taking a more animated approach. As reported by...
Boston Police Department Bonds with West Roxbury Community at Outdoor "Willy Wonka" Movie Night
West Roxbury residents and District E-5 officers of the Boston Police enjoyed a movie night at Hynes Field, watching "Willy Wonka" together. The event aimed to strengthen ties between the police and the community. Families were treated to free popcorn and ice cream, thanks to contributions from HP Hood and the Boston Police Foundation. The BPD's Community Service Office ensured the night was a success, according to details shared by the Boston Police Department's website.
Eagles Drop First-Half Lead, Tie Iona 2–2 to Open Season
Junior transfer from Duquesne University Ask Ekeland’s first 38 minutes as an Eagle were nothing short of impressive. He scored two goals in Boston College men’s soccer’s season opener against Iona to put his team up 2–0 headed into the half. Unfortunately for the Eagles, Ekeland’s...
SPOTLIGHT – Team USA Doctor Shares Experience of Paris Olympics
We are shedding a spotlight on TEAM USA Olympic Physician Dr. Jason Zaremski. Zaremski recounts his time working in the Olympic Village, his work with his medical team, and he shares highlights and favorite moments from the Paris Games. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE 👇. My name is Jason...
MSPCA seeking adopter for ‘very special’ senior cat
Fifteen-year-old Mittens is in need of a home, the MSPCA says. A “very special” senior cat is in need of a new owner, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said on Monday. Mittens, 15, needs a “perfect retirement home.” He was hit by a...
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