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This Massachusetts Ice Cream Joint is Now Known As the Best Ice Cream Parlor in MA
Massachusetts definitely has its fair share of amazing eateries throughout the state, no matter what food you're in the mood for. Now that we have officially hit Summer and the warmer months, a cold treat might be something perfect to indulge on. Whether you're out east in Boston, or on the western side of Massachusetts in the Berkshires, there are some excellent ice cream shops to hit up! There's even one ice cream shop in the Bay State that just made an exclusive list of the top ice cream parlors in America.
Overnight storms down trees and wires, thousands without power across New England
Massachusetts and parts of southern New England got hit by some serious storms overnight, bringing lightning, strong winds and heavy rain to the area. There was even a tornado warning just before midnight in Plymouth and Bristol counties. The worst of the damage was south of Boston. Downed trees and...
Trees toppled, roads flooded after wild night in Mass. prompts tornado, thunderstorm warnings
Powerful wind gusts knocked down trees, soaking downpours flooded roads, and the dark sky was illuminated by lightning strikes after a wild night of severe weather prompted an array of warnings across Massachusetts.
20 New England Places Named Among the 100 Best to Live on the East Coast
This makes sense to me. I feel like now more than ever, New England towns and cities have received honorable mentions on lists of the best places to live or vacation in. And the FW did exactly that. They've released a list of the top 100 best places to live, 20 of which are in New England. Here are a few that stuck out to me.
People in Boston Were Drinking Beer Covered in Throw Up at Celtics Parade…
The city of champions...that's what Boston is and has been for the past 20 years or so. I mean really, we have been spoiled for the past two decades with championships across the four major sports organizations (NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB). And we know how we do it in Boston...win...
Outside courthouse, hundreds of people, including Turtleboy, await Karen Read verdict
DEDHAM ― Hundreds of people, many wearing pink — the color supporters of Karen Read have chosen to symbolize their support — milled about Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham on Tuesday afternoon awaiting a verdict. The jury in Read's murder trial began deliberating early Tuesday afternoon. They were dismissed shortly after 4 p.m. and will resume deliberations on Wednesday. ...
Gov. Maura Healey sends Massachusetts officials to southern US border with message for migrants
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey sent state officials this week to the U.S.-Mexico border with a message for migrant families that may be planning to come to Boston. They plan to tell families, "Our shelters are full," according to a statement from Mass. Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice.
Weir River Water System operator gives update on discolored water in Hingham, Hull
Over the past week, discolored water has poured from the kitchen sinks, toilets and bathroom faucets of residents in three coastal South Shore towns. Veolia – the company that manages the Weir River Water System, which provides water services to Hingham, Hull and north Cohasset – said the reason for the sediment-laden water reported since June 19 remains under investigation. ...
Giant rat in South Boston inflated in protest of new hotel development
A really big rat has been spotted in broad daylight at least twice this month on the sidewalk of West Broadway in South Boston. But it’s not scurrying inside trashcans or down manholes. It’s plastic, inflated to 10 feet tall and there in the name of workers’ rights....
Protesters confront Mayor Wu at neighborhood 'coffee hour' in Dorchester
Mayor Michelle Wu directly engaged with protestors at her eighteenth and final “coffee hour” gathering Wednesday in a Dorchester park, defending her handling of pro-Palestine encampments and other police conduct. Wu has used the coffee hour events to meet directly with constituents in neighborhoods around the city to...
Brockton-area Fourth of July events: Parades, carnivals, fireworks and more
BROCKTON − The Fourth of July is the anniversary of the declaration of our independence from Great Britain in 1776. Today, the federal holiday gives citizens an opportunity to celebrate our nation's birthday. The Fourth of July has become a day for parades, celebrations, barbecues and fireworks exploding across...
What's open and closed on the Fourth of July in Massachusetts
Boston is known as the birthplace of the American Revolution and nothing beats celebrating the country's birthday in this city. From eating a hot dog next to the Samuel Adams statue to giving a nod at Paul Revere's house in the North End or taking a stroll up Bunker Hill, there are plenty of ways to tip your hat to history.
Quincy Water Main Break Disrupts Morning Commute On Southern Artery
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. The morning commute along Southern Artery in Quincy Point today was turned into a wet mess when a water line broke just as the morning commute was starting to roll. Quincy Quarry can further report, the...
One-third of Boston pools will be closed this summer
Matthew Haugh has gone to Draper Pool in West Roxbury since he was 5 years old. “I was looking forward to getting back to it,” Haugh said. “I just moved back to the city after being away for a while, but when I moved back, the Draper was closed.”
Flash flood warning affecting 4 Massachusetts counties until early Thursday
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 11:44 p.m. in effect until Thursday at 12:45 a.m. for Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties. "At 11:44 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of...
Be on the lookout for a bull roaming the streets of Boston
When it comes to wildlife, Boston has it all! Mean turkeys, swimming coyotes, bald eagles, bunnies, chickens, and now a bull. Yes, a bull. Earlier this week, a bull escaped from a home in Roslindale and is on the loose. Evidently, the resident had no idea that you’re not allowed to keep farm animals, other than chickens, in the city limits. Hmmmm, we can’t imagine why. Maybe for exactly this reason, now there’s a bull roaming the streets of the city.
Arch Street Boston History: A Journey Through Time and History
Explore the rich history of Arch Street in Boston, a place steeped in tradition and significance. Dating back to the mid-19th century, the Franciscans have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of this iconic area. From the founding of the first Italian parish in the United States, St....
Did You Know the Oldest Home in Massachusetts is Over 380 Years Old?
As someone who appreciates all things history, this writer loves living in one of the oldest parts of the country. Massachusetts is home to 192 National Historic Landmark alone, and an additional 85 can be found within our neighboring states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. But these landmarks are...
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