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Foggy start in Boston 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.
Spraying planned in 5 Central Mass. towns with high EEE risk: Questions and answers
The state will conduct spraying in five Central Massachusetts towns, starting Tuesday night and continuing for additional days, to kill mosquitoes that could carry the potentially deadly Eastern equine encephalitis. Trucks will spray in Douglas, Dudley, Oxford, Sutton and Uxbridge to minimize the risk of contracting EEE, according to a press release from the...
ArCS connects asylum seekers with local hosts, helping ease an immigrant and homeless crisis
ArCS connects asylum seekers with local hosts, helping ease an immigrant and homeless crisis. State orders forcing migrant families to leave temporary overflow shelters – including one at the Registry of Deeds Building in East Cambridge – creates dire straits for people who fled hostile and dangerous environments in other countries, many of whom do not speak English well or at all.
Cambridge elementary principal to keep job after external investigation
An external investigation launched by the district found that allegations of a toxic workplace were "unsubstantiated," the district announced. An external investigation into a Cambridge Public Schools principal accused of fostering a toxic workplace found the allegations were “not substantiated,” the district said Monday. The conclusion of the...
HazMat 1 Placed in Service
The new HazMat 1 truck was placed in full service on August 26, 2024. HazMat 1 is an Electric Vehicle (EV), built by Rosenbauer on a 2023 International chassis. The apparatus includes a command post with electronic research library and is fully equipped to support our Cambridge Fire Hazardous Materials Task Force at hazardous materials incidents in the city as well as in our mutual aid communities as needed.
Police warn about dangers of posting back to school signs online
It's that time of year when social media is flooded with adorable pictures of kids heading back to school, holding signs proudly displaying all kinds of details like their names, ages, teachers, schools and future professions. But police are issuing an important warning to those excited and proud parents who are getting ready to share these photos on their social media pages.
MBTA board approves new plan for Riverside complex
PHOTO: This design shows what Phase 1 of the new plan for the Riverside MBTA station complex. Courtesy Photo, MBTA. After nearly two years of mystery, we finally have answers about the planned mixed-use development at the Riverside MBTA station in Auburndale. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a revised...
“Had to shoot over two broom handles that were taped together” - Robert Parish developed his high-arching jumper because of his 5’2” high school coach
Robert Parish reveals how his 5'2" high school coach's unconventional training methods led to the development of his iconic high-arcing jumper.
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.
Women's Soccer Shuts Out Marshall to Open 2024 Victorious
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Crimson opened Jordan Field in style tonight, defeating the Marshall Thundering Herd, 1-0, in its first contest of the 2024 season. Harvard picked up its seventh consecutive home opening victory in a dominant all-around effort. Harvard's path to victory was paved by a formidable defensive...
Men’s Soccer Ties Providence, 1-1
NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College men's soccer played to a 1-1 draw against Providence in non-conference action on Monday night at the Newton Soccer Complex. The Eagles took a 1-0 lead early in the contest but the Friars tied things up in the second half. BC is now 0-0-2 on the season while Providence sits at 1-0-1. Marco Dos Santos opened the scoring in the 12th minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Xavier O'Neil shifted his way through the Providence defense, firing a shot from just outside the box that hit off the post. The rebound fell perfectly...
Second investor sues OC Ventures for $3M debt on Greektown complex
A Boston-based lender is suing for a chunk of the “imminent” $52 million sale of OC Ventures CEO Shangxuan Tan’s student housing complex in Greektown, according to a Cook County lawsuit. The lender, Daili Xiao, a real estate agent and manager at investment firm Engel & Völkers...
The Street Chestnut Hill has nine new shops moving in
The Street Chestnut Hill, a new mixed-use property on Boylston Street, has had quite a debut year. Several months ago, WS Development announced the first 14 business moving into the shopping complex. That first wave of shop openings came in June, and now another eight businesses are following suit and setting up shop there.
Getting Their Hands Dirty in the Lab—and in the Charles River
The Charles River serves as the backdrop of Boston University’s mile-long campus, yet many BU students only experience it from afar—and after watching this video, you might not blame them. “We’ve been finding lots and lots of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the Charles River,” says Veronica Gates (CGS’24, CAS’26),...
Somerville police seek help identifying suspect in road rage car vandalism
SOMERVILLE — Somerville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a motor vehicle vandalism incident that occurred on July 20. According to authorities, the incident took place at the intersection of Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue following a traffic altercation. The...
#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...
Why 911 Services Went Down in Boston: Causes and Solutions
In Boston, the sudden disruption of 911 emergency services has sparked concern and raised questions about the reliability of crucial communication channels during emergencies. The recent outage has left residents and officials alike wondering about the underlying causes and the potential risks associated with such failures. When 911 services go...
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