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85 truckloads of asphalt scraped out of Sumner Tunnel during first days of closure
BOSTON — Work crews have scraped 85 truckloads of asphalt off the road surface inside Boston's Sumner Tunnel since the start of a monthlong closure on Friday and are now working on repairs to the concrete deck below. For the second consecutive summer, the busy tunnel from East Boston...
MassDOT to Host Friday Hearing On New Truck Safety Rules
On Friday, MassDOT will host a public hearing on new rules that will require side-guards, improved mirrors, and backup cameras on trucks that do business with the state government. The rules would take effect on January 1, 2025, in accordance with the 2022 Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities. That law...
Gordon-Conwell Welcomes New Faculty and a Counseling Department Director
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is excited to announce three faculty appointments for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Glenn Butner, Jr. joins the seminary as associate professor of theology; alumnus Dr. Trey (William) F. Nation III (MDiv ’14, MAOT ’15) assumes the role of assistant professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies; and Dr. Jenny John transitions into the role of director of the Hamilton counseling program.
Audiobooks for your train, plane or automobile ride this summer
If you're looking for an audiobook to take along on your travels this summer, host Scott Tong gets some recommendations from Here & Now's go-to book expert, Traci Thomas of "The Stacks" podcast. Audiobook recommendations from Traci Thomas. "True Grit" by Charles Portis. "Oye" by Melissa Mogollon. "Challenger" by Adam...
Boston was the first major city to pair fair housing with zoning. How’s it going?
Like many major cities across the country, Boston has a history of segregation: Exclusionary zoning was used for decades to exclude people of color and low-income people from the city’s more affluent neighborhoods, according to a report last year commissioned by the Boston Foundation. Now Boston is attempting to...
First responders revive girl, 3, underwater for 3 minutes in Georgetown
An investigation of the incident is underway by police and fire departments. First responders revived a 3-year-old girl who was submerged underwater for more than three minutes in an above-ground pool Sunday afternoon, according to the Georgetown police and fire departments. At about 4:56 p.m., first responders arrived at a...
Sale closed in Boston: $1.6 million for a condominium
The historic property located at 588 Tremont Street in Boston was sold on June 10, 2024. The $1,550,000 purchase price works out to $856 per square foot. The condominium, built in 1899, has an interior space of 1,810 square feet. This apartment has three bedrooms and three baths. On the exterior, the home features a flat roof design. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property is situated on a lot spanning 1,810 square feet.
PRB Boulangerie is opening at Time Out Market
If your coffee routine could use a little je ne sais quoi, head to Time Out Market Boston. PRB Boulangerie is opening imminently at the Fenway food hall with espresso, croissants and more from the team behind some of the city’s best French restaurants. PRB Boulangerie, which has existing...
Joanne Moffatt '70: A Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy
As Joanne Quinn Moffatt ’70 ends her seven-year tenure on the Alumni Association Board and four-year term as president, she looked back on the defining moments of her time at Emmanuel, her distinguished career as a human-resources professional, and her legacy as an active, engaged, and generous Alumna. Moffatt's...
Emmanuel College Athletics launches new website
“We are beyond excited to begin a new partnership with SIDEARM Sports and give information never seen before to our audience while [also] enhancing their experience,” said Director of Athletic Communications David Rixham. SIDEARM Sports hosts the athletic websites of hundreds of NCAA institutions across divisions, including local schools...
Boston Police Identify 2 Shooting Victims Killed July 5
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Police have identified two shooting victims killed in separate incidents last week the day after the 4th of July. Last Friday, Boston Police responded to Shawmut Ave. near Ramsay Park around 1:30 a.m. after getting a report of a shooting. They found a man suffering...
Manchester Select Board Sets 2025 Priorities
Each year the Select Board identifies a handful or so of priority projects that it hopes to advance during the fiscal year which runs from July through June. Of course, during the course of the year, any number of issues can arise that demands attention often in place of the priorities that were identified but hopefully attention can return back to the priorities.
Video: Watch Kelli O'Hara at the Boston Pops July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Last Thursday, Bloomberg TV aired The Boston Pops 2024 Fireworks Spectacular, the beloved Boston tradition celebration honoring Independence Day. The event takes place at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade and this year was headlined by Tony Award-winning actress Kelli O’Hara. Directed by Keith Lockhart, The 2024...
Opening Night of Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park on July 9
This summer’s Elma Lewis Playhouse in Franklin Park performances kicks off July 9 with fan favorite Angelena and the Unit. The shows feature Amanda “Lady Emcee” Merricks, who’s back for her 10th Playhouse season. All shows are free on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to dusk....
‘They have been so rude’: Travelers upset after flight to London suddenly diverted to Boston
Dozens of travelers are scrambling to find a new flight or hotel accommodations after a plane destined for London was suddenly diverted to Boston’s Logan Airport early Monday morning.
Reverend Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner (STH’97) Authors “Practicing What Jesus Preached: A Month-Long Journey of Reflection, Practice, and Prayer”
Reverend Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner (STH’97) authored the 2023 text: Practicing What Jesus Preached: A Month-Long Journey of Reflection, Practice, and Prayer. “Daily devotions work wonders. In this fine collection of reflections on the Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Garner encourages us to meditate upon Jesus’s words, consider their meaning, put them into practice, and pray for the Lord’s blessing in the midst of work and life. A verse, a reflection, a question, a practice, and a prayer will greet you, as you travel for a month with Jesus, putting his preaching into practice.”
Revels to Present The Gesualdo Six in ‘Secret Byrd’
Revels is set to present “Secret Byrd” from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2024 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. The event, which is produced by Concert Theatre Works and directed / created by Bill Barclay, features The Gesualdo Six as they celebrate the 400-year legacy of the famed English composer William Byrd.
Berklee City Music Celebrates Three Decades Empowering Young Artists
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Berklee City Music, an unparalleled educational enrichment initiative that supports youth in underserved communities locally and, now, globally. Misael Martinez, assistant vice president of Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship, describes City Music as an “holistic approach to training performing artists, building leaders, and...
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