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Man dies after overnight shooting in Boston
BOSTON — A man died after a shooting Saturday night in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, police said. Police were called just before 10 p.m. to the area of 519 Washington St. for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
New England Weather Alert: Severe Storms with Damaging Winds, Hail Expected Monday Afternoon
Boston, MA – Southern New England is under a severe weather alert as thunderstorms are forecasted to impact the region on Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that some storms could become severe, bringing significant threats to the area. According to the NWS Boston office,...
Boston teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
DORCHESTER - A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.A pop-up yogurt shop in DorchesterYou can find Saigon Swirl, which is serving up Asian-inspired frozen yogurt flavors for a limited time, in Dorchester's Fields Corner. But what makes the shop special is who's behind the counter."I thought it was great, especially having kids from Dorchester, like, run this shop. It's really great," said Nyarah Carter-Leary, Saigon Swirl manager."We're just trying to build the students' skill sets, and what better way to than experience?" said Annie Le, head of Boston Little...
Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies
Emerson recently launched a community-building initiative and updated its policies on campus demonstrations, institutional neutrality, and the student code of conduct. The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,” the website says. Here’s how Emersonians can...
Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?
Emerson launched an EmersonTogether initiative that it says aims to build bridges and engage in community healing after the fallout over pro-Palestinian protests and arrests last spring. A number of administrators and faculty members are part of the three operational teams, focusing on content creation, capacity, and coordination. But four...
Emerson Board of Trustees announce policy on ‘institutional neutrality and mutual respect’
As part of a wave of announcements heading into the new school year, the Emerson College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a policy on institutional neutrality and mutual respect earlier this month. The board’s statement comes amid continued campus tension due to the arrests of 118 student protesters in April...
Music and masquerade: Caribbean festival being celebrated in Boston
BOSTON — Hundreds of people are gathering Saturday at the annual Caribbean Festival and parade, which is being celebrated in Boston. Last year, eight people were shot at the Caribbean festival. There were no life-threatening injuries, but the police say they will be out in force to keep the parade safe.
Shawsheen Tech Announces Limited Openings For Grade 10 Transfer Students
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is now accepting applications for a limited number of transfer students entering the 10th grade. As a premier vocational high school, Shawsheen offers students an exceptional educational experience with options to study more than 20 industry-relevant vocational programs. Currently, there are...
WHS Class Of 1969 Announces 55th Reunion On September 7
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School Class of 1969 is holding its 55th Reunion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue). The cost is $25 per person, which includes pizza, antipasto salad, sandwiches, dessert, and a cash...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Town Still Looking To Fill Finance Committee Vacancy
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is accepting applications from interested individuals who would like to volunteer their services as a member of the Finance Committee. Letters of interest, or a completed application for appointment, may be directed to the Finance Committee Appointing Committee, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.
WCTV NEWS: “Under The Lights” Is Back For Season 3, Watch First Two Episodes
Below is an announcement from Wilmington Community Television:. Under the Lights Season 3 Episode 1: Summer Session. Season Three of Under the Lights is upon us! In episode one, we watch the remarkable senior class of 2024 graduate, but not before Christian Febbo overcomes 1 in 1 million odds to land a spot on a Division I college roster. We get to know Wilmington High Cheerleaders Bella Iascone, Lily King, Mary Almas and Erin Murray, who talk about their favorite memories from the last season, the upcoming season, and of course, the toughest question of all: their thoughts on Bella’s brother and 2024 football captain Nick’s haircut. We also follow rising sophomore quarterback Mark Holleran’s offseason workouts, hear junior Colin Allard’s thoughts on Holleran’s progress, and join the Wildcats as they begin their summer 7 on 7 play.
Family of Northeastern student critically injured in fall from window files negligence lawsuit against Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell out of a second-floor window while at a party for members of Alpha Epsilon Phi last year has filed a lawsuit against the university chapter and national chapter of the sorority, alleging multiple counts of negligence in the incident. The lawsuit,...
2025 TE Stevie Amar commits to Boston College
Onxard (Calif.) Oaks Christian three-star tight end Stevie Amar has committed to Boston College, he announced on Saturday morning. He chose the Eagles while also holding Power Four offers from California, Arizona State, BYU, Baylor, Arizona, SMU, Texas Tech and Louisville. Amar is the No. 831 overall prospect and No. 49 TE in the 2025 […] The post 2025 TE Stevie Amar commits to Boston College appeared first on On3.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for August 17, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Saturday, August 17, 2024:. Isadora Lopes Pereira (30, North Andover) was served a summons for Operating A Motor Vehicle With A Suspended License and License Plate Violation. (6:43am) Terrell D. Jones (23, Wilmington) was served a summons...
Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving Reveals 2024-25 Schedule
Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season, aiming to maintain its status as Ivy League champions with a challenging, road-focused agenda. The season kicks off on November 15-16 with a double-dual meet against Cornell and Dartmouth in Ithaca, New York, and features only two home meets at Blodgett Pool. The Crimson hopes to build on last year's strong start and will join the Minnesota Invitational in December before resuming its season in January against Arizona. The regular season culminates with the Ancient Eight rivalry meet against Yale and Princeton, leading into the Ivy League Championships at the end of February.
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
Woburn resident hosting tennis event
Tournament Director Jeff Semon of Woburn has announced the first Lexington Tennis Doubles Championship. “The goal of the LTDC is to engage tennis players of all levels and abilities in friendly competition to grow and sustain the game of tennis in Lexington and beyond,” Semon said. The LTDC will...
Boston man inspired by brother who died from gun violence brings hope to youth
BOSTON - Jamaal Wornum of One Love Sports Academy is giving out hope to youngsters. That's why he's BZ's MVP.Inspired by his brotherWornum's program has become a path to the future for young people. he is the found of One Love Sports Academy in Boston, and organizations that uses sports as an avenue to connect to kids and grow them athletically and academically"Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, unfortunately, the young people deal with a lot of trauma, so without these outlets that my program and other programs offer, they would just be dealing with their trauma and not knowing how to," Wornum...
Springsteen Was the First Rocker to Play Boston’s Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park has seen its share of action in the 100-plus years it has been active. For my money, the 2004 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees that led to Boston's first World Series title in 86 years was about as exciting as it gets.
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