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After stabbing, Ed Flynn calls for pause on Boston Common events
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has called for a pause on permitted events around the Boston Common after a stabbing in the area left one man injured Wednesday. In an interview Thursday, Flynn, who has publicly indicated interest in running for mayor, said Boston needs to acknowledge “significant public safety challenges in Downtown Crossing and Boston Common and along Tremont Street.”
Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination
A group of more than a dozen students and alumni filed a complaint against Northeastern with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Aug. 12, urging a federal investigation into the university’s handling of alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Palestine-supporting students before and after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
As Vineyard Wind tries to recover after turbine incident, new Salem wind project begins
Despite ongoing issues at the first major offshore wind farm in the country that has temporarily halted energy production, Massachusetts is continuing to emphasize wind as a source of renewable energy. That starts with another major project on the North Shore. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Celtics' 2021 gamble continues to pay dividends
The Boston Celtics signed Sam Hauser to a two-way contract in 2021. The sharpshooting forward had gone undrafted despite narrowly missing out on the coveted 50/40/90 statline during his final collegiate season with the Virginia Cavaliers. Since joining the Celtics, Hauser has proved himself to be one of the best movement shooters in the NBA. He quickly impressed Boston's coaching staff, earning him a full-scale deal before the end of his rookie season. Then, in just his third year in the league, he played a key role in Boston's stampede to a championship.Hauser took to the court for 79 regular-season games...
Watch Matt Damon, Casey Affleck pretend to rob a Dunkin'
BOSTON - An attempted Damon and Affleck heist doesn't go as planned in a new commercial to promote "The Instigators" movie that was shot in Boston."We got good news and bad news. The good news is your shift's over. The bad news is you're being robbed," Casey Affleck tells a Dunkin' cashier while threateningly pointing his paper bag-covered hand at him. "You ever been robbed before? This is what it looks like."Affleck and Matt Damon's scheme is not clever enough to fool the donut chain employee, however."I can see your hand, Einstein," the worker says. "Two instigators here, huh?"With their...
Celtics Schedule: Tatum's first game vs. Kerr, Warriors and 8 other must-watch dates
The full Boston Celtics schedule for the 2024-25 season has been revealed. Every game, every matchup, and every revenge date is set in stone, so fans can start marking down some big events on their calendars. One of the most notable dates will be Jayson Tatum’s first game against head...
Ipswich Inn Bed and Breakfast hits the market
IPSWICH — The Ipswich Inn Bed and Breakfast on East Street is now up for sale. Listed by J. Barrett & Company for $1.499 million, the property is in the in-town residential zoning district. The main house includes seven bedrooms (each with a bath), a formal dining room, commercial...
Craig Breslow acknowledges 'pitching and defense' as concerns that could cost Red Sox down stretch
Appearing on The Greg Hill Show Thursday, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow acknowledged that “pitching and defense” are concerns that could cost Boston down the stretch. Both were on display in Wednesday night’s loss.
A sports agent from Mass. went viral. He isn’t ready to fade away.
Sean Stellato is from Salem, Massachusetts, and to this day lives in the Boston area. His vibes, nevertheless, are pure New Jersey. On a Friday morning in late July, the New York Giants were deep into training camp for the upcoming season, with dozens of athletes hoping to secure one of 53 spots on the team. Across the street, at MetLife Stadium, Sean Stellato swaggered through the largely empty corridors, totally at ease.
Wildfire smoke in Boston may move closer to ground
BOSTON - Wildfire smoke from fires out west continues to be visible in the skies above Boston and the forecast calls for it to worsen on Friday, which could lead to air quality alerts in the region.Why is it hazy in Boston today?If you are a "Star Wars" fan, you undoubtedly are familiar with the dusty, desert planet of Tatooine. Perhaps you've even dreamed of one day visiting this fictional place. Well, today is your day! Just step outside and look up!Ok, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but our sky does have a hazy, brownish tint.Those aren't clouds and...
Boston Celtics fans share stories of how they felt upon learning Kevin Garnett was being dealt to Boston
When the trade that brought future Hall of Fame big man Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2007 was complete, the energy in the city of Boston and beyond surrounding the Celtics was palpable. The storied franchise had endured an extended period of time as a mediocre to bad ball club between their last era of contention under legendary small forward Larry Bird. It did have a few solid seasons in the early aughts, with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker making some postseason noise, though. But it was nothing like how Garnett immediately shifted the culture and...
Andover Town Yard project takes another step forward
ANDOVER — The Town Yard is one step closer to seeing a 248,788-square-foot, mixed-use redevelopment. The Planning Board unanimously approved the project at 11 Lewis St. on Thursday following lengthy discussions. Louis Minicucci, president of Minco Development, the North Andover-based developer in charge of the project, estimated this could...
This Peabody man is looking for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Ken O., a property management treasurer, 60, is "ready for love." Peabody resident Ken O. is looking for love, and he wants all of America to know it. He’s about to compete on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette.”. “I’m ready for love,” Ken said in an...
Carney Closure Means Loss Of Health Care “Cornerstone”
DPH Commissioner: “The Pain In That Room Was Truly Palpable”. STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 14, 2024…..With Carney Hospital on the brink of shuttering, Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein described a Dorchester community forum on Steward Health Care’s planned closure as “sad” but offered no path forward for saving the facility.
Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the reality of the playoff pursuit
The Red Sox, as feisty as they are, most likely aren’t making the playoffs. Playing nine innings while starting to wonder if Triston Casas is as comfortable in Worcester as Manny Ramirez was once upon a time during a prolonged rehab assignment in Pawtucket …. 1. It’s OK to...
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