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Student Government Association President advises new Saints to embrace the experience
Politics has always fascinated Benjamin Harrison Paluk ‘25. In two years at Emmanuel College, he’s pursued that interest to the peak of student leadership and career connections at the State House. Looking ahead to the fall semester, the recently elected president of the Student Government Association (SGA) advised...
Vineyard plan to tax $1M-plus real estate transactions gets a boost from Mass. House
The Massachusetts House advanced one of the most hot-button housing policies of the session on Thursday -- but only for six towns and at a session attended by fewer than 10 state representatives. The chamber gave initial approval to a bill sponsored by Rep. Dylan A. Fernandes’, D-Barnstable/Dukes/Nantucket, allowing Martha’s...
Don’t wait until Sunday to take advantage of Allston Christmas, locals say
If you’re hoping to find somewhat fresh finds during Allston Christmas, you might not want to wait until Sunday. “Now’s the time,” said Francesca “Ches” Ely-Spence, who was helping her partner move out of her Allston apartment on Gardner Street Thursday afternoon. “You kind of...
When to hit the road, airports for Labor Day weekend travel
A record number of people are expected to be hitting the road and the airports Friday to celebrate the end of summer. It feels like we say this every year, but early indications are this will be one of the busier holiday weekends, especially on the roads. Starting at 12...
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MDPH confirms third and fourth West Nile Virus cases; Milton increased to high WNV risk status
MDPH confirms third and fourth West Nile Virus cases; Milton increased to high WNV risk status. MDPH has confirmed the third and fourth WNV human cases of the season. An individual within the ages of 60-69 from Norfolk County has tested positive for WNV. An individual within the ages of...
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
You can now carry a switchblade legally as Massachusetts rules ban violates 2nd Amendment
It's now legal to carry switchblades in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a ban on carrying a switchblade knife violated the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, striking down a 1957 state law that forbade the carrying spring-release knives. ...
Beer News: Boston Beer Wins Big At World Beer Awards / Top Beer Drinking Occasions
Boston Beer wins big in the UK. Weve that, top beer occasions, “Words to Drink By” and more. The Boston Beer Company’s Samuel Adams brand, one of the originators of the craft beer movement, dominated the stage in August at the World Beer Awards in the UK with four of its entries winning both Gold and “Best in Country” awards.
76ers blow massive opportunity as rival takes their cake once again
Not many, if at all, would pencil the Philadelphia 76ers in on the losing column of the offseason. The franchise underwent a pleasant 180 this summer, and quickly pivoted after yet another disappointing booting out in the most recent iteration of the playoffs. The standard roster, as it currently stands,...
Jimmy Buffett Draws Massachusetts Cheers a Year After His Death
It was a tribute fit for a pirate. Or a parrot. Zac Brown Band and Kenny Chesney remembered their friend Jimmy Buffett during the second of three sold-out weekend shows at Gillette Stadium on August 24, leading the crowd in a poignant performance of "Come Monday." It just made sense.
Now Here! Alianza Park Series featuring a pop up beer garden in the neighborhood
Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation recently announced the Alianza Park Series, a first-of-its-kind mobile beer garden and hospitality series coming to seven neighborhood parks across the City of Boston. Alianza Park Series combines a menu of small-batch brews from the Latino-owned Roundhead Brewing Company and farm-to-plate Caribbean American eats from Fresh Food Generation. Alianza (“Alliance”) speaks to the business partnership and invites attendees to travel and build community across Boston neighborhoods.
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