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These Two Boston Data Scientists Share More Than a City
Blood boils best in Fenway. If there’s one thing Bostonians bond over, it’s the Red Sox. Decked out in ensembles of red, blue and white, baseball fanatics flood the streets around the stadium. Fans may come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life; yet, when they gather in the tiered red seats of Fenway Park, they are all united.
Noah Kahan offers livestream options for sold-out Fenway Park shows
BOSTON — Noah Kahan is playing two sold-out shows at Fenway Park in Boston this week, and you can get a front-row seat to the action right in the comfort of your home. The Strafford, Vermont, native is selling livestream packages to both the Thursday night and Friday night shows on his tour, with a virtual ticket to watch along costing $15.
Theatre Tonight: “We Were Friends” -Firelight Theatre Workshop, July 18
Tonight, July 18, is another night that has multiple very cool events that make it difficult to choose. You can remind yourself of Weston events at any time by going to https://westonowl.com/event-calendar/ though the fine print is that sometimes the Owl forgets to include some items. Folks, it’s a blog not a newspaper and even owls are fallible. Other events tonight include a Land’s Sake Family Farm Night, movie night at First Parish and a summer fair at Westgate Church. But if you are a theatre person, here’s one for you:
Councilor Flynn Responds to the Newly Released Boston Rodent Action Plan
BOSTON – With the release of the city’s Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP), Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn believes that although there are positive steps outlined on ways to address our pest control crisis and better coordination among our dedicated city departments, the plan falls short of the recommendation of both Councilor Flynn and the study’s author, renowned rodent urbanologist Dr. Bobby Corrigan, that the city revisit the idea of formally creating a “rat czar” like New York City has implemented. Moreover, after talking with residents and businesses across the city for years, Councilor Flynn takes issue with the analysis of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) that our current pest control crisis does not pose a high public health threat to the residents of Boston and their families.
Rock & Roll Photos By Leo Gozbekian Will Be on Display at City Winery Boston in August
Leo Gozbekian, who for the past 50 years has been photographing a veritable “Who's Who” of musicians who have performed in Boston, will exhibit Rock and Roll Photos -My Early Years/the 70s, at City Winery Boston's gallery space throughout August, 2024, as part of its on-going series of visual art installations.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from July 18-25 about Matignon land, cookie shop, moth count
Attend meetings in Cambridge from July 18-25 about Matignon land, cookie shop, moth count. These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City Calendar and in the city’s Open Meetings Portal. Invitation to the Moth Ball. Cambridge Moth...
Attend meetings in Somerville from July 18-25 for real estate deal powering affordable homes
Attend meetings in Somerville from July 18-25 for real estate deal powering affordable homes. These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website. Low-income housing swap. Somerville Housing Authority, 4 p.m. Thursday. The authority takes the...
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville including Nice, A Fest, and Northbeast poetry
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville including Nice, A Fest, and Northbeast poetry. Summer Concert Series: Sho Humphries from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Palmer and John F. Kennedy streets, Harvard Square, Cambridge. Free. The singer-songwriter has powerful ukulele playing and an emotive voice. Co-sponsored by Club Passim and the Berklee College of Music. Information is here.
Special Council Holds Hearing on Regulations for Micro-Mobility Vehicles
Amid mounting public-safety concerns surrounding mopeds and other micro-mobility vehicles operating recklessly on Boston’s streets and sidewalks, a special City Council committee hearing was held to discuss the city’s rules and regulations for these vehicles on Tuesday, July 9, at City Hall. District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan...
Community questions demotion of Boston police official named to POST Commission
The demotion of Eddy Chrispin as a member of the high-level command staff at the Boston Police Department has been the talk of the town. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox demoted Chrispin from deputy superintendent after Chrispin accepted a position on the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, a police oversight board.
Bentley's historic volleyball team adds team academic honor
WALTHAM, Mass. – The historic 2023 Bentley volleyball team added an academic honor from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), the AVCA recently announced. For the 11th consecutive year, Bentley earned the AVCA Team Academic Award. In order to achieve this feat, the Falcons exceeded at 3.30 GPA for the academic year.
Belmont woman says cat was shot with BB gun
BELMONT -- A Belmont woman is upset and scared after she says someone shot her cat with a BB gun.Pointing to the stitched wound on her cat, Akilah, Renee Tracy said, "once I opened it up, this silver shine just reflected back to me and my stomach just sunk. I knew immediately what it was."The two-year-old cat is still recovering, and skittish, after a terribly traumatizing incident right in their own Belmont neighborhood. Renee was in her yard last Thursday morning when her cat returned crying. He'd wandered off for just 10 minutes. "I noticed this wet spot on his forehead....
Spring Innovation Seed Grants Support 5 CFA Student Projects
After successfully piloting a seed grant program between Innovate@BU and the College of Fine Arts during the fall 2019 semester, five new seed grants have been awarded this spring to students developing creative projects and performances that include a social impact component. Learn more about the five supported projects below.
Boston police arrest two, seize firearms after pursuit
BOSTON — Two men were arrested and three firearms were recovered late Tuesday night after Boston Police responded to a person-with-a-gun call in Mattapan. At approximately 11:36 p.m., officers from District B-3 pursued Markeith Walton, 21, of Marlborough, and Robert Scott, 26, of Mattapan, following a report of armed individuals at 33 Stanton Street.
Faulty concrete found in massive condo community in Boston suburbs
DRACUT, Mass. — More crumbling concrete found in Massachusetts, and this time, it's been discovered in a massive condo community not far from Boston. Those who live there say it's a warning sign for everyone in the state, and Beacon Hill must finally take action to help struggling homeowners financially.
The Entire Internet Is Losing Their Minds Over Jayson Tatum’s 4th Grade Essay That Revealed What Team He Desired to Play For
The Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum achieved a long-standing dream by leading Boston to their 18th championship. However, many NBA fans might not be aware of the goals Tatum set for himself before his basketball career took off. The Celtics’ star posted a snapshot on Instagram that revealed the...
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