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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.
Boston launches city-wide free meals for kids until the end of summer
“In the summer, it's essential that every child in Boston has continued access to nutritious meals.”. Children across Boston can now eat for free at more than 30 sites across the city until the end of August. The Boston Summer Eats program, which started in 2017 to expand access to...
Traffic stop in Dorchester leads to fentanyl trafficking arrest, gun seizure
DORCHESTER — A routine check on an uninspected vehicle early Monday morning resulted in the arrest of a Dorchester man on multiple charges, including fentanyl trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm, according to Massachusetts State Police. Around 4:30 a.m. on June 24, Trooper Tim Moriarty of the SP-South...
‘Nervous doesn't begin to cut it': Harvard student prepares to address RNC
A student at Harvard University was getting ready to address the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday. Shabbos Kestenbaum has been vocal about Harvard's handling of the fallout on campus after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and Israel's subsequent war in Gaza. Kestenbaum, who identifies himself as a lifelong Democrat, says...
Finalists Picked For 18th Invest In Others Awards
The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation announced 15 advisor finalists across five award categories, who will be honored at the 18th annual Invest in Others Awards on Sept. 19 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Combined, Invest in Others will be honoring 90 financial advisors this year. At...
Boston's Museum of Science opens new "Innovation: Earth" exhibit
BOSTON -- A brand-new exhibit opened up on Wednesday at the Museum of Science about our changing climate and the solutions to solve it. Innovation EarthWBZ's Jacob Wycoff was one of the first to tour the museum's "Innovation: Earth," part of their year-long "Earthshot" theme. It's a place where both kids and adults can learn and enjoy the exhibit."We want everyone to be very hopeful and to have a really positive outlook for the future," said Senior Exhibit Designer Dorian Juncewicz. This positive outlook comes from creative solutions -- something the museum highlights in lots of interactive ways. The cornerstone learning space...
The extreme heat is costing our economy
From the strain our air conditioners put on our wallets and our power grid, to the ripple effects across transportation networks, this extreme heat isn’t just dangerous to our health, it’s costing our economy. Hot temperatures over long periods of time can strain the electric grid, cause transportation...
At this Bedford, Mass. pool, there's no swimming allowed
BEDFORD, Mass. — A leading research and development nonprofit,MITRE recently opened a 620,000-gallon water tank for testing marine robotics and other innovations for the "blue economy." "One of the main uses that we've had a lot of interest in is underwater autonomous robots," says Nick Rotker, chief blue tech...
Free Roller Skating Rink Open All Summer Long In Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A free, outdoor pop-up roller skating rink is open for the summer in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Rollerama at Kendall Common was put together by MIT's real estate group, and it's part of an initiative to bring the community to the newly-acquired space on the corner of Broadway and Third Street.
New nasal spray may help treat patients with dementia, research shows
BOSTON -- A new study shows that an experimental nasal spray could help treat dementia.Researchers at the University of Texas recently developed a nasal spray that can effectively deliver antibodies against a protein called "tau" that builds up in the brains of patients with dementia.They discovered that a single dose was able to reduce the accumulation of this tau protein and improve cognitive function in mice. Eventually, researchers plan to test this treatment on humans with the hope that it will become a viable option for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
West End Museum hosts Adam Nimoy, son of pioneering multicultural ‘Star Trek’ star
On June 30, Adam Nimoy spoke in Boston at The West End Museum as part of a book tour for his new memoir “The Most Human: Reconciling With My Father, Leonard Nimoy” (Chicago Review Press, June 4, 2024). It was the younger Nimoy’s second visit in a decade...
Three Arrested, Firearms and Drugs Seized Following Armed Robbery in Roxbury
Following a reported armed robbery in Roxbury, the Boston Police Department, with detectives from District B-2, conducted a search warrant on Adams Street leading to the recovery of four firearms and the arrest of three suspects. The operation unfolded after officers responded to the scene of the robbery at 479 Blue Hill Avenue on July 11, 2024, where three armed suspects allegedly robbed a business before fleeing, according to the Boston Police Department report.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reacts to big moves made by Sixers, Knicks
The 2024 offseason has been dominated by the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks as both teams have loaded up to try and take down the Boston Celtics in the East. The Celtics are the defending champs and everybody in the league has their eyes on Boston. The Sixers went out and brought in Paul George in free agency to form a strong trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also brought in proven veterans such as Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, and Caleb Martin to help push the Sixers over the top in the East. The Knicks, who eliminated the...
Bruins take care of another restricted free agent
The Bruins are down to just one order of business when it comes to their restricted free agent class. Already having defensemen Michael Callahan and Alec Regula inked to deals late last week, Tuesday came with the signing of forward Marc McLaughlin to a one-year, two-way deal worth $775,000 at the NHL level, and has now left goaltender Jeremy Swayman as the B’s last remaining restricted free agent.
Taylor Swift look-alike show draws fans, social media buzz to New Hampshire Canobie Lake Park
It's a Cruel Summer at Canobie Lake Park, just over the Massachusetts line in Salem, New Hampshire. Lost “The Great War” with Ticketmaster trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour? Are you down bad crying at the gym over missing the highest grossing tour of all time? Look no further than Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire to get your Swiftie fix.
Methuen Plans Purchase of Historic Searles Estate; Perry to Seek Council Support
Methuen plans to purchase the historic estate of the late Edward F. Searles from the Sisters of Presentation of Mary and establish an independent commission to guide its future. Methuen Mayor Neil Perry said Tuesday the city last Friday signed an agreement, subject to City Council approval, to buy the...
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