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‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
10 Years Ago, One of the Biggest Stories in New England Was About Market Basket and Loyalty
There are very few times that I go into Market Basket and don't think about the incredible display of loyalty that the employees showed 10 years ago this summer. In the summer of 2014, Market Basket's Board of Directors decided to fire Artie T. Demoulas. The next day, many employees started to strike due to loyalty with Artie T. and demanded that he be reinstated as CEO. Every media outlet gave the same story, stating that it was a family fight between two of the store's big bosses: cousins Artie T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas, grandsons of Arthur Demoulas, a Greek immigrant who founded the chain years ago.
Boston mayor urges Carney landlord to use property for health care purposes
BOSTON — Two Massachusetts hospitals owned by bankrupt Steward Health Care are preparing to close next week. About 1,200 employees will be out of work when Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer shut their doors. Earlier this month, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wrote a...
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
Town continues its preparation on MBTA zoning case
The Select Board and the Planning Board met in its second executive session with the attorneys defending the town in the lawsuit to discuss strategy on Aug. 14. Select Board member Ben Zoll voted against going into the most recent executive session with the Planning Board. “The motion was to...
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
Here is where the City of Fall River currently stands concerning the Bank Street Armory
While it may seem to most Fall River residents that no movement has taken place recently concerning the Bank Street Armory, that is not totally accurate. Here is a timeline that got us to where we are today. Mayor Paul Coogan had previously approved the sale of the Bank Street...
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.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s latest comments should terrify the NBA
Last postseason, as the national media toiled on television, radio, and in print, concocting imaginary storylines to force drama upon the Boston Celtics, they succeeded. Fans across the Twitterverse and other social media platforms took the bait hook, line, and sinker. But they were the only ones. The entire team...
Preseason Notebook: The Tight Ends
Boston College's tight end squad showcases a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, emphasizing their strategic versatility. Offensive coordinator Will Lawing highlights the group’s intelligence and daily improvement. Key players like Jeremiah Franklin, Kamari Morales, and Matt Ragan are anticipated to play significant roles, with Franklin aiming to build on last season's performance.
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
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.
Take your dog to this Boston Starbucks for free gift cards, pet portraits
You can get a portrait of your dearest dog and free coffee at a Massachusetts Starbucks this weekend. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s pet lifestyle brand Kismet is celebrating National Dog Day a few days early. While the fun holiday is on Monday, Aug. 26, the celebratory event at a Boston Starbucks is this weekend.
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