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Boston Police Apprehend 'Most Wanted' Suspect Oscar Colon in Roxbury for Larceny and Property Destruction Charges
Today, officers in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood successfully apprehended Oscar Colon, who was previously at the top of the BPD's Most Wanted List. At around 12:30 PM, District B-2 (Roxbury) officers executed an arrest warrant near 43 Smith Street. Colon, 43, a Boston resident, was detained based on an outstanding warrant from Roxbury District Court.
You can safely rule out one wealthy New Englander to buy the Celtics
The question seemed to be a half-joke. But it was asked anyway. Would Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob consider buying the Boston Celtics?. That’s quite a tough proposition, because Lacob would have to sell his majority stake in the Warriors in order to gain control of the Celtics. But Lacob is a native of New Bedford, Mass. who grew up a C’s fan and even invested in the team with the Grousbeck family back in 2006.
Mass. residents are feeling the burden of housing and transportation costs, survey finds
Across the state, people are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs and a struggling public transportation system. That’s according to a new survey of 1,408 Massachusetts residents conducted by the MassINC polling group for Transportation for Massachusetts. The poll had support from the Barr Foundation. If you purchase...
Morning rain lingers, impacting Boston's Tuesday commute
The order of the day is timing and placement of the rain. While the heaviest seems to sit out over the ocean, there are still some spots that could get tangled up in a few downpours Tuesday morning, especially northwest of Interstate 495. Like all tropical plumes such as this,...
What happened at the Cannabis Control Commission?
As issues — and damning headlines — pile up at the agency, Massachusetts officials are hoping to appoint a receiver before the end of the legislative term. They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And lately, it seems that the smoke is billowing from the Cannabis Control Commission.
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
New CharlieCard store opening July 29, MBTA announces
The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. The CharlieCard Store is about to refill its card. The MBTA announced a overhaul of the CharlieCard Store, now called the Charlie Service Center, on Monday. The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. Riders can...
Mass. CM Firm Promotes Two
North Reading, MA – Columbia has appointed Josh Blake and Russ Parady to the newly-established vice president/general superintendent position. Blake and Parady are each long-time members of Columbia’s Field Operations team. “The promotions of Josh and Russ are a strong demonstration of not only Columbia’s appreciation of their...
Major Boston-area bank to shutter 7 branches
The closures come as TD Bank works to restructure its physical locations. TD Bank is closing seven branches in Massachusetts, including two in Boston. In addition to the Boston locations, the bank is closing branches in Belmont, Brewster, Burlington, Lexington, and Pocasset (Bourne). According to a bank statement, the branches...
Hagerty Named CEO at Vicinity Energy
Boston – Vicinity Energy announced the appointment of Kevin Hagerty as the company’s new chief executive officer and president. Bill DiCroce has led Vicinity and its predecessors as CEO and president since 2012 and will stay on as executive chairman of Vicinity’s board of directors. “I am...
Rex Orange County Announces North American Tour Playing Two Shows At Boch Center This October
On the heels of announcing his new album The Alexander Technique, Rex Orange County has announced North American and UK tour FINALLY: A Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County. Rex Orange County has built acclaim for his incredible live shows, documented on his 2020 live album Live At Radio City Music Hall, but in the upcoming run produced by Live Nation he's taking a decidedly different approach to his music's live presentation. Instead of playing the biggest venues possible in each market, Rex has opted to build out a stage show best suited for theaters that will allow him to bring The Alexander Technique to life in a stage show unlike any that he's done before across multiple performances in nearly every market on the tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 26, 2024, at BochCenter.org.
Cottonwood Group Announced East Coast Team Expansion
LOS ANGELES—Cottonwood Group, a private equity real estate investment firm, announced an East Coast team expansion with two strategic leadership hires and three internal promotions to support the firm’s growth in its Boston office. Cottonwood founder and CEO Alexander Shing made the announcement. “Cottonwood continues its strategic growth...
Needham Night to Honor Rep. Garlick, Local Businesses
• Established institutions and a new venture will earn special accolades at the Charles River Regional Chamber’s annual event Tuesday night. Needham Night, a community network opportunity, doubles as an award ceremony honoring local businesses that have made an impact. This year, Bigbelly Solar, The Common Room and the Needham Revitalization Trust Fund will be recognized, as will outgoing state Rep. Denise Garlick, who will finish her 14th and final year at the State House at the end of December.
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