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Police search for ‘endangered’ teen girl who went missing in Chelsea
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Chelsea Police Department at (617) 466-4800. The Chelsea Police Department is urging residents to be on the lookout for 16-year-old Tessa Rivera of New Bedford, who went missing on July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black sweatpants, and...
Rajah Nagarajah Discusses Tive's IFPA Foodservice Platform and Transforming Innovations
BOSTON, MA - This week’s foodservice focus among industry trailblazers is continuing to drive innovation and ingenuity at the forefront of fresh, with companies like Tive helping customers streamline their businesses while addressing the mounting challenges in today’s fresh food landscape. To discuss more about the company’s efforts is Rajah Nagarajah, Director of Sales, Tive’s Food Team, who laid out the vision for the company going into the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference.
To stay or to go: Is the cost of living forcing young people out of Boston?
With a hub of universities, a mecca of medicine and a rich history, Boston is an attractive city for young people. But the high cost of living may be driving them out. A Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce survey sparked a great deal of conversation earlier this year as it outlined the reasons young people are asking whether they should stay in Boston.
Kane Brown Issues Apology After a Fire Disrupts His Sold-Out Fenway Park Show, Fans Exit to “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
After establishing a massive social media following, Kane Brown broke onto the country music scene with his 2015 hit “Used to Love You Sober.” In October 2017, the Tennessee native became the first artist to achieve simultaneous No. 1 hits on all five main Billboard country charts. Recently Brown, 30, played his second sold-out show at Boston’s historic Fenway Park. Unfortunately, the “Miles On It” singer had to cut his Saturday (July 20) show short after a small fire broke out near the stage. Now, Brown is speaking out about the incident.
Berklee College of Music Appoints Next President
Music industry executive Jim Lucchese will begin the role as of January 1, 2025. Massachusetts’s Berklee College of Music has appointed Jim Lucchese as its fifth president, effective as of January 1, 2025. Until Lucchese officially begins the role, Berklee’s provost, David Bogen, will continue serving as interim president; Betsy Newman, senior vice president of student enrollment and engagement, will remain as interim executive vice president.
Bestselling author to hold virtual talk for the library
READING - Elizabeth Acevedo, author of “the Power of Poetry”, is set to virtually visit the Reading Public Library on July 23. During the talk from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Acevedo will “provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop.”
Ciolfi reflects on his growth approaching two-year anniversary
Guy Ciolfi, the owner of Chicken & The Pig, celebrates growth and community involvement as his restaurant approaches its two-year anniversary. After nearly two years operating the restaurant, Ciolfi advises aspiring restaurant owners that “it’s hard work.” Despite the hard work, he has continued to develop his restaurant while giving back to the community of Lynnfield.
Cronin joins Wakefield Co-operative Bank as AVP, branch manager
Lala Cronin has joined Wakefield Co-operative Bank as assistant vice president and branch manager of its full-service Lynnfield location. With 12 years of solid financial industry experience, Cronin excels at helping customers with the bank products and services that meet their needs as well as building lasting relationships. “We are...
Claws for alarm: Refrigerated lobster truck gets Storrowed
No one was injured in the claws-tastrophe. A refrigerated seafood truck with a large image of a lobster on the side got “Storrowed” on Monday afternoon. The truck’s exoskeleton — erm, exterior — hit the Charlesgate pedestrian bridge and crumpled on top. Massachusetts State Police...
Upcoming events at the Lynnfield Public Library
Summer Storytime Mondays at 10 a.m. for ages five and younger. Join us to sing songs and listen to stories! Recommended for children ages five and under. Recommended for ages five and up. No registration is required. Friday, July 26 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come decorate a card...
Single family residence sells for $5.7 million in Boston
The spacious historic property located at 165 West Brookline Street in Boston was sold on July 2, 2024 for $5,725,000, or $1,476 per square foot. The house, built in 1890, has an interior space of 3,880 square feet. This four-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a mansard roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from slate. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage. The property's lot measures 1,900 square feet square feet in area.
Taking ‘baby steps’ to net-zero: Local groups aim to educate residents on electrifying their homes
In June 2022, local climate group Mothers Out Front convened for a regularly scheduled brunch to tackle a problem. Brookline had set a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. But residents who wanted to phase out home appliances powered by fossil fuels were unsure of where to begin.
July Jubilation brings shoppers, families, music to Wellesley Square
Wellesley Square‘s annual July Jubilation celebration on Saturday drew crowds downtown for bargains, family activities, food, and music. Ella Stern, our Natick Report intern, swung by to capture some of the scene. Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com.
Electric Wheelbarrow: Cargo B Launches Bike Rentals In Greater Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Whether it be picking up a friend at the bar who can't drive home, or an extra pile of groceries that won't fit on a standard bike, cargo bikes can be a solution. CargoB is the first of its kind to offer cargo bike rentals...
Carmelo Anthony shares strange comment about Jayson Tatum
Carmelo Anthony said that Jayson Tatum isn't the face of the NBA because he doesn't have the "aura" that Anthony Edwards does. Melo then went on to say that if Tatum did have that level of "aura," it'd be over. Melo was alluding to the type of deadly game-winning plays...
Opening NBA Finals MVP Odds Suggest Celtics Will Win Back-to-Back Titles
Breaking down the opening odds to win the NBA Finals MVP award in the 2024-25 season. The Boston Celtics are the current favorite to win the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 season, and oddsmakers recently doubled down on that sentiment when releasing the odds to win the NBA Finals MVP award.
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.
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