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Worcester closes Crompton Park Pool after pieces of glass is found in the water
Right as temperatures are expected to tick upward this week, Worcester is closing one of its pools after glass was found in the water. Crompton Park Pool will be closed until Saturday, July 20, after pieces of broken glass were found in the water, the Department of Public Works and Parks announced in a statement on Monday.
'Historic moment': Girls division opens at once all-boys Nativity School of Worcester
WORCESTER ― The Nativity School of Worcester, which had served exclusively middle school boys in the 21 years since it first opened, is educating girls for the first time. In a press release sent Monday, the school's president said that the Julie Power Girls Division of the school opened last week, with its first two classes of fifth- and sixth-grade girls. There are 28 girls enrolled, 14 in fifth grade and 14 in sixth grade. Fifty...
Wellesley business buzz: Deland, Gibson Insurance acquires Worcester firm; Takara now Katara
Of Wellesley has announced the acquisition of Worcester-based Atchue Insurance Agency, which was launched in 1982 (Deland’s roots go back to 1900). “We eagerly anticipate the opportunities for mutual growth in Worcester, the only one of the five largest cities in Massachusetts to experience population growth from 2020 to 2023. We are excited to expand in such a vibrant and growing city,” Chip Gibson, CEO of Deland, Gibson, said in a statement.
Meet the 2024 Holy Cross Cross Country Captains: Schimitsch, Gage, and Hughes
Holy Cross head cross country coach Stephanie Reilly has named the team captains for the 2024 season, with rising seniors William Schimitsch, Caroline Gage, and Abby Hughes taking the lead roles. Schimitsch, a computer science major, stood out as the top finisher for Holy Cross in multiple meets during the 2023 season. Gage, an English major, consistently led the Crusaders in competitions last year. Meanwhile, Hughes, an economic and psychology double major, will step into the captaincy for the first time, showcasing strong leadership both on and off the course.
Caleb Kenney selected to NABC Honors Court
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior forward Caleb Kenney , a member of the men's basketball team, has been selected to the 2023-2024 National Basketball Coaches Association Honors Court. In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or senior who maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. During the 2023-2024 campaign, Kenney was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, in addition to earning first team All-ECAC and second team All-Patriot League honors. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game for the Crusaders,...
On your mark: Custom cars come to Mercantile Plaza Thursday to raise money for charity
WORCESTER – On your mark. Get set. Stop! Modified car owners will cool their engines on Mercantile Plaza Thursday afternoon to raise money for charity by organization SQUAD-Driven. Modified or custom cars are sports vehicles that are enhanced for higher performance or aesthetics. ...
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts still over .500 with one week to go before the All-Star break
After the usual Monday off for the Worcester Bravehearts it was Brockton coming to town Tuesday and early on it was all Rox until WooBall exploded for five runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie it before Worcester would finally succumb 7-6 in a home run derby. The Bravehearts’ first run came in the bottom of the second on a Kevin Matos RBI single.
City Councilor wants Worcester to try to prevent Stop & Shop closing
WORCESTER — The City Council is firmly in its summer schedule with its sole meeting for the month of July set for Tuesday. Plenty of reports and councilor orders are on deck for the meeting, per the meeting agenda. In the wake of serious accidents involving children on Lincoln and Belmont streets, there...
Karen Read's lawyers keep up push for 2 charges to be dismissed
The latest update in the legal saga was filed Tuesday, with the woman's lawyers continuing to argue that two of the three charges against her in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, should be dismissed. Before detailing the "several clear fallacies" in the prosecution's argument against...
Zillow: You need to put down 61.7% to afford a home in metro Boston
In the US, the median-income household needs to put down about half that to afford the typical monthly mortgage payment. The dreams of homeownership in the United States are moving further out of reach for middle-class Americans. Affording even the down payment for a typical US home can be a burden, as home prices rise, interest rates remain high, and inventory lags demand.
Detached house in Charlestown sells for $2.7 million
The spacious historic property located at 37 High Street in Charlestown was sold on June 17, 2024. The $2,700,000 purchase price works out to $577 per square foot. The house, built in 1860, has an interior space of 4,676 square feet. This four-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a mansard roof frame, composed of asphalt. The lot of the property covers an area of 1,500 square feet.
Spotted in Southie: Brown Booby on Carson Beach
On Saturday, a tropical bird, a Brown Booby, was spotted on Carson Beach in Southie, and bird watchers took notice. Universal Hub reports that Maryellen captured the above photo of the bird hanging out on a fence. Here is some info about this bird below:. Found in tropical oceans around...
Pelvic floor issues after childbirth are not normal and can be fixed, study says
BOSTON - Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.A new survey by Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute found that most Americans believe it's normal for women to experience pelvic pain, pressure, and incontinence after giving birth. However, experts say these are signs of pelvic floor issues that affect about a third of women and that they are not normal. In other words, they are common but not something women should have to live with. They say the pelvic floor muscles are similar to the biceps and calf muscles and can be strengthened, lengthened, and relaxed with proper exercises, which can improve pelvic floor dysfunction. If you are experiencing any of these ailments, talk to your provider about seeing a pelvic floor therapist.
How Jayson Tatum never spends a single cent of his NBA salary: "We had a deal before I got drafted…that we have to live off endorsements"
Jayson Tatum lives solely off endorsements, saving his entire NBA salary thanks to a deal with his mom, ensuring financial security and smart spending.
A Red Sox-White Sox fix Boston’s rotation woes, spurn Yankees
The Boston Red Sox have performed surprisingly well this season on the heels of two consecutive last-place finishes in the American League East. They own a record of 53-42 and are currently in the third and final Wild Card spot after a strong first half. However, there are certain areas of the club that leave a lot to be desired.
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