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Tovar's single in 12th gives Rockies 9-8 win, extending Red Sox skid to 4
DENVER -- — Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning Monday night to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break. Jake Cave singled to...
Peter Noone at the City Winery Boston, Sunday July 28, 2024 3 pm and 7 pm
In a summer with the Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and Herman’s Hermits visiting Boston, one would think it is 1964 all over again. In a Zoom conversation July 9th 2024 with the lead singer of the Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone noted that all three of those groups did play together in the early 1960s.
The latest on the Patriots’ most-requested uniform feature
Are the New England Patriots silver pants returning to their uniforms in 2024?. The New England Patriots changed their primary home uniform to an all-blue set in the 2020 season, but in 2022 brought back their previous look of blue jerseys and silver pants for one game. That look proved popular with fans, and it returned for two weeks in 2023.
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.
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital
BOSTON — A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths. Catherine Leavy pleaded guilty last year in federal court to...
FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS Heads To Boston In October 2024
The highly-anticipated Festival of Laughs Tour is coming to Boch Center Wang Theatre on October 11. Featuring a diverse range of comedians, including Sommore (Netflix's "Queen Chandelier"), Lavell Crawford (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”), Tony Roberts (BET's "Comic View") and Tony Rock (“Think Like A Man”), the all-star lineup offers something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at BochCenter.org.
A Massachusetts Reporter Once Went Viral During Story on ‘New Hampsha’
Odds are, when you grow up in New England, you have some sort of accent. There are countless articles about the Maine accent and some tourists' difficulty understanding it (and we're talking strict accent, not even local terminology.) If you grew up in the Merrimack Valley area of New Hampshire...
AIA Future Forward Grant Awarded to Jones Architecture Initiative
Salem, MA – The 2024 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Future Forward Grant was recently awarded to Silvia Colpani, Assoc., AIA; Alya Staber; and Elona Habipi of Jones Architecture. Their proposal, “It Takes a Village, A Parents and Caregivers Initiative,” was selected by a six-person jury as this year’s grant recipient.
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...
James Paxton a perfect fit for Red Sox after Dodgers DFA
The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly made the surprising decision to designate James Paxton for assignment on Monday. That opens the door for an intriguing potential reunion between the veteran left-hander and the Boston Red Sox. After two injury-plagued seasons in Boston, Paxton signed a one-year contract worth $7 million with...
Red Sox tickets for 2024 home games at Fenway Park: Sox vs. Mariners series
The Boston Red Sox return to Fenway Park this weekend when they host the New York Yankees for three games starting Friday night. Fans that can’t make those games can look forward to less expensive seats for an early week series with the Seattle Mariners, which kicks off Monday night.
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.”
DA identifies Roxbury man shot by police, accused of hitting Boston officer with car
A Roxbury man is facing a litany of criminal charges in connection with a violent scene outside the Forest Hills MBTA station in Jamaica Plain last week, where he was shot by a police officer who prosecutors say had been hit by a car the man was driving only moments earlier.
New Museum Pass: The Children’s Piazza
Located in Peabody, MA, The Children’s Piazza is a space designed for young children—aged 0 to 6—to learn through unstructured play. Organized to optimize social, cognitive and motor development, areas include a large room with a climbing structure, slides, and swings; an arts and crafts room; a room with a train table; a lunch area with appropriately sized furniture; a glow-in-the-dark planet room; among others. There is a coffee shop and free Wi-Fi on the premises.
Detached house sells for $5.2 million in Boston
A spacious historic house located at 149 West Newton Street in Boston has a new owner. The 2,634-square-foot property, built in 1865, was sold on June 28, 2024, for $5,225,000, or $1,984 per square foot. This three-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and five baths. The home's outer design showcases a a mansard roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from slate. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home comes with a one-car garage, offering a designated parking space and extra storage capacity. The property's lot measures 1,224 square feet square feet in area.
For small businesses in East Boston, sales lag during Sumner Tunnel closure
Some businesses in East Boston report they've seen sales take a hit while the Sumner Tunnel has been closed for repair work this summer. Dalila Vargas owns a small East Boston cafe, Toasted Flats, just a few blocks from the tunnel and within walking distance of Logan International Airport. The Sumner is one of the main routes for vehicles traveling from the airport and Eastie into downtown Boston.
Great Night of Music and Fun with Patterson Lee; Stacey & The Party is Next Up on Thursday
As the sun was setting, the temperature trickling down, and the steamy humidity of the day dissipating, many people of all ages came out to the Town’s “Activity Complex” along Mudge Way last Thursday to enjoy the second of the Bedford Recreation Department’s Summer Concerts, featuring Patterson Lee.
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