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Fire breaks out in multi-family home in Roxbury
A fire broke out in a multi-family home in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood Wednesday morning. The fire happened on St. Alphonsus Street. Video shows the top floor of the home heavily damaged. It's unclear what caused the fire or if any injuries were reported.
AL Beats NL in All Star Game WNBA Liberty Beats Sun Milford 12u State Champ
In MLB Tuesday, the American League beat the National League 5-3 in the All Star Game in Texas. Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox, hit a 2 run Home Run to break a 3-3 tie. Duran was named the MVP of the Game. The AL has won 10 of the last 11 All Star Games.
First Brocktonians splash into Cosgrove Pool after $6M renovation
BROCKTON — Janece Mroz, 26, climbed into the lifeguard's chair for her first shift at the brand-new Cosgrove Pool on Monday. Guarding the East Side pool is a family tradition. Her sister, brother, aunt and uncle all worked at the old pool. "There's definitely been upgrades," Mroz said from...
This Show Is Tonight: Totally Tubular Festival revives an ’80s party
The ’80s were a very long time ago, and yet, pop culture’s greatest decade remains timeless. The music lives on forever as well, as those who made their mark are still out on the road showing off songs that are often older than the crowds that came to hear them. The latest MTV-flavored retro dance party package tour to make the rounds in 2024 is the Totally Tubular Festival, which crashes a new wave down on Lansdowne Street at MGM Music Hall at Fenway tonight (July 17).
Brockton Public Schools names new principals of Baker School, Kennedy School
BROCKTON - Baker Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School will each have new principals next school year, Brockton Public Schools announced last week. Jane Werb will take over as principal at the Baker School and Kelly Kistler will serve as principal of the Kennedy School, according to a July 11 press release from Brockton Public Schools.
BPD investigating incident in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Police are investigating an incident on Stanton Street in Dorchester. An ambulance was on scene and officers were seen searching a wooded area. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved....
Crews battle fire in 3-story home
BOSTON (WHDH) - A three-story home in Boston went up in flames early Wednesday morning. Crews could be seen battling the blaze on Alphonsus Street, working inside of the charred home as debris fell from the ceiling. One firefighter was seen leaving the building carrying a chainsaw. This is a...
The weather is staying hot and so is the local music scene. Start planning your schedule
A pretty busy week all around, and another jam-packed Sunday of options. THURSDAY, July 18: Toni Lynn Washington part of free Quincy concert. The 6 p.m. free concert at the Ruth Gordon Amphitheater in Quincy has the theme of Ladies of Blues and Soul, and Toni Lynn Washington is one of the stars. Rock songsmith Freedy Johnston at City Winery in Boston. Uncle John's Banjo jams at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke. Jessie's Girl offers your favorites from the 1980s at Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. Double bill at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge with Abbie Barrett, and reggae kings Pressure Cooker. Folksinger Cecilia Zabala at Club Passim in Harvard Square. Americana songwriting at its best with Robbie Fulks and Bill Kirchen at the Narrows Center in Fall River. Whitman's musical man-for-all-seasons Munk Duane at Rivershed in Scituate. The pure pop of Frances Forever at The Sinclair in Cambridge.
Intense heat in Boston may have caused high-rise window to shatter
BOSTON — A window pane that fell from the upper floor of a high rise above Boston's TD Garden may have shattered due to the intense heat, Massachusetts building inspectors said. The incident happened around 1:25 p.m. above the pedestrian entrance to North Station and TD Garden. Video showed...
Boston police arrest man for armed robbery, recover victim’s phone
BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department and Transit Police arrested a suspect on charges of armed robbery Monday night after he allegedly threatened and robbed a victim on Massachusetts Avenue. At about 8:47 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at 194...
Newly renovated Faneuil BPL branch has been closed since last week with HVAC issues
The library closed early Wednesday and Thursday last week due to issues with their air conditioning. The closure will continue into Wednesday, July 17. The Boston Public Library’s recently reopened Faneuil branch in Brighton has been closed since last week due to problems with the branch’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC, system.
Last summer Boston was afflicted by rain. This year, there is a heat emergency
BOSTON — Last summer, Boston was afflicted by rain. This year, the city is baking, with Mayor Michelle Wu this week declaring a heat emergency. Neither scenario has been ideal for kayakers and paddleboarders on the Charles River, although more tend to opt for too much heat over too much moisture.
Landlords in Greater Boston may have to start paying their own broker fees
BOSTON - Rent in Boston is already sky high, but sometimes renters are asked to pay the first and last month's rent, security deposit, and broker fee. The total is all too often as much as four months' rent upfront. Newly proposed Massachusetts legislation aims to put the broker fee on the landlord's dime. "When I first heard about [the broker fee], I thought it was a scam," said Madison Survin, a renter who moved to Boston from Dallas. She wasn't used to these upfront costs. "I personally don't have any savings, and I'm grateful that my parents do."Broker fees...
Boston police seize 9 mopeds in Downtown Crossing
It is the latest round in a crackdown by the city on off-road vehicles. The Boston Police Department said officers seized nine mopeds on Monday in Downtown Crossing, as the department continues its increased focus on enforcing rules for mopeds and motorcycles in the city. A crackdown on off-road vehicles...
NHPF Acquires 17-Building Section 8 Complex in Roxbury
The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national affordable housing provider, has acquired New Port Antonio, a historic Section 8 property located in the Warren Street neighborhood of Roxbury, MA. This acquisition marks one of the largest transactions in NHPF’s history. New Port Antonio Apartments comprises 227 urban residential apartment homes...
Former FBI Boston field office special agent in charge named to RaySecur board of advisors
BOSTON — Today, RaySecur, the leading provider of T-ray security imaging technology, announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Bonavolonta to its advisory board. Bonavolonta brings more than 28 years of FBI and private sector leadership experience to the company and will offer valuable insights into the current mail security threats faced by public and private-sector organizations. Bonavolonta joins the team with extensive security and threat intelligence expertise spanning organized criminal enterprises, counterterrorism, and homeland security, among others. He is also a managing partner with Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm.
Jaylen Brown lists his Fort Point penthouse for $4.75m
The Celtics star's 2,964-square-foot penthouse exudes luxury, but the ultimate highlight is the 400-square-foot roof deck, accessed via a spiral staircase. You’re used to hearing the announcers yell “JB for 3.” But this time, it’s JB for $4,750,000. Jaylen Brown, beloved Celtics star, MVP, and sartorial...
US Coast Guard steps in after Wellfleet harbormaster crew walks off job
The town of Wellfleet is figuring out its next move after the interim harbormaster and a staff member walked off the job Friday afternoon, leaving officials to scramble to provide marina services this weekend. Selectboard Chairman John Wolf said on Tuesday that the marina functioned without missing a beat on...
Jaylen Brown Under Fire After Responding To Bronny James Insult Allegations
Late Monday night, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off in the Las Vegas Summer League. Lakers rookie Bronny James continued his disappointing showing with another poor performance. In an 88-74 loss, Bronny recorded two points, three rebounds and one assist. Celtics star and NBA ...
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