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Family of student who fell from window suing Northeastern sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell from a window last year is suing a sorority at the school for more than $10 million. In 2023, Sarah Cox was a junior at the university and member of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi, and according to court documents, she was at a sorority party in March when she fell from a second-floor window to the driveway below.
Honoring Purple Heart Recipients for Going ‘Above and Beyond’
Saying “Thank you,” may be a perfunctory, reflexive act in our everyday lives, but at the recent Belmont Purple Heart ceremony, those two words were spoken with deep and heartfelt meaning for the sacrifices made by town veterans. About 50 or so people gathered last week at the...
New South Boston development would bring more housing to East Broadway
A new planned residential project on South Boston’s East Broadway would continue drawing Southie’s residential boom farther east toward Pleasure Bay. The plan for 736-742 E. Broadway would include a dozen residential units and 3,000 square feet of commercial space where today a three-story building stands with a first-floor realty office. It would be two doors down from The Broadway, a popular neighborhood restaurant.
Foggy start in Boston gives way to partly cloudy skies and hot, humid conditions
After a stormy day for some on Monday, we're getting started on this Tuesday with areas of patchy fog in parts of Greater Boston. The fog will give way to partly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Low temperatures will drop Tuesday night into the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.
TEDxCambridge to rebrand, set up shop in Groton Hill Music Center
GROTON — TEDxCambridge, the Massachusetts chapter of the internationally known TEDx, is moving its home to the Groton Hill Music Hall and rebranding itself for a more regional approach, beginning with an inaugural TEDx conference next month. TEDxCambridge has been operating out of Cambridge for 15 years, first putting...
LPGA golfer brings a Boston sports mentality on the course
BOSTON — Megan Khang insisted her father keep the 2017 Super Bowl on the television despite the New England Patriots trailing the Atlanta Falcons, 28-3 in the third quarter. The LPGA golfer – who was born in Brockton, Mass. and grew up in Rockland – held strong to her belief that “it’s not over until it’s over.” Khang watched Tom Brady and the Patriots claw their way back to an eventual 34-28 title win in overtime.
Ludovico Ensemble: Works by Sara Glojnarić and Younghi Pagh-Paan Comes to Goethe-Institut Boston
The Goethe-Institut Boston will to present the Ludovico Ensemble in a concert of works by South Korean composer Younghi Pagh-Paan and Croatian composer Sara Glojnarić, both born outside Germany but now making their living as composers and composition teachers within the county. The concert explores the question of art in Germany as a global nation (second only to the US as a destination for immigrants) and asks the question of who or what represents Germany today.
Select Board to hear updates on 12 North Main St., opt-in energy code Tuesday
WESTFORD — The Select Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday night – here’s what to expect. Residents may participate by attending the meeting in person at the second floor conference room in Town Hall, 55 Main St. at 7 p.m. Residents may also participate remotely via Zoom.
Dunstable student wins PCA mural contest
WESTFORD — The Parish Center for the Arts is home to a new permanent art display, a scenic mountain view in the restroom. The mural was designed by Dunstable fourth grader Henry Martin, who won the PCA’s inSTALLations contest last spring. “He’s a man of few words,” Katie...
Stir Martini Bar and Kitchen reopens at former Chili’s location
WESTFORD — Stir Martini Bar and Kitchen has reopened at a former Chili’s on Littleton Road. The restaurant, formerly located on Powers Road, renovated a former Chili’s after it closed last fall. The new location opened on Aug. 26 and will be open seven days a week...
External Probe Says Toxicity Allegations Against Cambridge Principal ‘Unsubstantiated’
Graham and Parks Alternative Public School is located at 44 Linnean St. The results of an external investigation found that the toxic workplace allegations against Principal Kathleen Smith were not substantiated by evidence. By Frank S. Zhou. An external investigation found that toxic workplace allegations against Graham & Parks Elementary...
HazMat 1 Placed in Service
The new HazMat 1 truck was placed in full service on August 26, 2024. HazMat 1 is an Electric Vehicle (EV), built by Rosenbauer on a 2023 International chassis. The apparatus includes a command post with electronic research library and is fully equipped to support our Cambridge Fire Hazardous Materials Task Force at hazardous materials incidents in the city as well as in our mutual aid communities as needed.
MBTA board approves new plan for Riverside complex
PHOTO: This design shows what Phase 1 of the new plan for the Riverside MBTA station complex. Courtesy Photo, MBTA. After nearly two years of mystery, we finally have answers about the planned mixed-use development at the Riverside MBTA station in Auburndale. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a revised...
It's been awhile since a driver took out something large near Jamaica Pond
On the morning of Aug. 18, a motorist who probably wasn't going at all fast, no sir, slammed into the long stone wall that runs along Pond Street between Prince and Eliot streets, across from the southern end of Jamaica Pond. Before taking out part of the way, the driver...
Women's Soccer Shuts Out Marshall to Open 2024 Victorious
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Crimson opened Jordan Field in style tonight, defeating the Marshall Thundering Herd, 1-0, in its first contest of the 2024 season. Harvard picked up its seventh consecutive home opening victory in a dominant all-around effort. Harvard's path to victory was paved by a formidable defensive...
Men’s Soccer Ties Providence, 1-1
NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College men's soccer played to a 1-1 draw against Providence in non-conference action on Monday night at the Newton Soccer Complex. The Eagles took a 1-0 lead early in the contest but the Friars tied things up in the second half. BC is now 0-0-2 on the season while Providence sits at 1-0-1. Marco Dos Santos opened the scoring in the 12th minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Xavier O'Neil shifted his way through the Providence defense, firing a shot from just outside the box that hit off the post. The rebound fell perfectly...
The Street Chestnut Hill has nine new shops moving in
The Street Chestnut Hill, a new mixed-use property on Boylston Street, has had quite a debut year. Several months ago, WS Development announced the first 14 business moving into the shopping complex. That first wave of shop openings came in June, and now another eight businesses are following suit and setting up shop there.
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