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Massachusetts City Named One of the Most Rat Infested Cities in America
Massachusetts is a great place to live. From sandy, sprawling Cape Cod beaches, to the stunning Boston city skyline, all the way to the beautiful, lush mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts really has it all. Massachusetts also has a great overall quality of life. It consistently finds itself featured on...
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
Meet Raider, the Watertown Police Department’s First Comfort Dog
Watertown – The Watertown Police Department has a new Police Officer in-training. An eight week-old golden retriever puppy, who now dawns the name ‘Raider,’ is Officer Anna Margaryan’s newest partner. Raider will spend the next two years training to become WPD’s first-ever comfort dog. Together, Raider and Officer Margaryan will bring some stress relief to Watertown students, police officers, and many other members of the community.
Severe Weekend Weather Delays And Cancels Flights At Logan Airport
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Severe weather caused many flights across the country to be cancelled on Sunday, including many at Logan Airport. Flights going to or from Logan were among the most affected nationwide by severe weather conditions. According to Flight Aware, there were 122 cancellations at Logan and...
Massachusetts’ Must-Try Restaurant is One of the Oldest Restaurants in the State
Everyone in Massachusetts knows we have plenty of amazing restaurants and eateries throughout the state. Some are even the best in the entire New England region. But as there is in every state, there is always one that has achieved a certain iconic status. It's a restaurant that you absolutely cannot pass up the opportunity to dine at given the chance and it happens to be one of the oldest in the Bay State. And now it's being called the absolute one "must-try" spot in all of Massachusetts.
Crusty Cravings: 17 Satisfying Bakery Hunts in Stow
Located in the charming town of Stow, Massachusetts, bakeries are a beloved staple of the community. These establishments offer a wide array of freshly baked goods, from artisan breads and pastries to delectable cakes and cookies. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings or a specialty...
Boston Man Was A True Dog Person Until One Special Cat Changed His Heart
Meet Greg, a true-blue dog lover whose world took an unexpected turn with the arrival of a courageous little cat named Mochi. What began with cautious optimism soon transformed into a heartwarming story of love and unbreakable bonds. Greg didn’t quite know what he was getting into with a cat....
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
Restaurant group behind six Boston area restaurants opening new Irish pub in Dorchester
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. The person behind a local restaurant group will be opening a new spot, with this one being in a neighborhood of Boston. According to an Instagram post, McGonagle's Pub is planning to open in Dorchester, with Oran McGonagle of the East Coast Tavern Group (Roxanne's, Carrie Nation, Scholars) being behind the upcoming place. McGonagle, who is also involved with such spots as Emmet's, The Dubliner, and The Cottage, plans to open McGonagle's sometime in the fall, and while a source has told us where it will be located, we are holding off telling about its exact address until it is made official.
What was the ‘first American novel’? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
NEW YORK (AP) — In the winter of 1789, around the time George Washington was elected the country’s first president, a Boston-based printer quietly launched another American institution. William Hill Brown’s “The Power of Sympathy,” published anonymously by Isaiah Thomas & Company, is widely cited as something momentous:...
Milford's newly repaired pool at Fino Field will be open daily starting July 8
MILFORD — A new and improved pool at Fino Field is set to open next week, after being closed the past two summers to accommodate needed repairs. The pool, which has been a part of Milford for more than six decades, had been closed since 2021 so that the town could make significant repairs. The pool was closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, but reopened for the 2021 season. The pool was then closed during the past two summers to accommodate the repairs.
Boston, Massachusetts, Bars and Restaurants Do Not Have Happy Hour, and Here’s the Dark Reason Why
Boston, Massachusetts, Bars and Restaurants Do Not Have Happy Hour. Whenever we have gone into Boston and have been looking for a cocktail at, say, 4pm or so, it never occurred to us that there are no happy hour specials throughout the city. We just thought it was because it was Boston and things are always expensive. But then we heard about a young woman who lost her life in 1983, and that was the end of happy hour not only for Boston, but the entire Commonwealth.
Celebrating 70s Pop Culture At 'Megafest Comic-Con' In Natick
NATICK, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A time machine back to the 70s was up and running this weekend in Natick. Fans were flocking to the New England Super Megafest Comic-Con at the Verve Hotel taking a trip back in time when television shows such as Batman, the Munsters, Shazam!, and H.R. Pufnstuf were popular.
West Newton Cinema saved from being torn down through fundraising efforts
NEWTON -- Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished. What happened to West Newton Cinema?The beloved West Newton Cinema has been in the heart of the town's square for more than 85 years. But with the pandemic causing the theater to lose revenue, owners had to sell it in 2022 to Mark Development. Mark Development had planned to tear the theater down to redevelop the rest of the area, but Newton community members formed the West Newton Cinema Foundation in an effort to prevent the demolition.Efforts to save West...
Popular Boston sports bar closes, 2 Boston restaurants damaged in fires
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 24 and June 30. Cucina LaRosa's in Wilmington Has Closed. An Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston whose roots date back approximately 50...
What’s New At Boston’s Lawn On D As Season 11 Is Underway
What’s new at Lawn on D? Well, Season 11 is now underway as it opened over the weekend with lots of new and exciting things happening. Here’s all you need to know about the new installations and upgrades. What Is The Lawn On D?. If you’ve never been...
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