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Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
Cambridge man arrested, accused of ‘large-scale’ counterfeit pill manufacturing
“Each alleged sale was a potentially deadly transaction for customers – or anyone else who stumbled upon these deceptive drugs.”. A Cambridge man was arrested last week and is facing drug charges in what authorities say was a into “large-scale” counterfeit pill manufacturing scheme. Schuyler Oppenheimer, also...
Man Throws Beer on Woman, Starts Huge Brawl at Dodgers/Red Sox Game
A scuffle ensued between fans during Sunday night’s Dodgers vs. Red Sox game. It occurred after a man allegedly poured his beer on a woman. Footage from onlookers showcased two couples squaring off. It occurred in what is believed to be the lower bowl area of the stadium, along the third baseline.
Deals & Recruiting Roundup: CW Advisors, Prospera, RFG, Lido And More
This edition of the Deals & Recruiting Roundup covers CW Advisors acquiring Cubic Asset Management and Mercadien Asset Management, Focus Financial Partners agreeing for Gratus Capital to merge into The Colony Group, World Investment Advisors acquiring Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, Modern Wealth Management acquiring C&J Wealth Advisors, Serenus Wealth Advisors launching, Avantax recruiting S&P Financial Services, Arkadios onboarding Gulf Coast Wealth, Prospera recruiting Up the Graph Financial Group, Integrated Partners teaming with Wealth.com on estate planning, RFG Advisory promoting Shannon Spotswood to CEO, Lido Advisors appointing Henry Hagenbuch as Head of M&A and RBC recruiting The Callot Wealth Management Group.
Darling due in Central after $1.1M in renovations for Mary Chung; Food hall’s C-Side bar worries
Darling due in Central after $1.1M in renovations for Mary Chung; Food hall’s C-Side bar worries. A two-year vacancy left behind by the closing of the Mary Chung restaurant in Central Square will be filled by Darling with dim sum and a full bar starting this fall, according to plans approved in a Cambridge License Commission meeting July 9.
18-year-old charged with murder after Chelsea brawl
The suspect is held without bail. A brawl in Chelsea Saturday night ended with an 18-year-old being arrested for murder, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Monday. Joksin Briones-Blandon, of Medford, was arraigned on a charge of first-degree murder in Chelsea District Court on Monday. He was held without bail, with a probable cause hearing set for August 20.
Franks a Lot, Boston College!: BC 2024 Graduate Takes Over Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Nearing graduation, many seniors scrambled to figure out where their next destination would be after leaving the Heights. Applications for internships and jobs were turned in left and right to law firms, engineering corporations, and other businesses all over the world. Among these new BC alumni, there is one that...
Mass.’ Hispanic population is growing, while whites are declining. Experts explain why
A new report shows that Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. are growing in numbers, while the nation’s non-Hispanic population is slowly falling, a trend that highlights the influence of immigration patterns on racial demographics. Massachusetts is among a handful of states that saw a rise in its Hispanic...
New CharlieCard store opening July 29, MBTA announces
The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. The CharlieCard Store is about to refill its card. The MBTA announced a overhaul of the CharlieCard Store, now called the Charlie Service Center, on Monday. The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. Riders can...
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.
Boston Ballet's summer program hosts young dancers from across the country
BOSTON - Young dancers from across the country are spending the summer in Boston, learning from some of the best in ballet.For nearly five weeks, high-level students between the ages of 12 and 18 are immersed in a professional training environment at the Boston Ballet School's summer dance program. Current company members of the ballet are among their teachers. Soloist Lauren Herfindahl said the summer programs are important in a student's growth as a dancer and a person. "You get to dance a lot. There's a lot of classes, a lot of hours in the studio," she told WBZ-TV.Sixteen-year-old Amalia Campe from...
Police search for ‘endangered’ teen girl who went missing in Chelsea
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Chelsea Police Department at (617) 466-4800. The Chelsea Police Department is urging residents to be on the lookout for 16-year-old Tessa Rivera of New Bedford, who went missing on July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black sweatpants, and...
30,000 pounds of food to be donated to Boston families ahead of Puerto Rican festival
BOSTON — Volunteers are hard at work packing 3,000 bags of food for those in need outside the Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester. "It's very helpful to see the young kids get involved and operate this; it's like a factory," said Marilyn Rivera, president of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts.
Harvard’s Top Development Officer To Step Down
Brian K. Lee, Harvard University’s top fundraising official since September 2018, will step down from his position at the end of the year. The search for his replacement will begin soon, Harvard University Interim President Alan M. Garber said via a statement. Lee was vice president for alumni affairs and development.
Rajah Nagarajah Discusses Tive's IFPA Foodservice Platform and Transforming Innovations
BOSTON, MA - This week’s foodservice focus among industry trailblazers is continuing to drive innovation and ingenuity at the forefront of fresh, with companies like Tive helping customers streamline their businesses while addressing the mounting challenges in today’s fresh food landscape. To discuss more about the company’s efforts is Rajah Nagarajah, Director of Sales, Tive’s Food Team, who laid out the vision for the company going into the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference.
To stay or to go: Is the cost of living forcing young people out of Boston?
With a hub of universities, a mecca of medicine and a rich history, Boston is an attractive city for young people. But the high cost of living may be driving them out. A Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce survey sparked a great deal of conversation earlier this year as it outlined the reasons young people are asking whether they should stay in Boston.
Claws for alarm: Refrigerated lobster truck gets Storrowed
No one was injured in the claws-tastrophe. A refrigerated seafood truck with a large image of a lobster on the side got “Storrowed” on Monday afternoon. The truck’s exoskeleton — erm, exterior — hit the Charlesgate pedestrian bridge and crumpled on top. Massachusetts State Police...
There’s a Vacancy on Bedford Planning Board
The deadline for applying for appointment to fill a six-plus-month seat on the Bedford Planning Board is 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The vacancy results from the resignation of Jacinda Barbehenn, who is moving out of town. Under the town bylaws, the remaining members of the board, in a joint meeting with the Select Board, interview applicants and name a replacement to serve until the next town election, March 8, 2025. The remaining year will be on the local ballot.
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.
Best in Show: First Round of Group 3 Voting is Open!
The French Bulldog was the top dog breed in the United States last year, according to the American Kennel Club, followed by perennial favorites Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. In Bedford, every dog is of the favorite dog breed, because all dogs are the number one dogs. But in The...
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