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More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests
Giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits, a new study suggests. The study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at almost 2,900 low-income people who applied for a lottery in the Boston suburb of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Nearly 1,750 of them got up to $400 per month from November 2020 to August 2021.
Two Projects Completed for Element Care PACE
Newton, MA – Chapman Construction announced it has completed two projects for Element Care PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): the adaptive reuse of a former medical building in Lynn and the construction of its new facility in Brighton. Both projects involved heavy logistics coordination and multiple stakeholders, including the Boston Housing Authority, 2Life Communities, MassDesign, the City of Boston, the City of Lynn, and Element Care PACE.
Celtics assistant has emotional reaction to Hauser landing extension
Three years ago, Sam Hauser was making less than $1 million on a two-way contract for the Boston Celtics after joining the team as an undrafted free agent. Now he's an NBA champion who just secured a four-year, $45 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season. Hauser's new...
Smoking hot Lamborghini in Hyde Park
Matt Shuman forwarded photos from Russell Holman, who was driving down Neponset Valley Parkway near Westinghouse Plaza in Hyde Park Friday afternoon when he couldn't help but notice a Lamborghini fully engulfed in flames. The Boston Fire Department reports firefighter responded to the car around 5:35 p.m. They doused the...
Inventory Uptick Welcomed by Local Real Estate Agents
Real estate is a universal currency, carefully watched by locals of all stripes. And over the last five years, observers have become accustomed to shrinking inventory and increasing prices after a pandemic surge in homeownership seemed to gobble up every available property from Gloucester to Essex, Manchester, Beverly and beyond. Most activity has come from Millennials, America’s biggest generation, who drove sales of starter homes in towns with great school districts, while retiring Boomers wanted to downsize their big family homes and stay local.
Tired of the heat? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for 2024 fall weather
The brutal summer temperatures will soon subside to make way for a cool fall in New England, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts. In its fall forecast, the Old Farmer's Almanac is projecting a mix of average and below-average temperatures throughout New England. ...
Things to do around the Boston area this week
Tuesday 7/23📖 New York Times Magazine staff writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of "Fleischman Is in Trouble," discusses her new novel "Long Island Compromise" at the Harvard Book Store at 6pm.🎸 Two bands from different eras but with similar appeal, Santana and Counting Crows, will be at the Xfinity Center.🐶 Your dog can channel its inner Picasso at Dorchester Brewing Co. "yappy hour" with dog lick paintings, 6pm-9pm.Price: $20.Wednesday 7/24🎻 The Boston Landmark Orchestra performs music from two major American composers: George Gershwin and John Williams at the Hatch Memorial Shell, 7pm-9pm.They'll play music from "Gershwin's "Girl Crazy" overture, Williams' music...
Morning rain lingers, impacting Boston's Tuesday commute
The order of the day is timing and placement of the rain. While the heaviest seems to sit out over the ocean, there are still some spots that could get tangled up in a few downpours Tuesday morning, especially northwest of Interstate 495. Like all tropical plumes such as this,...
BOND Brothers Hires Matthew Mead as Company’s Vice President of Technology
BOSTON – BOND Brothers, Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew Mead as Vice President of Technology, a critical executive position at the construction management and civil & utility general contracting firm. This strategic move underscores BOND’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and pursuing continuous innovation through transformative and visionary...
Red Sox players send clear message as MLB trade deadline nears
Few expected the Red Sox to be MLB trade deadline buyers when the 2024 season began. But with Boston eight games over .500 (53-45) and in the thick of the American League Wild Card race as of Monday, it's hard to see the team not looking to add before next Tuesday's deadline.
CVB Names New Executive Director
The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMVCVB) is pleased to announce Brian Bradbury as its new Executive Director. With deep roots in the region and extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, Bradbury is set to lead the GMVCVB with a vision to enhance and promote the rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty of the Greater Merrimack Valley.
Kane Brown Show Halted After Stage Rig Catches Fire [Watch]
A small fire disrupted Kane Brown's performance at the Boston-area venue Fenway Park on Saturday night (July 20). According to local news station WHDH, the fire broke out in a section of the stage's scaffolding. Brown paused his show for about 10 minutes so that crews could extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported, and there is an ongoing investigation to determine what caused the fire to break out.
From dry to damp: Humidity and rain return to Boston this week
After a pleasant and dry weekend, the humidity and rain are both back this week. Monday will be one of the better days of the week, until the weekend. Temperatures peak in the low to mid-80s for highs Monday, with more clouds this evening and tonight. While a quick sprinkle...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver regrets the pending sale of the Boston Celtics
It is not just fans of the Boston Celtics who are feeling down about the decision of Celtics Governor and majority owner Wyc Grousbeck and family. The move, which came soon after Boston won their long-coveted 18th banner, has also saddened the Commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silver, who recently shared his displeasure with the development. “I’m frankly saddened by it, just because not only have they won two championships (under the team’s current ownership), but beyond that, they’ve operated the team in a first-class manner, and (Grousbeck has) been a first-class owner in this league,” said Silver to the press...
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts, Rhode Island
CLEVELAND – Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Beverage. The brewery began its market launch on July 19, in conjunction with the release of seasonal Oktoberfest in cans and draft. In addition to the fall favorite, the brewery’s entry into the market includes new 2024 brands Juicy Vibacious Double IPA and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat in cans, and Midwest IPA in cans and draft. The launch will be supported by several kickoff events and promotions.
Driver arraigned after being shot by Boston police officer he allegedly hit
A Boston man accused of hitting a police officer with a stolen SUV last week outside the Forest Hills MBTA station appeared in court Monday. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office says 23-year-old Eyad Abbas of Roxbury was arraigned at the West Roxbury District of Boston Municipal Court. He was...
Viral TSA TikTok involving SPAM led creator to sell this burger for charity
A last minute decision to go to the SPAM museum has led to a video with more than 5.5 million views and a new burger for Massachusetts residents. Joel Libed, of Worcester, originally only got a T-shirt and mug from a quick visit to the museum before a performance he was in in Austin, Minn. because he was worried about how he’d get the cans home. But after bonding with a woman helping with costumes, she gifted him the SPAM variety pack.
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...
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