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Massachusetts Gov orders flags lowered; family asks for funeral donations after Massachusetts Airman dies while serving country
An active-duty serviceman from Massachusetts has died while on duty. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, Airman First Class Pierre D. Dushime of Natick, tragically passed away while serving our country a few days ago. “Pierre was not only a dedicated serviceman but a shining example of resilience, intelligence, and determination.
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).
‘It was devastating': Friend of John O'Keefe reacts to mistrial in Karen Read case
With a mistrial declared in the case against , the people who knew and loved John O'Keefe are left without answers and with a daunting prospect of another high-profile trial ahead. John Jackson, a longtime friend of O'Keefe, spoke with NBC10 Boston about the outcome of this first trial. He’s...
Boston's July 4th fireworks light up the sky following Pops performance
BOSTON - Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert.Celebrating 50th yearOn America's birthday, there's no other place to be than the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Now for five decades strong, the moving musical tribute to freedom came together on the Hatch Shell stage, marveling a sea of red, white, and blue. Four-hundred thousand people came together for an epic night celebrating our country."So excited, this has been on my bucket list for a long time," said Kim Karavan, who was visiting from South Carolina. "I grew...
WWII medal mystery: from Mass. framing store to Vt. cemetery
The perseverance of a complete stranger made it possible for a purple heart and bronze star to be returned to the family of a World War II hero. This saga takes us from a framing shop in an Ashland, Massachusetts, strip mall to a cemetery in Vermont. Don Gordon, of...
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
Harvard Street Health Center program centers dignity for Boston-area veterans
For eight years, Kathryn King served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Now, based out of a stout brick building on Blue Hill Avenue, she has a new mission, focused on supporting and affirming the dignity of veterans in the Boston area. There, King serves as program director of the Veterans...
Boston Kicks Off July 4th Celebrations With City Hall Ceremony And Parade
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Thousands attended the City of Boston's official Independence Day ceremony and parade Thursday morning. The ceremony started at City Hall Plaza with the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu. "We’re here today, together, to not only celebrate...
Group says its planned climate-resilient waterfront park in East Boston wouldn't be, so cancels the plans
The Globe reports that after raising $30 million and hiring a design team to build a third Piers Park on the site of an old Massport pier in East Boston, one that would more fully connect people to the water, the Trustees of Reservations canceled the plans because of concerns over possible climate-related flooding in the future.
A Naval Destroyer Vessel Will Offer Free Tours For Boston's Navy Week
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The U.S.S. Oscar Austin, an active U.S. naval destroyer ship is offering free tours for patrons in honor of Navy Week, which is being observed in Boston July 1-7. The tours on the Fourth of July are a part of the 2024 Boston Harborfest, an annual tradition that celebrates "Boston's maritime and revolutionary history," according to the event's website.
South Coast Rail nears completion
A transportation project that’s taken years and still won’t be ready for another year, is nearing the finish line. The South Coast Rail is nearly done rebuilding the tracks from Boston to Bristol County. “It reconnects a region of the commonwealth to Boston that has been severed for...
Brookline landlord who sues to block apartments near his buildings sues to block apartments near his Mission Hill buildings
Monty Gold, a Brookline landlord who has gone to court to try to stop apartment buildings from going up near buildings he owns in Jamaica Plain and Salem, yesterday sued to try to block a six-story apartment building from going up at St. Alphonsus Street and Tremont Street in Mission Hill, in between two three-story buildings he owns.
A Massive ‘Harry Potter’ Exhibit Makes Its Way to New England This September
There have been very few, if any, book and movie series that have been more popular than Harry Potter. Legions of devoted fans will travel all over the world to get closer to the movie stars, props, and experiences having to do with the books and films. Starting in September,...
Docket No. SU24P1347GD In the matter of: Jeanette Lillie
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. SU24P1347GD. Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cen of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Jeanette Lillie is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.
Council rallies for ‘partial’ overrides; Wu budget proposal remains largely intact Peace Institute funding restored
It was after almost seven hours of budget grind and a barrage of mostly failed amendments on June 26 when City Councillor Liz Breadon dropped the f-bomb, then defused it with a quick apology. At issue in was an upcoming vote on a “partial override” that would redirect $500,000 to...
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