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Need a CharlieCard? The MBTA’s ‘store’ is moving
The CharlieCard store is making some big moves — literally. The store — which, as of Monday, will be called the Charlie Service Center — is moving out of its temporary spot in the State Transportation Building in Downtown Crossing and into its own space, the MBTA said.
Police looking for 7 suspects after woman robbed in Roxbury
The woman suffered non-life threatening injuries when her purse with credit cards and cash was stolen, according to Boston police. Police are investigating after seven people allegedly approached a woman with a knife and stole her purse in Roxbury earlier this week. Boston police released images of the seven people,...
New study finds bacteria in a third of tattoo ink samples
BOSTON - If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.Tattooing uses needles to deposit ink directly into the skin, so it's important for all of the supplies to be sterile. In a new study, researchers tested 75 tattoo and permanent makeup ink samples, in sealed containers, and found that a third of them contained bacteria, including some harmful strains.The risk is low but it's real. According to the researchers, up to 6% of people experience an infection after being tattooed, and this study suggests there should be tighter regulations on tattoo ink.
Erika Jordan Departs BU Alumni Engagement Office to Return to California
She takes position at University of Southern California, her alma mater and near where she grew up. Erika Jordan, who served for three years as Boston University’s vice president for alumni engagement and led a strategic expansion of alumni relations efforts worldwide, is leaving BU for California, her home state. Jordan was hired as associate senior vice president of alumni relations at University of Southern California, her alma mater and previous employer. She will start on August 6.
Taking Charge of the USS Constitution
Navy Commander Crystal L. Schaefer became the 78th commander of the USS Constitution at a ceremony held on June 21, 2024, at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, MA. CDR Schaefer is daughter of members Michael and Debra Schaefer of Gilman. Michael Schaefer also served as JREC interim general manager from July 2021 to June 2022.
Boston Bruins Newcomer Set to Make Significant Impact
In a bold move this offseason, the Boston Bruins shook things up by sending Linus Ullmark, their star goaltender, to the Ottawa Senators. This decision broke up the NHL’s dynamic duo between Ullmark and fellow star, Jeremy Swayman. As a result, Swayman is set to take on a much larger role in the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Bruins acquired forward Mark Kastelic in the Ullmark trade. In doing so, they add a player who may not grab headlines just yet, but has the potential to greatly strengthen the team’s lineup. Mark Kastelic is famous for his physical play, and there’s no doubt he’ll bring that same level of physicality to the Bruins.
Family mourns man shot and killed by moped driver in Boston, no arrests made
BOSTON - The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down near the Forest Hills MBTA stop by a shooter police say was on a moped. "I lost a friend, I lost a brother, a really good guy," said Francis Gonzalez of his 35-year-old friend Andy Baez Manan also known as Jusepy. On Thursday, family and friends gathered at a funeral home in Dorchester wearing a T-shirt that memorializes him and the number he wore on his softball team. They say they're still trying to understand what happened the night of...
Emerson Empowers Young Female Leaders with Women2Women Conference
To say attending the Women2Women conference in 2022 in Bahrain was a transformational experience would be an understatement, said Israela Brill-Cass. “Since then, I’ve connected with hundreds of young women from around the world at the W2W conference,” said Brill-Cass, a senior affiliated faculty member in Communication Studies. “They are exceptional, outgoing, and eager to make a difference in the world.”
Discovering Fuhro’s clay creations at NFPL
The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted an artist meet and greet with local artist Sarah Fuhro. Located in the Friends of the Needham Library Art Gallery on the second floor of the NFPL, Fuhro displayed an array of her incredible clay pieces she crafted herself. This meet and greet...
Big Boston law firm plans to open Worcester practice, with high-profile local lawyers
WORCESTER — Well-known Bowditch & Dewey lawyer Michael Angelini and several other seasoned firm veterans will soon be leaving to start a new Worcester practice with Boston-based Prince Lobel Tye. “Virtually our entire finance, transactions, business and litigation groups in Worcester are leaving, myself included,” Angelini — who has worked at the Bowditch...
Transplanted Truck Sets Up Shop In Boston Selling House Plants For Charity
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It's like a food truck... except it's full to the brim with house plants. "We call it the roaming green house," Denise Goodman, founder of Boston Cityscapes Plant Care Inc, told WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel. Cityscapes, a company that does greenery for local offices and...
Tragedy Disrupts MBTA Red Line Service in Boston as Individual Fatally Struck by Train
Chaos ensued on the MBTA Red Line at Boston's South Station last night, after an individual was struck and killed by an oncoming train, causing substantial delays and service interruptions. The incident, which occurred during the peak of rush hour, resulted in the deployment of shuttle buses to ferry passengers between the Alewife and JFK/UMass stops, disrupting the commutes of many.
Leaders meet at Malden Public Library to discuss benefits of Wi-Fi hotspots
On the morning of Wednesday, July 17, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, State Senator Jason Lewis, Mayor Gary Christenson, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and representatives from the Boston, Cambridge and Malden Public Libraries met at the Malden Public Library to discuss the benefits of loaning Wi-Fi hotspots from schools and public libraries. The discussion was prompted by a July vote being held by the FCC to determine whether to expand the E-Rate Program to provide funding for schools and public libraries to loan mobile Wi-Fi hotspots to students and patrons. Library staff from Boston, Cambridge and Malden spoke on the benefits of Wi-Fi hotspot lending to patrons and members of the community, and how such lending programs can help bridge digital inequity and provide more opportunities for those who might struggle to afford internet access at home. The FCC vote, which was held in Washington, D.C., the next day on July 18, passed the measure to allow E-Rate funding to be used to purchase and loan mobile Wi-Fi hotspots.
Players To Watch: Playoffs | Round 1
Playoff ultimate has arrived, and with it a fresh list of must-watch stars for the first round of games. Dependable vets, explosive athletes, and loads of talent on both sides of the disc headline this week’s watchlist. Lukas Ambrose, Seattle Cascades. Currently leading the league in blocks with 26,...
New report details how surveillance tech is used in Boston
The city released its first-ever surveillance report, which includes information on cell phone trackers, gunshot detectors, and body-worn cameras. Boston officials released the city’s first annual surveillance report this month, an overview of the dizzying array of different types of technology the city uses on a regular basis, predominantly in law enforcement efforts.
NABC Donates Recycled Ride to Boston-Area Mom
The National Auto Body Council (NABC), along with GEICO and CARSTAR Waldon’s A-1 Auto Body, recently donated a refurbished vehicle to a single mother from Canton, Mass., through the NABC’s Recycled Rides program. The fully refurbished 2018 Mazda CX-5 went to Yadhira Tapia, who has managed to overcome...
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