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East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival Returns With Day-Long Celebration September 21, 2024
The annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival brings a day filled with Sonidos De La Gente (Sounds of the People) to East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, September 21, 2024. Now in its third year, the festival will feature a variety of local artists and dance groups spread across two stages from 1:00 - 7:30 PM. The FREE family-friendly event is organized by Sen. Lydia Edwards’ office in conjunction with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center, East Boston Main Streets, and the City of Boston.
Oilers Eyeing Former Bruins Defenseman To Bolster Blueline
The Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring options to reinforce their blue line following the departure of Philip Broberg via offer sheet and Cody Ceci via trade. One name that has recently surfaced as a potential free-agent target is former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. ...
Mother Bear And Cub Spotted In North Andover Neighborhood
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A momma black bear and her cub are the talk of a North Andover neighborhood. In a social media post Thursday, North Andover police said they have received multiple sightings of the bears in the area of Foster Street and Bridges Lane. Police...
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
Springsteen Was the First Rocker to Play Boston’s Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park has seen its share of action in the 100-plus years it has been active. For my money, the 2004 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees that led to Boston's first World Series title in 86 years was about as exciting as it gets.
Patriots Mailbag: One more until they count
It’s time for the final Patriots Mailbag of the preseason! Here’s what fans are wondering heading into the final exhibition game. Saturday is the final real off day of the summer for the New England Patriots. They held their final training camp practice of the year on Friday, and now travel to play the Washington Commanders in the preseason finale on Sunday.
Try your luck: Hundreds of contests to enter at the 2024 Topsfield Fair
Those looking to take home a first-place ribbon, a cash prize or bragging rights this fair season can now enter to win one of hundreds of contests at the Topsfield Fair this year. The 206th Topsfield Fair, which will run from Friday, Oct. 4 until Monday, Oct. 14, has hundreds...
Boston to Revel in Sunny Skies and 80s This Weekend, Chance of Showers Looms for Monday
The weather in Boston this weekend is expected to remain primarily sunny with highs near the 80s, giving residents an ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service, today will see a high near 83 degrees with a shift in wind from west to east in the afternoon. The clear skies continue into the night with a low around 65, and southeast winds turning west after midnight.
Zuiderdam Arrives in Boston for Homeporting Season
After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England. Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in Canada, the vessel is set to offer a...
AJ Black's 2024 Boston College Football Predictions
My predictions for the Eagles for the upcoming season. Boston College kicks off a new era this season with Bill O'Brien taking over in Chestnut Hill. A long time coach with local ties, O'Brien has extensive experience at both the collegiate and pro levels. Taking over for Jeff Hafley who decided to leave the college ranks to become a defensive coordinator with the Green Bay Packers, O'Brien isn't walking into a bad situation. In fact, when he took over the job, only two players transferred, and both of those players were lower on the depth chart.
Jones Architecture Underway on Large-scale Campus Projects
Salem, MA – Jones Architecture is progressing with three projects on New England college campuses including Norwich University in Vermont, and Massasoit Community College and UMass Amherst in Massachusetts. “The firm is fully engaged on several large-scale projects,” said Principal Rick Jones. “Each is unique but will have a...
1 NBA team is slowly becoming infested with former Celtics
The Boston Celtics have clearly been doing something right. Obviously, everyone will look at their 2024 NBA Championship banner, set to be raised on October 22, as the primary evidence for that fact, but the truth bleeds much deeper. Boston has made the playoffs in 10 years straight, including six conference finals births. Almost every other team in the NBA would love to lay claim to that resume.
Celebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library Next Month
WATERTOWN – On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement directed by fine art photographer and Watertown resident Archy LaSalle.
Gillette Proposes Multi-Phase Project to Revitalize South Boston Campus with Housing, Public Spaces
Procter & Gamble's Gillette is transforming its South Boston manufacturing site into a public-friendly, versatile space. The company has filed a Letter of Intent with Boston's Planning Department to redevelop the 31-acre site, which lies between the South Boston and Fort Point neighborhoods. Gillette's South Boston Campus to Be Redeveloped.
Kevin Garnett shares why Jrue Holiday-Derrick White combo makes the Celtics almost unbeatable: "They set the precedent in the East"
Kevin Garnett warns the Eastern Conference that they could not beat the Cs without someone to counter Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.
New rumor paints an uglier situation between the Patriots and Matthew Judon
If you thought the drama surrounding the Patriots and Matthew Judon regarding their lack of interest in offering a contract extension and ultimately trading him was over, you were unfortunately wrong. Despite the trade being nearly two weeks old, more details are being revealed by Patriots reporters and insiders regarding...
Nearly 200 people attend community meeting on Lexington High School building project
Tara Pai and Nikhita Prasad are students at Lexington High School. Last week, a community meeting and finance summit were held to discuss the plans for the Lexington High School building project as well as a potential new pool and field house. The community meeting was the 6th one held and 109th public meeting for the project. Nearly 200 people attended in person or via Zoom.
ArrowFest launch festival to be held Sept. 5-15 from Arrow Street Arts and Liars and Believers
ArrowFest launch festival to be held Sept. 5-15 from Arrow Street Arts and Liars and Believers. Arrow Street Arts celebrates its grand opening in September with an 11-day festival (aptly named “ArrowFest,” and rescheduled from March) produced by the Liars and Believers theater troupe that includes a slate of performances from actors to musicians to puppeteers.
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