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Walmart recalls 10,000 cases of apple juice containing arsenic
Walmart recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value apple juice nationally after finding it may contain harmful levels of arsenic, according to U.S Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects thousands of 8-ounce six-packs of Great Value apple juice sold in Walmarts across 25 states, including 53 stores in Massachusetts,...
MassRobotics resident startups have raised over $1B in seven years
BOSTON — One measure of success for a robotics cluster is how much funding its member companies obtain. MassRobotics this month announced that resident startups have raised more than $1 billion since its founding in 2017. “This remarkable achievement underscores the vital role MassRobotics plays in accelerating robotics innovation,...
ArCS connects asylum seekers with local hosts, helping ease an immigrant and homeless crisis
ArCS connects asylum seekers with local hosts, helping ease an immigrant and homeless crisis. State orders forcing migrant families to leave temporary overflow shelters – including one at the Registry of Deeds Building in East Cambridge – creates dire straits for people who fled hostile and dangerous environments in other countries, many of whom do not speak English well or at all.
Tesla gains approval to build first store in Western Massachusetts
Tesla has gained a key approval as it looks to open its first store in Western Massachusetts, adding on to a recent authorization it gained to construct a service center. After Tesla was approved to build a service center at 365 Caldwell Drive in East Springfield late last year, the company has now returned to City Council to request the project add a store to the approved service location, gaining unanimous approval, according to local outlet Mass Live.
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail foreseen with thunderstorms in 3 Massachusetts counties Monday
On Monday at 1:52 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 2:30 p.m. for Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are anticipated. "At 1:52 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Cummington, or...
Law makes accessory dwelling units legal in Milton and statewide
Once a fiercely fought battle at Milton Town Meetings, the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single family zoning districts became legal statewide under a measure that was approved by the state Legislature and signed into law on Aug. 6. The legalization of the housing units that are often...
Family of student who fell from window suing Northeastern sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell from a window last year is suing a sorority at the school for more than $10 million. In 2023, Sarah Cox was a junior at the university and member of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi, and according to court documents, she was at a sorority party in March when she fell from a second-floor window to the driveway below.
New South Boston development would bring more housing to East Broadway
A new planned residential project on South Boston’s East Broadway would continue drawing Southie’s residential boom farther east toward Pleasure Bay. The plan for 736-742 E. Broadway would include a dozen residential units and 3,000 square feet of commercial space where today a three-story building stands with a first-floor realty office. It would be two doors down from The Broadway, a popular neighborhood restaurant.
Library renovations continue on schedule
The Municipal Building Committee met on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to discuss the renovations being done to the town’s library. According to Public Facilities Director Timothy Chouinard, “Richard Memorial Library project is coming close to being finished. Right now, a lot of the roof work is done, and there are some minor finishes that have to be done on top.”
Foggy start in Boston gives way to partly cloudy skies and hot, humid conditions
After a stormy day for some on Monday, we're getting started on this Tuesday with areas of patchy fog in parts of Greater Boston. The fog will give way to partly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Low temperatures will drop Tuesday night into the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.
LPGA golfer brings a Boston sports mentality on the course
BOSTON — Megan Khang insisted her father keep the 2017 Super Bowl on the television despite the New England Patriots trailing the Atlanta Falcons, 28-3 in the third quarter. The LPGA golfer – who was born in Brockton, Mass. and grew up in Rockland – held strong to her belief that “it’s not over until it’s over.” Khang watched Tom Brady and the Patriots claw their way back to an eventual 34-28 title win in overtime.
Attleboro police looking for suspects in Walgreens robbery
ATTLEBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Attleboro are searching for two suspects wanted in a robbery at a Walgreens. Authorities said that the man stole several hundred dollars from a customer trying to make a purchase. They said he ran out of the building where another man was waiting. Police...
Vote for the 2024 Taunton Gazette Preseason Defensive Football Player of the Year?
The opening kickoff of the 2024 high school football season is fast approaching in the Greater Taunton area. In the lead up to the season, the Taunton Daily Gazette has looked at players to watch on both offense and defense this fall, but now it's up to our readers to make their choice for the 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Defensive Football Player of the Preseason. ...
Magical Mystery Doors Adds Second Show at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth
Due to popular demand, a second show has been added with the Magical Mystery Doors on November 2 at the Spire Center for Performing Arts. Magical Mystery Doors plays the unique arrangements from three iconic bands: The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles, in a thematic show that creates a captivating visual presentation of lights and video screens. Limited tickets remain for the 8:30 PM show. Tickets go on sale for the 6:00 PM show on August 31 at 6:00 AM at spirecenter.org.
Ludovico Ensemble: Works by Sara Glojnarić and Younghi Pagh-Paan Comes to Goethe-Institut Boston
The Goethe-Institut Boston will to present the Ludovico Ensemble in a concert of works by South Korean composer Younghi Pagh-Paan and Croatian composer Sara Glojnarić, both born outside Germany but now making their living as composers and composition teachers within the county. The concert explores the question of art in Germany as a global nation (second only to the US as a destination for immigrants) and asks the question of who or what represents Germany today.
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