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T hires Keolis to electrify Fairmount commuter rail line
The MBTA hired Keolis Commuter Services to serve as a general contractor of sorts overseeing the buildout of battery electric train service on the Fairmount commuter rail line, which runs through Boston for about 10 miles connecting Readville and South Station. The contract was hailed as a historic first step...
Metro Boston ranks 15th in the nation for supercommuters
"When I do drive in, about once or twice a week, my mood is increasingly more tense having to navigate the Mad Max-like 95N-93N corridor," one Boston.com reader wrote. Supercommuting is on the rise. and Boston is jumping into the fast lane. Use your blinkah!. Did you know that 62,898...
Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The nurses are citing unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages. After months of negotiations, just over 2,500 nurses in the Massachusetts Nurses Association voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to a press release from the Massachusetts...
Refreshing weekend ahead!
DRY WEATHER RETURNS A cold front moved through Thursday evening, setting up Friday for much drier and sunnier weather. The morning will start comfortably in the low 60s, and by the afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Coastal areas will be about 5 degrees cooler. If you’re heading to the Cape, strongly consider leaving early to avoid traffic. It’ll be a popular place! SUNNY AND COMFORTABLE WEEKEND Saturday will be mostly sunny, still dry and comfortable with highs in the mid-80s. It’s perfect for a beach day or a barbecue. On Sunday, expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-80s. Coastal areas will once again be about 5 degrees cooler. It’s an ideal weekend for outdoor activities anywhere in New England. Don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re spending time outdoors though; the UV index will be very high (8).
New McDonald’s opening at TD Garden in Boston for the first time
Those who catch a show or a game at TD Garden may notice the new golden arches on the ground level. A McDonald’s was added to the Boston arena for the first time. A grand opening is scheduled for Friday, July 26. “This is the first time that customers...
This weekend's local music scene is packed. We can help you decide what shows to see
The summer music season is in full swing and it's a jam-packed weekend. THURSDAY, July 25: Mighty Mystic headed to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke Reggae fans have terrific options, with...
Latest mural in Fields Corner comes to life along Adams Street
Working underneath the Red Line tracks close to St. Ambrose Church on Adams Street, 11 young artists have spent the early part of their summer transforming a plain concrete wall into a colorful mural that represents their perceptions of home. The artists, aged 14 to 21, spent six weeks in...
Ilija Nikolov: Bringing a quantum leap to Boston’s largest investment company
A condensed matter researcher and Brown Ph.D. student, Nikolov is spending his summer at Fidelity Investments, exploring how quantum-inspired neural networks could revolutionize financial analysis and security systems. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Ilija Nikolov knows better than most that a quantum future is coming. In fact, he’s so certain...
Rockland Trust Foundation donates $90K to Greater Boston Y grouping
The Rockland Trust Foundation has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Boston to support teen employment this summer, including at the Dorchester YMCA on Washington Street, with a $90,000 multi-year donation. The first check for $30,000 was presented at the Parkway YMCA center on July 8 to support four locations. Left to right (first row): Lidia Gentile, relationship banker at Rockland Trust; Jim Smith, FVP, district manager & community liaison at Rockland Trust; Julie Beckham, AVP/financial education development & strategy at Rockland Trust; Andrea Borowiecki, executive director, Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation & VP of charitable giving & community engagement at Rockland Trust; Bexi Preze, association director of child development at the YMCA; Kathy Saifan, branch manager at Rockland Trust; Dru Douilette-Belli (slightly behind Saifan in white shirt), VP of operations at the YMCA. Rockland Trust photo.
Suspect in custody after Roxbury shooting
BOSTON — Police have apprehended a man wanted for a shooting in Roxbury that left one person injured. At about 9:20 a.m., on Wednesday, July 24, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Tyrone Anderson, 39, of Dorchester, near 2 Yarmouth Place. Anderson was wanted on a warrant...
BC’s new school for first-generation college students begins summer session
“No one is really anonymous in a program like this,” Founding Dean Erick Berrelleza said about Messina College. More than 100 first-generation college students moved into their new dorms this month at Messina College, a new school run by Boston College that aims to help underprivileged students access college degrees.
Man dies after stepping onto Red Line tracks at South Station
One person died in the incident, MBTA says. The Red Line experienced severe delays Wednesday night after an apparent suicide at South Station. Around 6 p.m., the MBTA announced delays of around 30 minutes due to a “medical emergency” at South Station. Shortly after, they extended shuttle bus service to replace trains between the Kendall and JFK/UMass stops.
Bruins Can Add Scoring Depth With Struggling Islander Wahlstrom
The Boston Bruins have been one of the NHL’s most active teams this offseason, spending a franchise-record $92 million in free agency on nine players to address key needs in the middle of the ice and on the blue line. But even with all the moves that general manager...
2 more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read case are under investigation, police say
Two more state troopers, who testified in the Karen Read murder trial over the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, are now facing an internal affairs investigation, the Massachusetts State Police said Wednesday. Detective Lt. Brian Tully and Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik are being investigated along with lead investigator in...
Vernon County domestic violence project to be featured at the international police conference in Boston, Mass.
VIROQUA, Wis. – Last year Vernon County was awarded a Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) grant to address domestic violence , and this week Vernon County announced it has been invited to serve as a session panelist and presenter at the 2024 International Association of the Chiefs of Police’s (IACP’s) Conference & Exposition, scheduled for October 19th – 22nd in Boston, Mass. This annual event is one of the largest gatherings of law enforcement personnel in the country. Over 16,000 public safety professionals will attend this year’s event to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success.
Third man pleads guilty in connection with threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire journalists
BOSTON — A third man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with threats and vandalism targeting public radio journalists in New Hampshire. Prosecutors allege that four men were involved in a plot to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio news director Daniel Barrick, reporter Lauren Chooljian and Chooljian’s parents in 2022 in retaliation for a report detailing sexual misconduct allegations against a prominent businessman.
Jaylen Brown's All-Time Starting Five Goes Viral Thanks To Shocking Snub
Jaylen Brown is fresh off winning the 2024 NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics, where he was also awarded Finals MVP for his efforts in their five-game series against the Dallas Mavericks. After fighting for years to solidify his legacy, Brown has done just that by winning a title with the C's. Now ...
Route 3 Speed Limit Raised to 65 mph in Massachusetts to Improve Traffic Safety
Drivers traversing the stretch of Route 3 from I-95 in Burlington up to the New Hampshire border can now legally press a bit harder on the accelerator. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has upped the speed limit along this 22-mile corridor to 65 mph, as reported by Boston.com. This increase is a jump from the previous 55 mph limit, a move intended to enhance safety by harmonizing traffic flow.
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
BOSTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee...
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