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Boston Police Engage with Local Youth at Medford Street Gym's Kennedy Center Summer Series Classic
The sound of laughter and the thud of a dodgeball may not be the everyday soundtrack of the Medford Street Gym, but this was no ordinary day. The Boston Police Department's District A-1 along with the Bureau of Community Engagement, brought more than just law enforcement to the gym; they brought a community event that featured a full slate of activities, including face painting, games, and creative tattoo art for the youth of the area. With local kids and teens in attendance, the Kennedy Center’s Summer Series Classic event turned into a bridge between the community and the officers meant to serve them.
City councilor’s call for downtown events to be canceled draws pushback from colleagues, Mayor Wu
After a stabbing in Downtown Crossing, Councilor Ed Flynn said that already-scheduled events in the area should not take place. A Boston City Council member suggested this week that some downtown events should be postponed or canceled due to safety concerns, exposing rifts among some of the city’s elected officials.
Zoning board throws a wrench into Mayor Wu’s climate-friendly building plans
The initiative aims to speed up the timeline of new buildings being required to go carbon-neutral. Plans to speed up the construction of carbon-neutral buildings in Boston were stalled on Wednesday after the Zoning Commission failed to pass the Mayor’s Net Zero Carbon Zoning initiative. The vote failed in...
MIDA, Coming to The Fenway
A mix of good news and bad news for folks in The Fenway: Chef Douglass Williams and business partner Seth Gerber have plans to open a fourth MIDA this October, so get ready for piles of handmade pastas, antipasti, and arancini (not to mention a killer wine list) in the baseball post season. The bad news is that the newest location will be taking over space in the Pierce Building on Boylston Street from Williams’ other concept, DW French. The French-inspired brassiere will have its last service on Sunday, August 18th, so grab a reservation for this weekend for a final croque madame.
Forget homers, they're going for hole in ones at Boston's Fenway Park
BOSTON — Forget the swing of a bat; they’re practicing a different type of swing at Boston’s Fenway Park on Friday. Instead of homers, they are going for holes-in-one as America’s most beloved ballpark is transformed into a 9-hole golf course. "So when you start hitting...
The WNBA is coming to Boston. Here’s what to know about Tuesday’s Sun-Sparks game at TD Garden.
The game is set to be a sellout, which will be a franchise record for attendance. The WNBA is coming to Boston. The Connecticut Sun will play the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at TD Garden. It marks the first time the Sun will play a regular-season game there.
Boston’s Dolce Vita restaurant closes after 35 years for owner’s ‘health concerns’
One of Boston’s most treasured Italian restaurants closed its doors last Wednesday after 35 years of serving classic and made-to-order dishes, following some health concerns for its 72-year-old owner. Dolce Vita Ristorante, located at 221 Hanover St. in the North End, was known for its welcoming atmosphere where customers...
Boston’s Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest Ushers in the Fall Season on September 28th
The Boston Hard Cider and Doughnut Fest returns on Saturday, September 28, and it’s the best of both worlds — part bar hop, part sweet celebration. Bars and restaurants come together to usher in fall flavors for this 21+ event. Get ready for drink specials and free doughnuts.
Boston man charged after road rage incident reveals firearm, police say
A Dorchester man was arrested and charged Thursday afternoon after a road rage incident he was involved in led officers to find a firearm in his car, Boston Police said. Davente Monteiro, 24, was charged with carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of a large capacity firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, assault with a dangerous weapon and threat to commit a crime, police said.
Emerson national poll finds Harris with a lead on Trump
The poll is the first Emerson survey following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. An Emerson College Polling national survey released Thursday found Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 50% to 46%. The poll, which is the first Emerson survey following President...
Find everything you need for the 2024 Greater Taunton-area high school football season
The bright lights and the sounds of whistles, hits and catches coming off the gridiron can only mean one thing: the 2024 high school football season is upon us in the Greater Taunton area. On this page, you'll find all of the Taunton Daily Gazette and other Gannett outlets' coverage of all four...
BOSTON ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL BOSTON- RICHARD LONG SCHOLARSHIP
BOSTON, MASS. (Issued August 2024) — Isabella ‘Bella’ Bittorie, EHS Class of 2024, is the first recipient of the newly-endowed Richard Long, Esq. (’52) Scholarship in memory of long-time EHS Coach Bill Stewart, Jr. (’37). The award is presented to an outstanding college-bound student-athlete. Bella starts her college career at Suffolk University and plans a career in Criminal Justice.
From the border to Boston: ICE agents continue arresting criminals illegally in US
(The Center Square) – After illegally entering the country at the southwest border and being released by Border Patrol agents, violent criminals continue to be arrested thousands of miles north near Boston. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Boston agents recently arrested a 34-year-old Haitian illegally in the country convicted of aggravated rape, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant victim among other charges. ...
MedAdvisor Solutions showcases AI driven medication advisor
MedAdvisor Solutions, a company specializing in pharmacy-driven patient engagement solutions, and Brand Engagement Network, a provider of safe, personalized customer engagement AI, shared that the companies’ AI-driven medication advisor will be available for live demonstration at the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores – Total Store Expo beginning Aug. 18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Middleboro Rollover Crash Leads to Drug Arrest
MIDDLEBORO (WBSM) — A Boston man was arrested and faces drug and other charges following a rollover crash Thursday on Interstate 495 in Middleboro. Massachusetts State Police responded to reports of a rollover crash on I-495 southbound in Middleboro in the early afternoon of August 8. Troopers arrived to...
Woman caught on camera defecating behind Berkley farm stand
BERKLEY, Mass. (WLNE) — A stomach-churning act caught on camera in Berkley on Wednesday. A woman was seen getting out of a car on South Main Street and defecating behind a local farm stand. “I logged on [to] my camera and saw a lady walk toward my gate,” Dallas...
Former Patriots player joining Bill O’Brien’s coaching staff at BC
It’s been little more than a month since Tre Nixon announced his retirement from the NFL, but it looks like he’s already got his next career lined up. On Friday, the former New England Patriots wide receiver published a post on his Instagram page indicating that he’s now “Coach Nix” and will be joining the staff at Boston College.
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