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New Swim School Opening in Milford at DoubleTree Hilton
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford is getting a new swim school. The British Swim School is a franchised swimming and water survival skill school with more than 300 locations around the US and Canada. A Shrewsbury couple will run the Milford school from the pool at the DoubleTree Hilton-Milford. The Worcester Business Journal reports it’s a true family affair, with their daughter serving as aquatics manager and their son operations manager. You can take lessons in Milford on Monday through Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Shattered salsa jar causes $20K in damages at Massachusetts pool
NEEDHAM, Mass. - A popular pool in Massachusetts is back open after a jar of salsa led to $20,000 in repairs. The town of Needham's Park and Recreation Department posted on Facebook that the lap pool at Rosemary pool was closed on July 14. The reason was due to a...
Red Sox Eye .315 Righthanded Hitter as Trade Deadline ‘Target’: Report
The Red Sox have dropped four straight games coming out of the All-Star break, perhaps putting a damper on which direction they’ll take when next week’s MLB trade deadline comes around. Team honcho Craig Breslow has vowed to “pick a lane” when it comes to the deadline, either as a firm seller or a firm buyer. Maybe the current Western slump will force a sell-off, but the Red Sox remain in the thick of the wild card chase, two games behind the Royals and Twins.
Red Sox lose to Rockies, still winless since All-Star break
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press DENVER - Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning Monday night to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break. "A little Michael Jordan flu game for Tovey tonight," said teammate Sam Hilliard, whose two-run homer with one out in the 10th tied it at 7. "Stud. He wasn't in the lineup last night because he was sick. He was good enough to play tonight. To get the game-winning knock right...
Jayson Tatum hangs 53 points on the Timberwolves in historic outing
Boston Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum had himself a game and then some against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden back when Tatum was still finding his footing in the league. After a slow start and a forced extra period, Tatum and the Celtics finally dispatched the Timberwolves 145-136 to finish Boston’s seven-game homestand. The former Duke standout produced a historic night in the process.
Peter Noone at the City Winery Boston, Sunday July 28, 2024 3 pm and 7 pm
In a summer with the Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and Herman’s Hermits visiting Boston, one would think it is 1964 all over again. In a Zoom conversation July 9th 2024 with the lead singer of the Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone noted that all three of those groups did play together in the early 1960s.
Mayor Michelle Wu announces she’s pregnant with third child
Wu told The Boston Globe she'll welcome a baby girl in January after two previous miscarriages, which she publicly shared for the first time Monday. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pregnant, she announced Monday evening, and is expecting to welcome her third child, a girl, in January. Wu, 39, told...
Deals & Recruiting Roundup: CW Advisors, Prospera, RFG, Lido And More
This edition of the Deals & Recruiting Roundup covers CW Advisors acquiring Cubic Asset Management and Mercadien Asset Management, Focus Financial Partners agreeing for Gratus Capital to merge into The Colony Group, World Investment Advisors acquiring Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, Modern Wealth Management acquiring C&J Wealth Advisors, Serenus Wealth Advisors launching, Avantax recruiting S&P Financial Services, Arkadios onboarding Gulf Coast Wealth, Prospera recruiting Up the Graph Financial Group, Integrated Partners teaming with Wealth.com on estate planning, RFG Advisory promoting Shannon Spotswood to CEO, Lido Advisors appointing Henry Hagenbuch as Head of M&A and RBC recruiting The Callot Wealth Management Group.
Franks a Lot, Boston College!: BC 2024 Graduate Takes Over Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Nearing graduation, many seniors scrambled to figure out where their next destination would be after leaving the Heights. Applications for internships and jobs were turned in left and right to law firms, engineering corporations, and other businesses all over the world. Among these new BC alumni, there is one that...
Man Throws Beer on Woman, Starts Huge Brawl at Dodgers/Red Sox Game
A scuffle ensued between fans during Sunday night’s Dodgers vs. Red Sox game. It occurred after a man allegedly poured his beer on a woman. Footage from onlookers showcased two couples squaring off. It occurred in what is believed to be the lower bowl area of the stadium, along the third baseline.
New CharlieCard store opening July 29, MBTA announces
The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. The CharlieCard Store is about to refill its card. The MBTA announced a overhaul of the CharlieCard Store, now called the Charlie Service Center, on Monday. The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. Riders can...
30,000 pounds of food to be donated to Boston families ahead of Puerto Rican festival
BOSTON — Volunteers are hard at work packing 3,000 bags of food for those in need outside the Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester. "It's very helpful to see the young kids get involved and operate this; it's like a factory," said Marilyn Rivera, president of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts.
You can safely rule out one wealthy New Englander to buy the Celtics
The question seemed to be a half-joke. But it was asked anyway. Would Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob consider buying the Boston Celtics?. That’s quite a tough proposition, because Lacob would have to sell his majority stake in the Warriors in order to gain control of the Celtics. But Lacob is a native of New Bedford, Mass. who grew up a C’s fan and even invested in the team with the Grousbeck family back in 2006.
To stay or to go: Is the cost of living forcing young people out of Boston?
With a hub of universities, a mecca of medicine and a rich history, Boston is an attractive city for young people. But the high cost of living may be driving them out. A Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce survey sparked a great deal of conversation earlier this year as it outlined the reasons young people are asking whether they should stay in Boston.
BCYF Announces New Leadership for Condon Community Center and Draper Pool in Boston
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is ushering in a new era of leadership with the appointments of Kathy Davis as the new BCYF Condon Community Center Director in South Boston and Andres Ramirez as the new BCYF Draper Pool Manager in West Roxbury. According to the City of Boston's recent announcement, these two seasoned professionals are stepping up to continue the BCYF's commitment to creating nurturing environments for the city's youth and families. Mayor Michelle Wu expressed her confidence that "both of them will serve their communities well."
Kane Brown Issues Apology After a Fire Disrupts His Sold-Out Fenway Park Show, Fans Exit to “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
After establishing a massive social media following, Kane Brown broke onto the country music scene with his 2015 hit “Used to Love You Sober.” In October 2017, the Tennessee native became the first artist to achieve simultaneous No. 1 hits on all five main Billboard country charts. Recently Brown, 30, played his second sold-out show at Boston’s historic Fenway Park. Unfortunately, the “Miles On It” singer had to cut his Saturday (July 20) show short after a small fire broke out near the stage. Now, Brown is speaking out about the incident.
Berklee College of Music Appoints Next President
Music industry executive Jim Lucchese will begin the role as of January 1, 2025. Massachusetts’s Berklee College of Music has appointed Jim Lucchese as its fifth president, effective as of January 1, 2025. Until Lucchese officially begins the role, Berklee’s provost, David Bogen, will continue serving as interim president; Betsy Newman, senior vice president of student enrollment and engagement, will remain as interim executive vice president.
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