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62-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Holliston Crash With Car ID'd
Doctors were unable to save a 62-year-old man after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car on Sunday evening, July 21, in Holliston, authorities announced. Andrew Palumbo, of Ashland, was identified as the man killed in the crash at the intersection of Prentice and Mill Street…
Suspect who was shot in face after Boston officers injured by car identified
BOSTON — A Boston man who was shot in the face during an incident that also injured two police officers appeared in court on Monday and was held pending a dangerousness hearing. Eyad Abbas, 23, of Roxbury, was identified by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office as the...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces she is pregnant with third child
BOSTON - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January. "Conor, Blaise, Cass, and I can't wait to welcome another little one to our family and to Boston," Wu said in an email to supporters Monday night. "It hasn't been an easy journey, but I'm due in January and couldn't be more grateful." In 2021, Wu became the first woman and the first person of color to be elected mayor of Boston. "I'm grateful to live in this welcoming community that has become the best home my family could imagine. And I'm grateful to know and represent so many hardworking families throughout our city who inspire me everyday," Wu said in the email. Wu, 39, told the Boston Globe that she plans to run for reelection next year."I've been a mom and caregiver as long as I've been in public service," Wu said. "It's that daily juggle—and the struggles and dreams of families across our neighborhoods—that keep me grounded in the work and moving with urgency."
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital
BOSTON — A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths. Catherine Leavy pleaded guilty last year in federal court to...
Hagerty Named CEO at Vicinity Energy
Boston – Vicinity Energy announced the appointment of Kevin Hagerty as the company’s new chief executive officer and president. Bill DiCroce has led Vicinity and its predecessors as CEO and president since 2012 and will stay on as executive chairman of Vicinity’s board of directors. “I am...
Carmelo Anthony shares strange comment about Jayson Tatum
Carmelo Anthony said that Jayson Tatum isn't the face of the NBA because he doesn't have the "aura" that Anthony Edwards does. Melo then went on to say that if Tatum did have that level of "aura," it'd be over. Melo was alluding to the type of deadly game-winning plays...
Opening NBA Finals MVP Odds Suggest Celtics Will Win Back-to-Back Titles
Breaking down the opening odds to win the NBA Finals MVP award in the 2024-25 season. The Boston Celtics are the current favorite to win the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 season, and oddsmakers recently doubled down on that sentiment when releasing the odds to win the NBA Finals MVP award.
Addressing Inequities in Education: SE Summer Fellow Amal Tariq (MBA 2025)
The HBS Summer Fellows Program enables students to apply their classroom training as they explore career opportunities in roles or regions where compensation is generally lower than the traditional MBA level. This summer, we are connecting with some of our 70 Social Enterprise Summer Fellows, who are working around the world to develop skills and knowledge while having significant responsibility and high impact.
Boston Police Apprehend 'Most Wanted' Suspect Oscar Colon in Roxbury for Larceny and Property Destruction Charges
Today, officers in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood successfully apprehended Oscar Colon, who was previously at the top of the BPD's Most Wanted List. At around 12:30 PM, District B-2 (Roxbury) officers executed an arrest warrant near 43 Smith Street. Colon, 43, a Boston resident, was detained based on an outstanding warrant from Roxbury District Court.
Mass. residents are feeling the burden of housing and transportation costs, survey finds
Across the state, people are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs and a struggling public transportation system. That’s according to a new survey of 1,408 Massachusetts residents conducted by the MassINC polling group for Transportation for Massachusetts. The poll had support from the Barr Foundation. If you purchase...
Sunday's local roundup, results: Auburn, Burkett notch big Little League wins
BASEBALL Little League Auburn 11, Berlin (Md.) 10: Patrick Saucier belted a three-run double to left and scored on a double by Bryce Everson to cap a four-run rally with...
Monday's Child: Curious, caring DeAndre, 14, is very adventurous and loves science
DeAndre, 14, is very adventurous. DeAndre is a curious, caring boy. DeAndre enjoys baking and play cooking. He loves to participate in school science activities and learning how things work. DeAndre is described as adventurous, curious, strong-willed, caring and creative. He likes engaging in new activities and playing outside on the playground. One of DeAndre’s favorite activities is exploring new places. He is very caring and is always there for his friends.
What happened at the Cannabis Control Commission?
As issues — and damning headlines — pile up at the agency, Massachusetts officials are hoping to appoint a receiver before the end of the legislative term. They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And lately, it seems that the smoke is billowing from the Cannabis Control Commission.
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
Curbing the Trade in Policing Equipment to Rights Abusers Video: How to Make a Torture-Free Trade Treaty Effective
As the culmination of two semester’s work, in May the Clinic convened an expert roundtable and hosted a public event on torture-free trade with the Geneva Graduate Institute’s Global Governance Centre. A summary of the public event and video are available below. Editor’s Note: the following was originally...
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