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Dorchester Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Following Mattapan Traffic Stop
Last night, a routine patrol for officers of District B-3 (Mattapan) took a turn when they apprehended 49-year-old Melvin Ward of Dorchester on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in the area of Washington Street and Fenelon Street. The officers, already engaged in a drug investigation, were on the...
Ipswich provides relief for Boston’s overloaded immigrant support system
IPSWICH — From January to April, Bob Marley, spiced okra and chicken, and dancing feet enlivened the house of resident Glenn Gibbs. For 10 weeks, Gibbs hosted a family of Haitian immigrants. He said sharing his home with Farah, Israel, and their three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Shinay, was a “wonderful experience.” For the young family, it was respite from Boston’s overcrowded shelters.
Boston Celtics beat reporter addresses Payton Pritchard's trade status
One reader of MassLive's Brian Robb and his Celtics Mailbag proposed the idea of trading away Payton Pritchard and Jaden Springer to get under the second tax apron, but Robb didn't believe going the route of signing second-round pick Anton Watson and other cheaper minimum value players would keep the bench afloat.
Join us for the Negro Election Day Parade
Join us for the Salem United Negro Election Day Parade on Saturday, July 20, at 12 p.m. The parade celebrates Negro Election Day as a state holiday in Massachusetts and commemorates the first Black voting system in the Commonwealth, dating back to the 1700s. The parade is scheduled to last about 90 minutes.
Man charged in Boston pub fire found not competent for trial
The man charged over a fire at a popular pub in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood was found not competent to face the charges during a hearing Friday. Prasiddha Baruwal had been ordered to undergo a mental competency exam after being arrested in connection with the intense fire at The Squealing Pig, which its owners have said was destroyed. Video showed a person inside burning restaurant, which had its windows smashed as well.
Man manufactured pills for gangs, officials say after raiding an apartment in West Cambridge
Man manufactured pills for gangs, officials say after raiding an apartment in West Cambridge. Digging through a suspect’s trash produced evidence of a local maker of drugs who defrauded the U.S. government out of Covid help for a non-existent business, authorities said Thursday. An affidavit presented by an officer...
Boston Police Arrest Suspect for Firearm Charges After Foot Chase in Dorchester
Last night, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force made an arrest on firearm charges in Dorchester after a foot chase that culminated in the recovery of a handgun. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Willie Greathouse of Dorchester, now faces multiple charges following the incident, as reported by the Boston Police Department.
Cultural Council Survey Focuses on Beautifying Belmont
Each year, the Belmont Cultural Council surveys the community to better understand the priorities of Belmont residents regarding the town’s cultural needs. The survey, which went live earlier this month, includes nine questions gauging the community’s familiarity with the council and how it would like to see grant money spent in the near future. Funding priorities include everything from visual art exhibitions and music festivals to programming and events at the local Council on Aging.
Boston Residents Brew Connections at 'Coffee with a Cop' Event in Dorchester
In an effort to foster stronger community ties, Boston's District C-11 recently held a "Coffee with a Cop" event at AkoKo Café in Dorchester, with Boston Police Commissioner Cox, the Command Staff, and officers mingling with locals over cups of java. According to the Boston Police Department's release, the casual meet-up encouraged open dialogue between law enforcement and community members, addressing concerns and plans for safety and upcoming neighborhood initiatives.
Enter to Win Tate McRae Tickets in Boston
The Fun107 Ticket Window is open! Thanks to Revitalize RX Dartmouth, your chance to win concert tickets happens all summer. Tate McRae is coming to Boston and we have your chance to win tickets. Tate McRae is playing at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on Friday, August 9....
Review & setlist: Noah Kahan’s New England is forever at Fenway
Vermont native Noah Kahan, whose songs are peppered with local references, easily won over the crowd at Thursday's sold-out show at Fenway Park, the first of two. It’s tough to summarize all of who Noah Kahan is or what he means to New England in this moment, but here’s a shot.
Boston’s Berklee College names ex-Spotify prez
The next president at Berklee will be Jim Lucchese, a former executive at Spotify, the controversial streaming service. Boston born and a drummer by vocation, Lucchese sold his start-up The Echo Nest to Spotify in 2014. He went on toe found Spotify for Artists and was appointed CEO of Sofar Sounds, a system curating 30,000 live performances in 78 countries.
Treat yourself at new well-being center and get fashion inspiration at the MFA
BOSTON — There’s a serene new spot in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood where self-care is the standard.Release Well-Being Center opened in April 2024, seven years after Linda Townsend established the first location in Westborough. The urban version offers an expanded menu of services including a bliss lounge,...
Musical megastar Kristin Chenoweth takes over Boston's Emerson Colonial Theater
BOSTON — Musical superstarKristin Chenoweth comes to Boston for the pre-Broadway World Premiere of the new musical, "The Queen of Versailles," at the Emerson Colonial Theater. The show is based on the 1992 documentary (of the same title) about millionaire socialite Jackie Siegel’s obsession with building the largest home in America.
He used addiction recovery patients to defraud the government. Now, he's pleaded guilty.
PROVIDENCE – Michael Brier was on probation after serving time for tax evasion when he began defrauding the government and private health care insurers out of millions of dollars – and using people needing drug treatment services to orchestrate his scam. On Thursday, Brier, the owner of Rhode Island-based Recovery Connections Centers of America, Inc., pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare and other insurers while shortchanging patients with substance abuse disorders. ...
Summer cruise-in delights car enthusiasts
On Tuesday night, classic and exotic cars of all shapes and sizes showed up at Riverhead Beach for the monthly Marblehead Cruise-In. What started a few years ago as just a group of friends showing off their cars has developed into a town-wide event. “This is our third year doing...
Women’s Volleyball Earns 16th Straight AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll Distinction
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Harvard women's volleyball once again received a pair of team academic awards for the 2023-24 as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association this week. The Crimson earned the AVCA Team Academic Award and landed on the Team Academic Honor Roll. Harvard holds more than a decade...
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