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‘Secret Mall Apartment’ Documents 8 Artists Living Undercover in RI Mall
Even if living at a mall isn’t a fantasy of yours, the Secret Mall Apartment documentary will blow your mind a bit. Growing up in the ’80s and coming of age with ’90s pop culture was a trip. I can remember my friends and I chilling at the mall Food Court and babbling about how long we could last if we lived there. Taco Bell for every meal, endless music at Sam Goody.
Massachusetts’ Most Expensive Restaurant Charges $295 to Make a Reservation
When it comes to highlighting the best restaurants in New England, no one does a better job than LoveFood. From discussing the nation's top establishments to sharing recipes, news, and commentaries, LoveFood is a foodie's digital paradise. Now, the platform is turning their attention to the most expensive restaurants in...
Have You Been to the Oldest Restaurant in the United States? It’s in New England
There is much debate about the oldest restaurant, tavern, and pub in America. Most of it comes from me and friends, who talk about this more than we should. What makes the "oldest" anything really the oldest? What's the difference between a tavern, restaurant, or pub? Could they all be one in the same, or three separate types of establishments? The answer is all of the above.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Increased rodent activity in town
It has come to our attention that neighborhoods may be experiencing increased rodent activity. It is not unusual for neighborhoods to experience problems like this, and we have taken several steps to identify ways to control this. Below are tips for keeping your property rodent free:. Keeping rats away from...
There Are Only 4 Hooters Restaurants Left In Massachusetts
Hooters dates back to April Fools' Day of 1983 where six owners Lynn D. Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer and Dennis Johnson believed their concept of business was going to fail. The first restaurant opened on October 4, 1983 on a site of a former rundown nightclub in Clearwater, Florida. Business started to skyrocket in December of 1984 when a group of Atlanta investors bought out the rights to Hooters.
First Brocktonians splash into Cosgrove Pool after $6M renovation
BROCKTON — Janece Mroz, 26, climbed into the lifeguard's chair for her first shift at the brand-new Cosgrove Pool on Monday. Guarding the East Side pool is a family tradition. Her sister, brother, aunt and uncle all worked at the old pool. "There's definitely been upgrades," Mroz said from...
5 Boston Bars To Go To First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy Hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Singer of 90s hit song back with new album. Here's the local spot where she's playing
Joan Osborne has refined her songwriting technique over the years, but it is still informed by a couple of core principles in which she believes. First that music is a unique way of bringing people together for a communal experience, and secondly that she wants to create music that elevates and leaves...
No late-night burgers in a tire shop at busy Grove Hall intersection, board rules
The Zoning Board of Appeal today rejected a proposal for a burger trailer inside a tire shop at 538 Blue Hill Ave. at Seaver Street over concerns from neighbors about late-night gatherings and crime and concerns from board members about security before its proposed 1 a.m. closing. The board initially...
Kayla Burton joins NBC Sports Boston
“I’m back home covering the sports city of champions.”. NBC Sports Boston has added a familiar name to its roster of on-air personalities. The network announced Tuesday that it has hired Kayla Burton as a multiplatform host and reporter. She is the daughter of longtime Ch. 4 sports anchor Steve Burton and the granddaughter of the late Ron Burton, the first player ever drafted by the Patriots.
Flowers are blooming and you can pick your own bouquets at these area farms
In addition to growing fruits and vegetables, some local farms grow flowers. Colorful flowers are blooming across the flower fields, and some of these farms will let visitors into their fields to pick their own. If you are looking for a family activity to build memories or a romantic date idea, how about spending time in the fresh air picking your own flowers? ...
Feline Rescue Society offers mobile services for Mass. cats to get neutered, spayed
FRAMINGHAM — Val Couchon is a cat person. Couchon brought Sweet Pea, a 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat, to a mobile spay and neutering facility called the Catmobile so Sweet Pea, a rescue from Worcester, could get spayed. The Salisbury-based Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's Catmobile is a mobile spay and...
Boston boy catches fish in Boston pond with most Boston of baits
Christine Ventura of West Roxbury and her son Teddy, 7, pulled over on Enneking Parkway yesterday to try some fishing off the dock at Turtle Pond in Stony Brook Reservation - even though all they had for bait was some ham from a Dunkin' sandwich. To our surprise (because we...
14 Facts About Ruth Wakefield
Ruth Wakefield revolutionized the way we enjoy cookies today. Before her ingenious creation, chocolate chip cookies were nowhere to be found on our snack tables. Wakefield, a talented dietician and food lecturer, turned a simple mistake into an iconic American treat. Her story is not just about the accidental birth of the chocolate chip cookie but also her entrepreneurial spirit, which led to the success of the Toll House Inn. In this post, we'll uncover 14 intriguing facts about Ruth Wakefield, shedding light on her life, her legacy, and how she changed the baking world forever. From her early beginnings to the deal with Nestlé that made her creation a household name, get ready to be inspired by the story of a woman whose culinary innovation continues to delight taste buds around the globe.
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