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CityLine: The city's effort to improve maternal mortality rates
NEEDHAM, Mass. — A Conversation with Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Boston's commissioner of public health continues with a discussion of city’s ongoing work to prevent gun violence and how maternal health is being prioritized. Emily Maher brings us the story of a food delivery program for postpartum parents.
CityLine: The public heath dangers with our changing climate
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of Boston Public Health Commission shares guidance in the midst of the latest uptick in COVID cases. Frequent heat waves and heat emergencies are impacting the health of the city’s most vulnerable residents, Dr. Ojikutu explains why environmental issues are a public health concern.
Six displaced by Hyde Park house fire
The Boston Fire Department reports six people were displaced by a fire at 14 Ellis St. in Hyde Park called in shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Saturday. The fire, which raced through the second floor and attic, caused no injuries, the department reports.
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.
Not the elusive Roslindale bull, but couple still sees something startling up in their hillside backyard this morning
Pass reports from the area of Beech Street and Alpheus Road on Roslindale's Grew Hill that this morning he and his wife looked out into their backyard this morning and spotted a foraging deer - not something that particular area is known for (down the hill at the George Wright Golf Course or Sherrin Woods, sure):
Castle Island Turns Purple For 7th Annual Miles For Migraine Walk/Run
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Katie MacDonald beamed as she looked around Castle Island Saturday and saw so many people decked out in purple, the official color of migraine awareness. "'Cause sometimes the planes are going overhead, like, I want them to see the purple from the air," MacDonald told...
5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 22nd
Unwind with us at Sunset Socials hosted by On the Dot®! Join the neighborhood this Thursday, July 25th, from 6-9PM at The LOT. Live music by local artist Kristen Cropanese, great company, and delicious drinks await at The Cantina! These socials happen every other Thursday until September 5th. RSVP now and stay updated on all our upcoming events by following @onthedotboston on Instagram!
Bail revoked for Dorchester man seized with gun, drugs, cash
BOSTON, July 16, 2024 – A Dorchester man had his prior bail revoked in Dorchester BMC Monday after being charged with illegally possessing a large-capacity firearm with the serial number defaced and fentanyl trafficking, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. KELVIN ORTIZ-GUERRERO, 25, was charged with illegal possession of a...
Cloudy and dry Sunday with some pop-up showers this evening
Warm with sunshine, low humidity, and a few ‘building’ clouds Sunday afternoon as a cold front drops through southern New England. Much of the afternoon looks to be on the dry side, but a few isolated ‘pop up’ showers and storms can’t be ruled out through this evening. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, low 80s at the beaches along with a northwest wind.
VOTE: What is the MetroWest/Milford Daily News 2023-24 Boys High School Team of the Year?
The dog days of summer are as good a time as any to reflect on the school year past. Some teams rose to the occasion. It was expected for a few, while others shocked with their success. But as with any group, the question becomes but who was THE BEST?...
Celtics legend Dave Cowens showing off his shooting touch at 67
It had been decades since Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man and Florida State legend Dave Cowens picked up a basketball as a player. But the then-67-year-old Celtics icon put on a shooting clinic in 2016 at his alma mater in Tallahassee, Florida. The two-time Boston champion sank shot after shot without breaking a sweat in this clip embedded below, only missing the first underhanded free throw he attempted, and making up for it with another made shot backward over his head. No word on whether the former NBA Most Valuable Player of 1973 is planning a comeback with that...
Framingham has revised its traffic rules for the first time in more than 35 years
The new rule was recently approved by the Framingham Traffic Commission and City Council. The new traffic rules, which represent the first update in more than 30 years, call for the banning of all vehicles with commercial license plates from parking on any city streets between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday or anytime on Sunday. A violator can receive a $100 ticket.
Mass. General back to full operations after Microsoft outage
BOSTON (WHDH) - Mass. General Hospital is returning to its normal operations after it was forced to cancel non-emergency procedures due to a Microsoft outage that impacted institutions across the country. A spokesman for the Boston hospital says it is now fully operations and open to patients. Officials are going...
Cloudy but warm Sunday in New England
Warm temperatures with comfortable humidity on Sunday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s inland and lower 80s near the coast. A weak cold front from the north might bring a spot shower or thunderstorm, but the day will mostly be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Overnight lows will be in the lower 60s to about 70 degrees.
MLB fans in amazement with Shohei Ohtani’s home run nearly clearing Dodger Stadium on Sunday Night Baseball vs. Red Sox
SHOHEI Ohtani continues to show how otherworldly his power can be - and he did just that on Sunday Night Baseball for all eyes to see. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, 30, hit a mammoth home run against the Boston Red Sox. Ohtani hit his first-ever All-Star game home run...
Hilarious Reason Celtics’ Brad Stevens Was Trending On Social Media
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was trending on X on Sunday, but it wasn’t simply because the mastermind reportedly inked Sam Hauser to a four-year contract extension. Fans flocked to social media to nominate Stevens as President Joe Biden’s replacement after the announcement that he had...
Celtics fall to 76ers, 103-98, in final Summer League game
LAS VEGAS — The Celtics closed ten days in Las Vegas with a 103-98 loss to the 76ers, and finished Summer League with a 2-3 record. Drew Peterson, who sat out the last two games, was back in the starting lineup, alongside Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson, and Killian Tillie. Jaelen House, Tyler Cook, and Tristan Enaruna contributed off the bench.
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