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Chicago rapper ‘Rodeo’ used stolen payment info to buy luxury items, feds say
A Chicago-based rapper was sentenced in a federal court in Springfield Wednesday morning after he used information to steal more $100,000 to buy private jet charters and luxury hotels, federal authorities said. Joseph Williams, 32, of University Park, Ill. — also known as Joe Rodeo,” “Rockstar Rodie,” or “Rodeo,” —...
Why Boston? Walz's fundraiser a testament to Massachusetts' financial, political clout
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris tapped as her running mate last week, is headed to Boston Wednesday for a high-priced fundraiser. A media advisory from the Harris campaign describes Walz’s Boston visit as the fourth stop on a six-event “national travel and fundraising blitz” that began Tuesday in California. Walz is also slated to visit Denver Wednesday before arriving in Massachusetts. He will conclude his swing with events Thursday in Newport, Rhode Island, and Southampton, New York.
Planning a weekend trip to a South Shore beach? Ernesto might have an impact on it
Hurricane Ernesto is making its way up the Atlantic, and while it's not expected to hit the South Shore, it may still affect weekend beach plans. The storm pummeled the Caribbean on Wednesday morning with rain and strong winds throughout Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It's expected to affect Bermuda later this week and could strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest forecast. ...
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Help us put together a list of resources to fight homelessness
Boston ranks second in the nation for homelessness, a recent study found. What organizations or resources do you recommend to help homeless people in Massachusetts?. Boston has some of the highest rates of homelessness in the country, according to a new study from Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation.
MassLive is looking for Hispanic/Latino leaders to celebrate in Mass.
Do you know someone who is a Hispanic or Latino leader in Massachusetts? MassLive wants to hear from you. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and MassLive is looking for reader nominations for our ongoing Massachusetts leader series to highlight during that time. Hispanic Heritage Month...
Deadline Looms to Apply for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance
With thousands of people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts and thousands more struggling to afford the housing they have, the realization that the colder fall and winter months are approaching must be terrifying for some. Inflation has helped drive up the cost of food, utilities and other essential items and can...
Syracuse Starts With UMass On Aug. 15
Game Details: Thursday, August 15, Syracuse, N.Y., 7:00 p.m. Syracuse opens its 2024 season by hosting UMass on Thursday, August 15, at the SU Soccer Stadium at 7:00 p.m. Thursday marks the first time Syracuse and UMass have squared off in Syracuse. The Orange own a 3-1-1 advantage in the all-time series.
Holyoke Community College is offering info sessions on new free community college program
HOLYOKE — In the next week, Holyoke Community College will be hosting two informational sessions on the state’s new education program, MassEducate, to help incoming and prospective students learn more about receiving a free education. MassEducate, which offers free community college education to anyone under the age of...
Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
MEDFORD, Mass. — (AP) — Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, “you do the same thing every day,” said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. “That gets very frustrating.”
Despite slowing, inflation in Boston remains higher than the national average
Consumer prices in the Boston area rose about 3.5% over the last year, compared to a 2.9% increase nationally, according to federal data released Wednesday. The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show inflation has cooled from 2022, when year-over-year consumer price increases in the Northeast were in the 6 to 7% range. This year, increases ranged from 2.4% to 3.9 % year over year.
Palmyra wrestler Trevor Young reflects on record 100 wins
With hard work and determination, Palmyra High School graduate Trevor Young excelled as a student and a wrestler. Despite 30 matches canceled due to COVID in his freshman year, he finished his high-school career with 103 victories, earning his milestone 100th against Hammonton during the final match of the regular season.
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