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Boston College Football 2024 Opponent Preview: Virginia
Boston College football may open their 2024 ACC slate against FSU, but conference play really gets underway in October when they travel down to Charlottesville to play the Virginia Cavaliers. When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (Time - TBD) Where: Charlottesville, VA. Boston College defeated UVA in a nailbiter at Alumni...
Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses vote to strike, hundreds more poised to join
Thousands of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital have voted to authorize a strike, and hundreds of others may join their fight Thursday. At Faulkner Hospital in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, there's about 500 nurses that say they have reached their tipping point and are scheduled to vote to strike until a list of demands are met.
Ecuadorian national arrested in Fall River on assault to murder charge
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested an unlawfully present Ecuadorian national in Fall River who was previously charged with assault in Somerset. Daniel Parra, 30, was arrested on June 13 by deportation officers. Parra initially unlawfully entered the United States on an unknown date, and...
New McDonald’s opening at TD Garden in Boston for the first time
Those who catch a show or a game at TD Garden may notice the new golden arches on the ground level. A McDonald’s was added to the Boston arena for the first time. A grand opening is scheduled for Friday, July 26. “This is the first time that customers...
Abutters Meeting to discuss a new beer + wine license for Southie Gas is TONIGHT
Be informed. Get involved. The owners of Southie Gas, located at 79 West Broadway, are applying for a Beer and Wine License. A Zoom meeting will take place to discuss on Wednesday at 7pm. Several residents, including city councilor and Southie resident Ed Flynn, have voiced their concerns and opposition...
Sacco-Maguire Honored for Years of Service to Revere Beach, City
Mayor Patrick Keefe proclaimed Saturday, July 20 as Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Day in Revere, recognizing her outstanding service to Revere, her efforts in helping to form the Revere Beach Partnership, and her continuing contributions to the success of the International Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
First-ever USS Constitution Purple Heart underway demonstration set for Aug. 9
Security will open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning. All guests must board no later than 9:30 a.m. Guests should arrive early to allow adequate time for security screening. Expected duration of the underway is approximately four hours (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) Portable restrooms will be available on...
Bostonians Share Coffee and Conversations with Police in Hyde Park Event
The Boston Police Department (BPD) kept things casual with their community engagement initiative "Coffee with a Cop," this time bringing the event to Delicias Colombianas in Hyde Park. Bostonians and officers from the BPD's District E-18 joined forces over steaming cups of coffee and freshly baked Colombian pastries, sparking conversations ranging from public safety to leisurely summer plans. According to the BPD's report, the gathering saw attendance from residents, Commissioner Cox, and several high-ranking officers.
Cruz Construction v. Beacon Communities in breach of implied contract suit
Yawu Miller is the former senior editor of the Bay State Banner. He has written for the Banner since 1988.... VIEW BIO. As their work on the 72-unit Camden Street housing development was drawing to a close in 2019, Cruz Construction staff were knee deep in pre-construction work on the larger 285-unit Lenox apartments.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Bill expanding free community college awaiting Healey’s signature
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Free community college for all Bay State residents is awaiting final action by Governor Maura Healey. The bill is sitting on her desk after receiving final legislative approval last week. “We just see this as such a powerful and successful program, and we intend to double...
We’re No. 1: New ranking says Mass. schools are the best
The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics. Massachusetts has the best schools in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. The report, comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics, accounted for performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials.
Mass. SJC tosses out murder conviction for getaway driver in Charlestown shooting
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday overturned a first-degree murder conviction against a man who prosecutors say was the getaway driver in a fatal November 2014 shooting in the Charlestown section of Boston. The court found there was no evidence to suggest the man intended for the victim to be killed.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport announces new JetBlue flights
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WCAX) - More flight options out of New Hampshire are cleared for takeoff. The state division of Economic Development announced that JetBlue will be coming to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport for the first time. JetBlue is bringing new routes to Granite State travelers, including flights to Concord, North...
Brigham and Women's nurses could soon strike
Thousands of health care workers with Brigham and Women's Hospital could soon be going on strike. The Massachusetts Nurses Association voted overwhelmingly to allow the Boston hospital's nurses to hit the picket line. The tally was nearly unanimous, with 2,507 union members voting to enable a one-day strike and just...
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