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Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival – Food, Fireworks, Fun, & All You Need To Know
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival is back and celebrating 20 years of food, fireworks, fun, and more. There’s a lot you need to know, and we’ve got you covered. Everything from where to park, who this year’s sculptors are, preparations for the event, food vendors, and more.
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.
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.
Public-housing provider will fight mice better, but defends practices such as warnings on rent
Public-housing provider will fight mice better, but defends practices such as warnings on rent. The head of the Cambridge Housing Authority is pushing back against allegations of poor conditions and unfair evictions made by a group of tenants at two large family developments. But executive director Michael Johnston also said the authority will strengthen its response to mouse infestation at Washington Elms and Newtowne Court after listening to tenants at two public meetings that CHA called to hear from residents after the tenant group interrupted a board meeting June 12 with a petition demanding changes.
Locals Are Flocking To Revere Beach To Escape The Record Breaking Heat
REVERE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — As an exceptionally hot weather week is underway, Revere Beach is becoming a popular spot for bay staters looking to cool off. As temperatures reach close to triple digits during this heatwave, some beachgoers don’t mind the increase in crowds at the local beaches while others feel differently.
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...
PHOTOS: Whale breaches feet from fisherman off Swampscott beach
A whale was spotted swimming off the coast of Swampscott and Lynn, Massachusetts, on Monday, giving quite a show as it breached just feet from a fisherman. “I could almost touch him. He was you know within 20 feet of me," said Clark Scott, who lives in Swampscott. Early Monday...
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.
Glowing swings at the Lawn on D removed after nearly ten years
"Swing Time" has been at a fixture of Lawn on D since its opening in 2014. But, "wear and tear has ultimately taken its toll." The Instagrammable glowing oval swings at the Lawn on D in South Boston did not return to the event space this year. The Lawn on...
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...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize won in $10 crossword game
A lottery player from Massachusetts came forward on Thursday to claim a $1 million prize from a winning ticket he bought for $10. Mark Aucoin, of Billerica, won $1 million from a “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” ticket. He bought his winning ticket at a Gulf gas station in Bedford, located at 349 Great Rd.
The Strand Trail Will Be Extended From Lynn To Nahant Beach
LYNN, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for the last leg of a pedestrian trail that will connect Lynn to Nahant. The Northern Strand Community Trail runs from Everett, and continues through Malden, Revere, Saugus, and currently ends at Western Avenue, about 1-mile west of downtown Lynn.
A New Sports Bar in Massachusetts Includes an ‘Adult Playground’ That Looks So Fun
A new sports bar in Massachusetts has childlike adults excited all over New England. If you are like me, you cannot sit still. All of my favorite bars, breweries, and restaurants have fun things to do while eating or drinking. Sure, sitting at a bar and talking with your significant...
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