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New Hughes Center director has a political legacy
The new director of the Wiliam J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University is the great-granddaughter of the last Republican mayor of Boston. Tina Zappile was announced today as the new director. She will replace John Froonjian, a former reporter who retired earlier this year. Her great-grandfather was...
MBTA stations exceed 100 degrees in Downtown Boston due to extreme heat
It was 90 degrees outside on Tuesday afternoon, but inside Boston’s Park Street station, passengers were pacing back and forth in stagnant 102-degree air. Red Line passengers crowded the platform while waiting for delayed trains. Shelene, a caregiver, takes the T daily. Dressed in a long sleeve blouse and pants, she wiped sweat from her brow and cheeks as she tended to a child in a stroller. “Some days it’s smooth going,” she said, “but the next day, the heat on the train is too much.” Her eyes darted back and forth from the child to the screen that read “BRAINTREE DELAYED 3:40.”
Northshore Home Summer Event Recap: A Memorable Evening at Misselwood Estate
The Northshore Home Summer Event yesterday, July 16, was a resounding success, attracting a sold-out crowd to the stunning Misselwood Estate. Guests enjoyed a perfect evening of inspiration and networking, complemented by beautiful weather and a picturesque venue. Homeowners and industry professionals from north of Boston and beyond gathered to...
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Charlotte Hornets (1-0) Las Vegas Summer League Game #3 7/17/24
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Charlotte Hornets (1-0) Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The Hornets played in the California Classic Summer League before coming to Las Vegas. They won all 3 games there, beating San Antonio, the team from China, and Sacramento. They also won their first game in Las Vegas, beating the Knicks 94-90. The Celtics and Hornets last played in Summer League in 2018 when the Celtics won 100-80, while starting Kadeem Allen, Jarrod Uthoff, Jabari Bird, Semi Ojeleye, and Guerrschon Yabusele.
Boston Police and Parks Department Join for Community-Building Field Days at Garvey Park
It's not just the temperature that's rising in Boston; community spirits are too, as the Boston Police Department (BPD) teams up with the City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for a series of engaging field days. Aimed at fostering connections between law enforcement and the community, the initiative kicked off with an event that had Dorchester's Garvey Park buzzing with energy and enthusiasm.
Job Cuts in Massachusetts Soon: Company Lays Off 100 Workers Unexpectedly
WFCN – A state filing indicates that 100 people in Massachusetts will be laid off by an unexpected company by the beginning of September. According to a recent state filing, Yankee Candle Inc. will be shutting down its distribution center and offices in South Deerfield, Mass., on September 9th.
Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money
Mayor Michelle Wu faced skepticism on Beacon Hill during a hearing this week. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took to the State House Tuesday to pitch her plan for giving the city the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate. The contentious measure was met with many questions and some skepticism from lawmakers on the joint committee on revenue during a nearly three-hour hearing.
Advocate says migrant, unhoused families were planning to sleep at MBTA station
QUINCY - The state has made it clear that its emergency shelter program is at capacity. That has not stopped dozens of migrants heading to Massachusetts through any number of federal programs. Last week, the state announced it would stop allowing so-called "newcomers" to sleep at Logan Airport. Families had been sleeping there when they first arrived in Boston through the airport's Terminal E. In doing so, the state said families would be sent straight to emergency shelters like the one in Norfolk at the old Bay State Correctional Center.On Tuesday, WBZ-TV found dozens of people being dropped off...
State Street eyes creation of its own stablecoin and deposit token: Report
State Street is considering creating its own stablecoin and deposit token for blockchain-based payments. Nearly half of institutions surveyed by State Street are ready to trade digital assets on blockchains.
Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
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.
CMR Surgical names Boston Scientific veteran non-executive chair
CMR Surgical this week appointed Daniel Moore as non-executive chair of its board of directors, effective immediately. Moore brings more than 35 years of experience in the medtech industry, including nearly 20 years spent at Boston Scientific. There, he took up multiple senior executive roles, including president of inter-continental and distribution management.
Ground Broken on 50,000sf Apartment Building in Boston
Boston – Boston developer Diarmaid McGregor, principal of N6 Properties, recently announced the start of work on an apartment building in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. The project at 375 Cummins Highway represents the first ground-up venture McGregor and company have undertaken since forming N6 Properties in 2023. The...
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