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Boston police search for missing 17-year-old from Hyde Park
Police in Boston are looking for a missing teenager last seen more than a week ago. The Boston Police Department said Tuesday that it was searching for 17-year-old Walin Perez of Hyde Park. Perez was last seen around 7:30 a.m. July 12 on River Street in Hyde Park, police said.
Celebrate Independence Day week at Boston Harborfest
The annual event brings four days of historical reenactments, live music, and fireworks to Boston. The annual Boston Harborfest returns to town Independence Day week, bringing live entertainment, historical reenactments, and fireworks to downtown Boston for a four-day celebration. The week culminates with the City of Boston’s official Independence Day commemoration on the morning of the Fourth of July, including a parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Attend the Embrace Ideas Festival in Boston
Join a three-day celebration of Black art, culture, joy, and excellence. Setting the stage for its third annual Embrace Ideas Festival, nonprofit Embrace Boston continues to unite local, state, and national leaders for a better and more inclusive Boston. And, this year, it aptly begins on Juneteenth. Held at the...
Five-bedroom home sells for $5.6 million in Cambridge
A 3,720-square-foot house built in 1894 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 32 Bowdoin Street in Cambridge was sold on June 28, 2024, for $5,600,000, or $1,505 per square foot. This three-story house offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and five bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,294 square feet.
Governor Healey Appoints Five Members to Framingham State’s BOT
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham State University is excited to announce the recent appointments of five new members to the Framingham State University Board of Trustees by Governor Maura Healey. They are:. Cherie Comeau – Director of Talent Development at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and Owner of CC Leadership Solutions, LLC....
Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville’s Dumping Ground for Methadone Packs, Condoms etc…
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,. Board of Health director Karin Carroll gives out free needles. And also if they bring back 50 needles she gives them 10bucks. Who’s money city?. This is what was picked up today West Branch Library. Hundreds of needles picked up...
Breaking: Property Owner Eyes Building 225 Apartments At Purecoat Site On Hittinger St.
Photo: The Purecoat North site which the owner the Tosi family hopes to build 225 apartment units on the three acre site adjacent Hittinger Street and Brighton Avenue. The property owner of the Purecoat North Plating manufacturing site on Hittinger Street and a dog daycare business facing Brighton Street in east Belmont has presented to the town a preliminary design to redevelop the 126,726 square foot parcel into a 225 unit apartment complex with four floors of residential units above street level retail stores.
On Land or Ship, Port Chaplains Offer Comfort to Seafarers of the World
Port chaplains provide much-needed services for those who make their living at sea. Randall Armor, CC BY-NC-ND Boston celebrated its maritime heritage in June by welcoming tall ships from around the world into Boston Harbor for the celebratory event, Sail Boston. Thousands of people visited the magnificent vessels at anchor to learn about Boston’s rich maritime history.
Nonantum’s Festa Italiana: 89 years and counting!
Red, white, and green flags; porch lights and median strips; flagpole posters with pictures of local business owners and departed members of the St. Mary of Carmen Society — and temporary electronic police signs warning drivers to expect delays July 17-21 from 4PM to 11PM — announce Nonantum’s annual Italian-American Festival.
Boston police, school safety officers square off in dodgeball competition
BOSTON — Boston police officers and Boston Public School safety officers participate in a dodgeball game to strengthen their relationship and promote mental health. In a friendly dodgeball competition held in Hyde Park, police officers and school safety officers traded their uniforms for athletic gear. "Today? Oh, I'm running...
Boston Mayor Declares July 24, 2024 As 'Kristin Chenoweth Day'
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has shared an official proclamation declaring July 24, 2024 “Kristin Chenoweth Day” in the City of Boston, in honor of the Tony and Emmy Award winner's birthday. Mayor Wu's proclamation celebrates Kristin Chenoweth's contributions to the betterment of the City of Boston. “Kristin Chenoweth...
This weekend at Tanglewood: Andris Nelsons leads the BSO and soloists in pieces celebrating 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth, 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director
Lenox — On the weekend of July 26 through 28, at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth and the 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director. The Russian conductor and bassist will be feted by Shed performances throughout the weekend, with appearances by Tanglewood favorites Yefim Bronfman and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, both of whom have appeared at the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home more than two dozen times; baritone Will Liverman; the BSO’s own Edwin Barker; and British pianist Paul Lewis.
Alexandria Pays $270M to Extend Cambridge Ground Lease Through 2088
Life sciences REIT Alexandria Real Estate Equities said it will pay $270 million to extend its ground lease at Technology Square in Cambridge through the end of 2088. Pasadena, CA-based Alexandria initially paid $600 million to an MIT affiliate in 2006 for a ground-lease interest that extended to Jan. 1, 2065.
SJC overturns murder conviction for getaway driver in 2014 Charlestown shooting
BOSTON — The highest court in Massachusetts overturned a murder conviction on Tuesday in the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Charlestown. The unanimous decision overturned the conviction of the getaway driver in the deadly shooting, Julio Baez. Baez was driving his mother's Acura when authorities said his two...
Morris College President Sewell returns to Harvard to participate in New Presidents’ Cohort
Morris College President Dr. Said Sewell has an amazing opportunity coming his way. Although he has only been on the campus of Morris College for three weeks, Sewell has been selected as one of only five HBCU presidents to participate in Harvard’s New President Cohort. More than fifty new presidents nationwide will participate in this fellowship.
State Street to allocate $4.2 million to adjust wages after alleged gender discrimination
State Street Corporation has agreed to allocate $4.2 million for future pay adjustments to resolve allegations of gender discrimination at four of its Boston-area offices, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday. The department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) initially raised concerns about the base pay and bonuses...
Lowell’s 12U Team Shines Bright this Summer – Meet the Players
The Lowell 12U All Star Team is on an extraordinary journey in the 2024 Cal Ripken 12U Tournament!. After clinching their district title with a victory over Chelmsford, they stormed through the state tournament, triumphing over North Attleboro to seize the state crown. Now, they’re in Acushnet, MA, vying for...
Men’s Basketball’s Hinton Wins Silver at William Jones Cup
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Basketball incoming first-year Robert Hinton earned a silver medal while playing for the Chinese Taipei Blue Team, at the 2024 William Jones Cup in New Taipei, Taiwan. The tournament was held at Xinzhuang Gymnasium from July 13-21. A guard from Los Angeles, California, Hinton averaged a team-high 13.4 points on 54 percent shooting, including 44 percent from three-point range, and 81 percent from the charity stripe. Hinton also added 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals over eight games at the tournament.
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