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Legally blind resident struggles with bike lanes in Boston's South End
BOSTON — James Alan Fox, a legally blind resident of Boston's South End, has voiced concerns over the increasing number of bike lanes in the area, following a collision with a cyclist. "I’ve been legally blind since birth," Fox said. "I only have very limited peripheral vision. So I...
Boston police arrest man with loaded firearm in Roxbury
BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department’s Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 21-year-old Roxbury man Thursday night after allegedly finding him in possession of a loaded firearm. The arrest occurred at about 7:50 p.m. near 83 Humboldt Ave. when officers on patrol noticed Ricardo Watson, who...
Preserving heritage and family through St. Mary of Carmen Women’s Society
Since she was little, high schooler Giuliana Forte has attended Nonantum’s annual Festa Italiana, often sitting beside her father in the car he drove to carry the bell rung in the festival’s processions; she eventually assumed the responsibility of pulling the bell’s rope. Yet the personal importance of Festa lies in “spending the day down the Lake with my family and just enjoying everything the day has to offer,” Forte said.
Boston restaurant owner pleads guilty to North End shooting
BOSTON - A North End restaurant owner accused of opening fire outside a popular bakery last year has changed his plea to guilty. Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street, with whom he's had a years-long feud. Although bullets didn't strike the victim, they did hit the Modern Pastry Shop."He took responsibility""That was the whole purpose of today. He took responsibility for what he did," said defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio.She said what happened that day was a mental health issue, and that he's had a volatile relationship with the court...
Longtime Adams Village restauranteur mourned after sudden death
Kenny Blasi, the co-owner and proprietor of the popular Adams Village eatery Blasi's Kitchen and Bar, died on Wednesday, July 24 after suffering a heart attack. The Dorchester native leaves behind his wife Maria and their four children, along with many other relatives and friends. He will be waked next Monday, July 29, 4-8 p.m. at John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home in Adams Village. His funeral is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston.
Massachusetts Pirates Transactional Roundup Presented By Gulf
LOWELL, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League announce the following transactions. Signed #21 DB C.J. Coldon, 5'11", 185 lbs. University of Wyoming/Oklahoma University. Released #10 LB Lamont Bishop, 6'4, 235 lbs. Oklahoma State University. Placed #95 DL Ifeanyi Maijeh, 6'3, 290 lbs. Temple/Rutgers, on Short-Term IR.
Red Sox Linked to $62 Million Cy Young Winner to Bolster Starting Rotation
The San Francisco Giants had a busy offseason, leading to hopes of competing in 2024. They haven’t met preseason expectations, entering July 27 games with a 50-55 record. If reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is available, do the Boston Red Sox make sense as a landing spot?
And the bands play on: Pink Floyd tribute band performs July 19
About one thousand concertgoers (a small fraction of the Independence Day concert) enjoyed perfect weather and a full moon as they watched the Pink Floyd tribute band Into the Floyd, and a full production laser light show, from the grassy hillside at NARA Park on July 19. The Friday night...
Vegan New England Patriot Deatrich Wise Jr. becomes owner of Cambridge diner
The vegan diet tends to raise eyebrows in the NFL, where meat-eating is the more typical route toward getting muscular. When New England Patriot Deatrich Wise, Jr. went against the traditional food regimen of a defensive end, his teammates questioned his ability to maintain a strong figure. Following his rookie year, Wise said that if he lost any muscle mass, he would return to eating eggs. Over five years later, not an egg has yet to be cooked.
In Red Sox comeback, Alex Cora’s decision to pinch hit for veteran pays off
BOSTON — Right-handed hitting slugger Tyler O’Neill is second on the Red Sox in homers (20), slugging percentage (.536) and OPS (.890). But manager Alex Cora decided to pinch hit for him behind 7-6 in the eighth inning Friday. It paid off and the Red Sox won 9-7 over the Yankees here at Fenway Park.
With an assist from Marcus Jones, Covered By Music is on a mission to nurture future Boston music stars
This local nonprofit operates a music camp taught by award-winning professionals. Even at music camp, Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones couldn’t resist breaking down a huddle at the end of a long day. Football fans know Jones as an All-Pro punt returner and the first NFL player since 1947 to...
Boston Bruins Boost Defense with New Acquisition Andrew Peeke
Boston Bruins acquire Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets, solidifying his spot in the team's bottom pairing for 2024-25 after struggling for ice time with the Blue Jackets. Peeke recorded 44 hits in just 15 regular-season games for the Bruins. Peeke averaged over 21 minutes per game in the...
Reporter Discusses ‘Odds’ of Celtics Reunion With 1st-Round Center
The Boston Celtics have brought back players who’d played for them before. One they could certainly use is former starting center Robert Williams III. However, MassLive’s Brian Robb wrote that a reunion between the two sides wasn’t likely. At least not in the near future. Robb wrote...
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