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How These Boston Tech Companies are Growing and Connecting to the Community
Boston has a lot of firsts. Boston Commons was the first public park in the United States. Harvard was the first college not only in the country but in all of North America. In terms of scientific and technological advances, Boston became the home of the first subway system in the United States. Also, the telephone was invented while Alexander Graham Bell was living in Boston.
Podcast: Boston Cannons boss Brian Holman on a life in coaching
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli talk with Boston Cannons general manager and head coach Brian Holman. Holman was a three-time All-American goaltender at Johns Hopkins during his playing days. He was an...
Kendrick Perkins ‘loses Boston Celtics legend status’ and ‘booed by fans’ as ESPN star is banned from ex-player policy
KENDRICK Perkins has lost his status within the Boston Celtics organization after trashing the team. Perkins was a Celtics legend, spending eight years with the team and winning a title in 2008, but it all came crashing down in recent years. Despite being a former player, Perkins was one of...
MBTA police seek suspect who allegedly ‘viciously’ beat homeless man
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 617-222-1050. MBTA Transit Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly beat an elderly homeless man earlier this month. Police are seeking Shaquille O. Manago, who reportedly attacked the victim around 3 a.m. on July 10 at Ashmont Station, according...
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 23-20
Continuing our look at the most important Boston College football players for the 2024 season. The march to the 2024 season continues for Boston College football, and Bill O'Brien in just five weeks when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next month we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Man killed in shooting outside Lowell temple was the ‘glue to his family’
A 43-year-old Lowell man who was killed in a shooting outside a temple in the city on Saturday was admired everywhere he went, according to an online fundraiser. The GoFundMe for Jose Ortiz has raised more than $1,400 from 24 donations as of Thursday morning. The fundraiser’s goal is $10,000.
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail makes its sweet debut
The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially up and running. The tasty trail includes more than 100 destinations — covering every county of the state — that use Massachusetts dairy products in their treats. “We are the ice cream capital,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said during the trail’s...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Some Massachusetts lawmakers skip Benjamin Netanyahu's address
BOSTON - Protesters took to the streets near Boston University Wednesday, making their opposition clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first address to Congress since the October 7th attack by Hamas -- and a divisive one also among members of Congress. Some members of the Massachusetts delegation boycotted the speech, like Congressman Jim McGovern, who met with the families of hostages who provided members of Congress their own testimony. Protest at Auchincloss' officeCongressman Jake Auchincloss, who has been steadfast in his support of U.S. ties to Israel was in attendance -- while a group of young activists had a meeting with...
Abuse survivor keeps pushing Mass. bill that would make GPS tampering a felony
For defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts it is, along with bail, a ticket to freedom. GPS monitoring devices allow for the remote enforcement of court orders, such as curfews and restraining orders.
Avelo Airlines has 2 new flights out of Manchester–Boston Regional Airport. See where
Travelers out of Manchester–Boston Regional Airport will now have two new destination options on Avelo Airlines. The airline announced 18 new routes this week, including two from Manchester. Here's what...
Coffee with a Cop – July 31st – at the Warren Tavern
Enjoy a cup of coffee with one of Boston’s finest and have a chat about what’s going on in the neighborhood. This community event will take place on Wednesday, July 31st, from 10am-11am at Warren Tavern located at 2 Pleasant St!. Free BPD travel mugs to those who...
Throwback: When the DNC was held in Boston
(WJAR) — With this year's historic Democratic National Convention set for next month, it was 20 years ago the DNC was close to home. Bill Rappleye was previewing the start of the convention in Boston on July 25th, 2004. John Kerry and John Edwards officially got the democratic nomination...
28-Unit Building Proposed for Wachusett Street; Public Meeting on July 30
A proposal to raze an existing vacant building and erect a 28-unit building on Wachusett Street will be discussed in a public meeting on July 30. The proposed three-story building will include 28 units, 20 parking spots, and a bike room that could hold 38 bicycles. The proposed building would...
The latest push in the recovery of the Edgar Benjamin Healthcare Center? Christmas coming early
Even as summer temperatures beat down, for the about 70 residents of the Edgar Benjamin Healthcare Center on Mission Hill, Christmas is coming. The center is launching a fundraiser this week to bring new supplies and resources to the facility to support operations and care for patients. A list of...
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