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Massachusetts Gov orders flags lowered; family asks for funeral donations after Massachusetts Airman dies while serving country
An active-duty serviceman from Massachusetts has died while on duty. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, Airman First Class Pierre D. Dushime of Natick, tragically passed away while serving our country a few days ago. “Pierre was not only a dedicated serviceman but a shining example of resilience, intelligence, and determination.
State's first sign of West Nile virus this season is found on the South Shore
QUINCY − The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this season were found in Quincy, the state Department of Public Health said. Symptoms don't always appear, but they include fever and flu-like illness, health officials said. People over age 50 are at higher risk from the virus.
Brookline landlord who sues to block apartments near his buildings sues to block apartments near his Mission Hill buildings
Monty Gold, a Brookline landlord who has gone to court to try to stop apartment buildings from going up near buildings he owns in Jamaica Plain and Salem, yesterday sued to try to block a six-story apartment building from going up at St. Alphonsus Street and Tremont Street in Mission Hill, in between two three-story buildings he owns.
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
WWII medal mystery: from Mass. framing store to Vt. cemetery
The perseverance of a complete stranger made it possible for a purple heart and bronze star to be returned to the family of a World War II hero. This saga takes us from a framing shop in an Ashland, Massachusetts, strip mall to a cemetery in Vermont. Don Gordon, of...
A Naval Destroyer Vessel Will Offer Free Tours For Boston's Navy Week
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The U.S.S. Oscar Austin, an active U.S. naval destroyer ship is offering free tours for patrons in honor of Navy Week, which is being observed in Boston July 1-7. The tours on the Fourth of July are a part of the 2024 Boston Harborfest, an annual tradition that celebrates "Boston's maritime and revolutionary history," according to the event's website.
Boston's July 4th fireworks light up the sky following Pops performance
BOSTON - Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert.Celebrating 50th yearOn America's birthday, there's no other place to be than the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Now for five decades strong, the moving musical tribute to freedom came together on the Hatch Shell stage, marveling a sea of red, white, and blue. Four-hundred thousand people came together for an epic night celebrating our country."So excited, this has been on my bucket list for a long time," said Kim Karavan, who was visiting from South Carolina. "I grew...
Harvard Street Health Center program centers dignity for Boston-area veterans
For eight years, Kathryn King served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Now, based out of a stout brick building on Blue Hill Avenue, she has a new mission, focused on supporting and affirming the dignity of veterans in the Boston area. There, King serves as program director of the Veterans...
Boston Kicks Off July 4th Celebrations With City Hall Ceremony And Parade
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Thousands attended the City of Boston's official Independence Day ceremony and parade Thursday morning. The ceremony started at City Hall Plaza with the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu. "We’re here today, together, to not only celebrate...
Quincy activists petition to roll back mayor's huge pay raise
A few dozen Quincy citizens are devoting their holiday weekend to gathering signatures on a petition to roll back the raises City Council approved last month for councilors and Mayor Thomas Koch. In June, the council approved ordinances giving each councilor a raise from $30,000 to $44,500 and boosting the...
South Coast Rail nears completion
A transportation project that’s taken years and still won’t be ready for another year, is nearing the finish line. The South Coast Rail is nearly done rebuilding the tracks from Boston to Bristol County. “It reconnects a region of the commonwealth to Boston that has been severed for...
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
MBTA celebrates long-term labor stability after striking final union agreement
MBTA officials say the agency will enjoy the "longest period of labor stability since the 1980s" now that collective bargaining agreements are in place with every single affiliated labor union at the T. The agency's higher-ups and union bosses took a victory lap Wednesday after striking a deal with MBTA...
‘It was devastating': Friend of John O'Keefe reacts to mistrial in Karen Read case
With a mistrial declared in the case against , the people who knew and loved John O'Keefe are left without answers and with a daunting prospect of another high-profile trial ahead. John Jackson, a longtime friend of O'Keefe, spoke with NBC10 Boston about the outcome of this first trial. He’s...
DCR Hosting Public Meeting About Future of Watertown Dam
The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, will share its plans for studying the options for the future of Watertown Dam. Recently, the DCR studied the area around the Dam as part of its Removal Alternatives Analysis to develop conceptual design alternatives for the Dam. Work included surveying and collecting borings.
Mayor’s Column: Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff & City Savings for Older Adults
I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents. The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers more savings to. more residents. Thanks to changes that went into effect earlier this year, assets are no. longer counted against your eligibility...
Attleboro Is Trying A Laser Show Instead Of Usual Fireworks For The Fourth
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Plans for the Fourth of July in Attleboro are going to be a little different this year. Instead of a traditional fireworks display, the city is doing a laser light show. Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone told WBZ NewsRadio that a laser show is significantly...
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