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MEET BOSTON MUSIC FEST ROCKS ATLANTA THIS SEPTEMBER WITH BOSTON-BELOVED GUSTER
Globally-celebrated indie rock band headlines inaugural music festival, joined by Boston local favorites. People know the city of Boston most for its amazing seafood, championship trophies, revolutionary spirit and innovation, but this summer, that’s about to evolve. Meet Boston, the region’s primary private sector destination marketing and visitor services organization, is bringing the unique, eclectic sounds of the city south to the Peach State with its inaugural Meet Boston Music Fest, a free concert experience that will be held on Friday, September 6th at Atlanta’s Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. The show will introduce a diverse lineup of Boston-originated artists, headlined by the renowned rock band Guster, to a whole new region of fans.
Boston Announces $40 Million in Grants to Bolster Affordable Housing, Addressing Homelessness and Aging Population
Boston is making a substantial push for affordable housing with Mayor Michelle Wu announcing a $40 million grant funding initiative. The funds, aimed at supporting rental, cooperative, and homeownership developments, come as part of a concerted drive by the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH), the Community Preservation Act Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust.
New Dean Appointments for Nine Women Scholars
Has been selected to serve as interim dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Connecticut College. In addition to her new position, she will retain her current appointment as dean of the college. Prior to joining the Connecticut College community, she spent over two decades in various academic affairs roles at Brandeis University in Massachusetts.
Attleboro woman dies from house fire injuries
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — An Attleboro woman who sustained serious injuries in a house fire on July 21 passed away on August 2, according to a family statement. Lisa Carvalho, 42, suffered severe burns in the fire on Mendon Road in Attleboro. A GoFundMe in Carvalho’s memory was set...
Get your oversized ‘Allston Christmas’ bag at these Boston stores
As Allston Christmas — also known as Boston move-in day — is right around the corner, one grocery store chain is helping residents “celebrate” this thrifting holiday by offering them a limited-edition oversized shopping bag at two stores. Around Sept. 1 every year, the streets of...
7-year-old from South Boston moves into final round of mullet competition
Voting lasts through Aug. 21. South Boston’s Brody Byrne has moved into the third and final round of the Ultimate Mullet Competition to support a non-profit that provides homes for wounded veterans. Voting lasts until Aug. 21, and the top three mullets will be announced on Aug. 28. “We’re...
Boston man bit, punched, head-butted officers on a train, MBTA police say
A Dorchester man who wanted to sleep on a train bit, punched and head-butted MBTA Transit Police who attempted to escort him off, according to MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. At around 10 a.m., Hamed Ranemimche, 25, was sleeping under the seats inside a Red Line train car at...
Pan-Mass Challenge bike-a-thon has become a force for cancer research
The hills of Wellesley, Massachusetts, are no match for Billy Starr, who thrives on challenges.Starr launched the Pan-Mass Challenge, an annual bike-a-thon, after his mother passed away from cancer when he was just 23. Originally intended as a one-time bike-a-thon in 1980 with 36 riders, the event has evolved into a yearly tradition that draws nearly 7,000 cyclists from around the globe. "The winner is all of us. You can bike as small as 25 miles or as long as 220 miles, you can bike one or two days. But you're gonna participate on a bicycle," said Starr. Every dollar goes directly...
ERO Boston Captures Colombian National Convicted of Domestic Assault
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston has recently taken into custody a Colombian national, Elkin Arturo Yarce-Munera, after convictions for domestic assault. According to an ICE news release, the 43-year-old was arrested on July 18 in Boston following a series of interactions with law enforcement, including previous detention by U.S. Border Patrol and release on a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.
What happened to the liquor license bill?
The liquor license bill appears in limbo, even after its passage by the House and Senate. Behind closed doors and into the early morning hours of Aug. 1, many bills didn’t make it over the finish line at the end of the formal session, including another shot at pumping more liquor licenses into Boston’s restricted market.
Wildfire smoke in Boston may move closer to ground
BOSTON - Wildfire smoke from fires out west continues to be visible in the skies above Boston and the forecast calls for it to worsen on Friday, which could lead to air quality alerts in the region.Why is it hazy in Boston today?If you are a "Star Wars" fan, you undoubtedly are familiar with the dusty, desert planet of Tatooine. Perhaps you've even dreamed of one day visiting this fictional place. Well, today is your day! Just step outside and look up!Ok, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but our sky does have a hazy, brownish tint.Those aren't clouds and...
Neema Avashia criticizes JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ narrative of Appalachian culture
Neema Avashia’s Indian American family was among the minority in West Virginia, a place she describes as having demographics that put you in two camps: white or not white. Though she said some people didn’t understand her family or community, she describes growing up in Appalachia was largely an experience of “care and love.”
‘New Beginnings’ for Back-to-School
• With a new school year on the horizon, the Needham Community Council hopes to supply students with the materials they need to succeed. Needham schools are back in session in two weeks, meaning students across grade levels will be gathering backpacks, pencils, notebooks and more before their first day. But those school supplies come at a cost, and different classes and teachers require specific supplies.
MBTA ferry service might be delayed due to whale in Boston Harbor
MBTA Ferry service could be delayed because of whale traffic. A 2-year-old humpback whale is currently spending time in Boston Harbor. The whale was first spotted two weeks ago. Delays will happen on the Lynn, Hingham/Hull, and Winthrop/Quincy ferries, the MBTA said. Ferries must slow to 11.5 mph when near whales and must avoid being within 100 feet of them. For smaller boats, they must be at least 500 feet away from the whales. Experts say boaters should look for blows, spouts, or bubbles.
Carney Closure Means Loss Of Health Care “Cornerstone”
DPH Commissioner: “The Pain In That Room Was Truly Palpable”. STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 14, 2024…..With Carney Hospital on the brink of shuttering, Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein described a Dorchester community forum on Steward Health Care’s planned closure as “sad” but offered no path forward for saving the facility.
Boston’s summer eats are FIRE
🎃 We told you to expect Dunkin’ news on pumpkin spice lattes this week … But it turns out we should have told you to expect Dunkin’ news on pumpkin spiked lattes, which conveniently just dropped. But if they’re anything like Dunkin’s other spiked drinks … we’ll have to pass.
Guy is following seniors from T stops in several neighborhoods and ripping gold chains off their necks, police say
Boston Police report a guy has been looking for chain-wearing seniors getting off buses or trains in Hyde Park, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, then following them and ripping the chains off their necks. Since June of 2024, a male suspect (possibly a Hispanic male, 5’6” in height, and...
BPD seeks public’s help in identifying alleged serial robber
The robberies occurred in Hyde Park, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury. Boston Police Department detectives are seeking public assistance in identifying an individual allegedly involved in four unarmed robberies that occurred in Hyde Park, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury between June 8 and Aug. 4. Since June, the...
Boston College Football: Running Back Preview 2024
Next up in our series of positional previews is the running back room. After last year’s resurgence that saw Boston College post a top-20 rushing attack in the nation, Bill O’Brien both retained Savon Huggins as the positional coach and also returns most of the top rushers from last year’s team. This RB room could be the deepest position on the roster.
Boston Omaha Corporation Just Took 2 Big Steps in the Right Direction
I haven't been thrilled with this unique holding company recently, but the latest developments are good news. Boston Omaha Corporation (BOC 4.08%) hasn't exactly made many investors happy in 2024. It pulled the plug on arguably the most exciting part of the business, one of its co-CEOs abruptly left the company, and to call executive compensation of the past few years excessive would be an understatement. However, as I explain in this short video, two big recent news items should make investors smile.
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