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Carmelo Anthony disagrees with Jayson Tatum’s treatment by Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr risked the wrath of Boston Celtics fans everywhere when he chose to sit Jayson Tatum for both of Team USA’s games against Serbia during the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also miscast Tatum’s role within the rotation, leading to some uncharacteristically poor performances from the recently-crowned NBA champion. During a recent episode of his “7 PM In Brooklyn” podcast, Carmelo Anthony admitted that he wasn’t impressed with how Kerr treated Tatum throughout the tournament. The former New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets star accepted that Tatum was low in the rotation but believes Kerr failed to verbalize that role to...
Greater Boston was apparently inundated with swarms of flying ants on Monday
Reports from across the city flooded social media of the bizarre sightings. Residents of Boston were caught in a mating frenzy of flying ants on Monday night. On social media, people posted accounts of cars covered in bugs, getting caught in their hair, going up their noses, and getting caught in their dogs’ fur.
CHA Names Sawyer Project Team Leader For Owner’s Project Management
Boston – CHA Consulting, Inc. has named Amanda Sawyer, AIA, to a new role as project team leader for Owner’s Project Management. She is based in CHA’s Boston office. Sawyer joined CHA in 2019 and has more than 27 years of experience collaborating with owners, architects, and contractors to problem-solve and adapt to complex building challenges. Her project portfolio includes small to large-scale commercial and public projects including schools and public safety facilities.
Boston Italian chain to replace French brasserie 10 months after opening
A well-known Italian chain in the Boston area will replace a French restaurant that opened in Fenway less than a year ago. Chef Douglass Williams unveiled D.W. French at 1391 Boylston St. in October 2023, but the restaurant closed for business on Sunday, Aug. 18, according to a press release.
Patriots working out edge rushers amid injuries, Judon departure
The New England Patriots edge rushers could use a new addition to the room. In the wake of trading Matthew Judon, the Patriots suddenly need new faces to step up and create pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Some of that production will come from players already on the roster, but after trading Judon and dealing with a spate of injuries among their edge rushers, the Patriots are starting to look at outside additions.
As Red Sox continue march to mediocrity, story of 2024 becomes clear
If you're wondering how history will remember the 2024 Red Sox, answer this question about the 2015 edition in five seconds or less: What's your dominant memory of that season?. Exactly. In fairness, it's probably Rich Hill's two-hit shutout of the Orioles that September, which ended with Mookie Betts robbing...
Mass. communities at critical EEE risk consider safety measures
After Massachusetts' first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in four years, some towns are considering taking action to keep people safe. Four towns — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — are at critical risk for the mosquito-borne illness after a man in his 80s contracted it in Worcester County, the Department of Public Health said last week.
Suspended License Holder Summonsed After Collision at MBTA Wellington Lot
In a routine yet jarring disruption at the MBTA Wellington parking lot yesterday, chaos ensued when a 49-year-old man with a suspended license barreled his 2024 Toyota Tundra through a stop sign and collided with a 2018 Toyota Corolla. According to a post from the MBTA Transit Police, the accident occurred yesterday, August 19, at approximately 4:45 PM, causing substantial damage to both vehicles. Thankfully, despite the potential for harm, no injuries were reported in the incident.
Red Sox to begin spring training schedule Feb. 21
The Boston Red Sox announced their 2025 Spring Training exhibition season schedule, which has the team opening its slate Feb. 21 against Northeastern University at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers. The club will play its first Grapefruit League game the following day against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte. Boston’s Grapefruit League schedule includes 15 home games and 15 away games with matchups against six American League teams and five National League teams. The Red Sox will play 10 games against their AL East opponents, including two against the New York Yankees. The club will host New York on Feb. 24. Boston will play more games against the Twins than against any other opponent. The club will host its Lee County rivals at JetBlue Park March 1, 12 and 23 and travel to Hammond Stadium at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers on March 8, 16 and 20.
UMass Lowell Women’s Soccer: Upcoming Matches vs BU and Holy Cross
The UMass Lowell women's soccer team (0-1-0) is set to compete against Boston University on August 22 and Holy Cross on August 25, seeking its first win after a tough season opener against Merrimack. Ranked fourth in the America East Preseason Poll, the River Hawks look to improve their performance in these non-conference matches. Boston University currently sits at 0-1-1, with junior Giulianna Gianino leading the team in scoring. Holy Cross, on the other hand, is struggling at 0-2-0, with their scoring distributed among three players.
Massachusetts ranks 2nd in nation for life expectancy. But massive gaps remain, experts say.
Life expectancy in Massachusetts is still higher than nearly every other state, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. Residents live to be nearly 80 years old in Massachusetts, second only to Hawaii. That consistently high ranking is one local experts pin to the...
New Proposal Would Triple Ferry Embarkation Fee
A bill pending before the Massachusetts State legislature would triple the embarkation fee paid by local ferry services including the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line from 50 cents to $1.50 per passenger. Likely to be taken up during informal sessions this fall, the hike would be the first change to the embarkation fee since it was adopted in 2003.
Mass. nonprofit celebrates all 351 towns and cities, and works to serve the community
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Maury Ringel is a semi-retired lawyer who spent a year photographing all 351 town and city halls in Massachusetts. The fruit of his effort is printed inMassachusetts: A Pictorial Celebration of its 351 City and Town Halls published in partnership with KP|LAW and with profits donated to Project 351 a not-for-profit dedicated to building the leaders of tomorrow through community and service projects.
Wu gets personal about pregnancy journey while promoting Harris-Walz at DNC
“I felt very lucky to live in Massachusetts, in a state where our political leadership and community across the board has said we are going to protect women whatever it takes,” Wu said about her pregnancy to the Globe on Tuesday. Mayor Michelle Wu opened up about her pregnancy...
Mass. doctor on why another Mass. school district is banning cellphones
BOSTON — A Massachusetts school district, Methuen, has decided to ban cell phone use in classrooms and at school events, following a growing trend across the state. Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General for Children, discussed the implications of this move. Phones, according to Hadland,...
Trinity Life Sciences Announces New Customer Engagement Solutions Leveraging Its Deep Commercial Insight and Recognized Technology Platform
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- Trinity Life Sciences, the leader in strategy, insights and analytics for the life sciences industry, announces new Customer Engagement solutions leveraging both Trinity’s deep commercial insight and recognized technology platform. The new offerings are designed to help life sciences organizations with novel customer engagement solutions including adaptive segmentation, rep-directed guidance including target patient triggers, deep insights on healthcare provider (HCP) preferences and orchestration of activation across channels. At the helm of these new offerings is Nancy Phelan, Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Engagement. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821127175/en/ Nancy Phelan is a recognized industry thought leader and expert in customer engagement and omnichannel, with a proven track record of pioneering digital first and data driven approaches to drive performance and achieve outcomes in life sciences. Ms. Phelan has joined Trinity Life Sciences as Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement. (Photo: Business Wire)
Mosesian Center Has Comedy, Kids Arts Classes, Seeks Artists
The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:. As the summer and our 2023-24 season of programming near their ends, we have one more performance from MCA Improv to keep you laughing! It’s also time to sign up for fall classes! And don’t miss the call for art for another exhibition—this one based on arts and science! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian Arts!
Police Log: Man Allegedly Strangled Domino’s Employee, Phone Hacked and $20K in Bitcoin Stolen
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Aug. 8, 10:43 p.m.: An officer at Church and Main streets saw a Toyota SUV go through a red light. The driver was pulled over and when the officer spoke with the driver it was discovered the man had a warrant for his arrest. Hufeyin Alaskan, 21, of Waltham, was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
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