In a pair of stunning rebukes, Boston voters on Tuesday rejected two embattled incumbent city councilors, a historic vote that illustrates discontent with the dysfunctional legislative body and sinks two once-promising political careers.
Boston police on Monday identified a suspect who later turned himself in to authorities in the July 18 hit-and-run crash in Hyde Park that killed a 4-year-old boy.
The investigation will focus on whether Harvard “discriminates on the basis of race by using donor and legacy preferences in its undergraduate admissions process.”
Frightening situation! And, for this being in /nba: while Bronny isn't currently an NBA player, who knows what ramifications this could have on his dad.
West Nile Virus was detected in a mosquito pool in South Boston, according to the Boston Public Health Commission. The best way to avoid the virus is to avoid mosquito bites.
To nobody's great surprise, Patrick Mendoza did not appear at a Boston Licensing Board hearing today on his fitness to own and run a liquor-serving license at Monica's Trattoria on Prince Street now that he's been charged with trying to murder somebody on Hanover Street.
The MBTA says that it’s finally fixed a section of worn-out subway tracks near downtown Boston that has been slowing down Orange Line trains since 2019. In the spring of 2022, inspectors from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cited poor track conditions on the “Tufts curve,” located at the southern end of the tunnel...
The region’s median single-family home price was at a record high for the second straight month in June, and home sales continued to drop off dramatically.
Ricardo Arroyo and Kendra Lara both lose Boston City Council preliminary election battles - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
In a pair of stunning rebukes, Boston voters on Tuesday rejected two embattled incumbent city councilors, a historic vote that illustrates discontent with the dysfunctional legislative body and sinks two once-promising political careers.
Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at New York City hotel (www.nba.com)
The Houston guard was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel, according to the NYPD.
Boston has entered the cone of probability for Hurricane Lee (www.universalhub.com)
I'm not sure how this translate to French Toasts, but might want to make sure the gutters are clean.
Boston.com 2023-08-11 - Lawsuit: Mass. Catholic couple says they were barred from fostering children over LGBTQ+ beliefs (www.boston.com)
The Burkes, a Catholic couple from Southampton, say they were blocked from fostering over their religious views on gender and sexuality.
Man wanted in hit-and-run death of 4-year-old Hyde Park boy turns himself in to police - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
Boston police on Monday identified a suspect who later turned himself in to authorities in the July 18 hit-and-run crash in Hyde Park that killed a 4-year-old boy.
NBA Offseason: Every free agency deal, extension & trade for all 30 teams (www.nba.com)
Keep track of every reported and official deal from the 2023 NBA offseason.
Emails Reveal State Officials’ Flawed Excuses For Taking Away Riverbend Park Access in Cambridge (mass.streetsblog.org)
Also on Cambridge Day cambridgeday.com/…/release-of-document-trove-abou…
Outstanding Breakfast Sandwiches Around Boston [Eater Boston] (boston.eater.com)
Behold, some of the Boston area's most mouth-watering, all-in-one breakfasts: on croissants, on biscuits, on point — and available to go
Jaylen Brown's new contract with Celtics shows evolution of NBA (www.boston.com)
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics agreed to the richest contract in NBA history. Here's what it means for this year's team, as well as the future.
US Department of Education opens investigation into Harvard’s legacy and donor admissions process - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
The investigation will focus on whether Harvard “discriminates on the basis of race by using donor and legacy preferences in its undergraduate admissions process.”
Bronny James’s shocking cardiac arrest brings back memories of Reggie Lewis’s death 30 years ago - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
Lewis collapsed and died while working out at Brandeis University.
Inter Miami [2] - 0 Atlanta United - Lionel Messi 22' (dubz.link)
Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest at USC workout and is in stable condition (www.latimes.com)
The 18-year-old son of Lakers star LeBron James suffers cardiac arrest during a USC workout Monday. His family says he is in stable condition.
Berklee College of Music faculty want answers after president leaves without explanation - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
Hired in 2020, Erica Muhl was the first female president of the 78-year-old institution.
How about that rain last night?
One hell of a storm! Hopefully no one got too much flooding, but that constant lightning meant we could save some bulb life for the strobe at our rave
10 things to do in Boston this weekend (www.boston.com)
Things to do in Boston this weekend, July 20-23, 2023, including "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer", Harpoon Brewery's pickleball court, and more.
West Nile Virus detected in South Boston mosquito pool (www.boston.com)
West Nile Virus was detected in a mosquito pool in South Boston, according to the Boston Public Health Commission. The best way to avoid the virus is to avoid mosquito bites.
Family of accused attempted murderer to try to keep his North End restaurant open by transferring ownership to his brothers (www.universalhub.com)
To nobody's great surprise, Patrick Mendoza did not appear at a Boston Licensing Board hearing today on his fitness to own and run a liquor-serving license at Monica's Trattoria on Prince Street now that he's been charged with trying to murder somebody on Hanover Street.
T Declares Victory Over Notorious 'Tufts Curve' Slow Zone On the Orange Line - Streetsblog Massachusetts (mass.streetsblog.org)
The MBTA says that it’s finally fixed a section of worn-out subway tracks near downtown Boston that has been slowing down Orange Line trains since 2019. In the spring of 2022, inspectors from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cited poor track conditions on the “Tufts curve,” located at the southern end of the tunnel...
City Councilor Kendra Lara appears in court, will face more charges related to crash (www.boston.com)
Lara said that "there are often circumstances that prevent good people from checking off all of their boxes."
Record prices. High interest rates. Little to buy. Greater Boston’s housing market is tough for everyone right now. - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
The region’s median single-family home price was at a record high for the second straight month in June, and home sales continued to drop off dramatically.