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Clouds and Showers Give Way to Summer-like Warmth, Potential Record Highs in Boston's Weather Outlook
Residents in Boston can expect a cloudy start to their Sunday with a slight chance of showers before midday, as temperatures linger in the cool mid-50s. The weather is expected to clear up gradually throughout the day, leading into a warmer, sunnier workweek ahead. A northeast wind may bring gusts as high as 20 mph, keeping the daytime high near 58 degrees, reports the National Weather Service.
What's opened and closed on Memorial Day in Mass.
This year, Memorial Day falls on on May 27, a day dedicated to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving the armed forces. To remember those lost, flags representing service members from the commonwealth who died in duty will stand in front of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in the Seaport leading up to the holiday. Parades and ceremonies will take place across the state throughout the holiday weekend.
Roxbury rec center that housed migrant families set to reopen
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Melnea A. Cass Recreational Center is set to reopen in June now that the migrant families that have been living there have been moved to more stable housing options outside of the shelter system or to a different safety-net site. Operations for the Cass Center are...
Grace by Nia opening at Foxwoods
We’re thrilled to have Nia Grace with us in the kitchen this morning sharing about her latest restaurant – Grace by Nia – opening at Foxwoods this Wednesday!. Nia Grace is a renowned creator, connector, curator, and community advocate known for envisioning and executing inspired, award-winning hospitality and entertainment concepts in Boston and beyond. She is the President and CEO of Bar and Kitchen Hospitality, Inc., Owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and the Underground Café & Lounge, Founder of Boston Music Festival, Co-Founder Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, and Founder of Grace by Nia.
Community and Boston Police Unite in Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Shay Mesadieu
A desperate plea for help is circulating social media as the community searches for Shakespeane (Shay) Mesadieu, a 14-year-old girl reported missing since Saturday night. According to a Facebook post by the family, Shay was last seen on May 18 at around 11pm at her residence near Franklin Field in Boston.
Hingham High School Class of 2024: ‘We have shared an incredible four years’
The 284 members of the Hingham High School Class of 2024 are looking forward to their Saturday, June 1, graduation ceremony and a bright future. Starting at 10 a.m. — weather permitting — the impressive long line of graduates-to-be will make its way across the turf field to their seats — before accepting their well-deserved diplomas following four years of both challenging and good times shared with classmates in the spirit of camaraderie.
BPDA Approves New Development Projects in Boston
Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved three new development projects representing approximately 625,525sf that will create 290 residential units and support approximately 555 construction jobs and 1,098 permanent jobs. The board also approved the redevelopment of public land on the South Boston Waterfront into an EMS Station, and land in Roxbury into open space.
Jess Healey's goal lifts Boston in 1st game of PWHL championship
Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Sunday night in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Nearly 90 percent of Plymouth’s registered voters fail to cast ballots in town election
A dreary day and few competitive races combined to produce a dismal turnout in Saturday’s annual town election, with just over 13 percent of registered voters casting ballots. In what was the only real semblance of drama heading into the in-person part of the voting, David Golden – the...
Where new apartment buildings could pop up all over the South Shore due to a state law
The end of 2024 marks an important deadline for more than 100 Massachusetts municipalities to adopt zoning rules that make it easier to build apartments near public transportation. Those municipalities that are categorized as “commuter rail” or “adjacent communities” under the MBTA Communities Act must create at least one high-density zoning overlay district of a certain size that allows for development suitable for families. ...
Long-running saga of Weymouth billboard takes another turn. Here's the latest development
WEYMOUTH – The owner of the company that installed a controversial billboard along Route 3 says his firm has abandoned plans to build another structure on Finnell Drive, but that the town will need to find a location for a second billboard or pay for his company's losses. But...
What’s the story of Dorchester’s Walter Baker & Company, the nation’s first chocolate factory?
Dorchester’s Lower Mills District was once the epicenter of the American chocolate industry, churning out hundreds of pounds of chocolate each day. Did you know America’s first chocolate factory was right here in Dorchester, on the banks of the Neponset River?. It all started in 1764, when a...
Student Arrested After Knife Altercation at Excel High School in South Boston
A violent confrontation escalated at Excel High School in South Boston, resulting in the arrest of one student who reportedly brandished a knife during a fight, as reported by the Boston Police Department and confirmed by school officials. On Wednesday midday, tensions flared when four female students clashed outside a...
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