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Boston’s famous reject has died
The death has been made known of Danny Katzen, a hornist who is said to have auditioned 48 times for the second horn position in the Boston Symphony Orchestra before finally being given the job. Danny entered the orchestra in 1979 and played for 29 years, retiring in 2008. He performed in Leonard Bernstein’s final lifetime concert at Tanglewood and can also be heard on most of the Boston Pops’ celebrated recordings, as well as on the John Williams soundtrack of Schindler’s List.
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State police ID skeletal remains found in shallow grave in Quincy 35 years ago
QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - Using advanced DNA sequencing and traditional genealogy research, state troopers assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office have identified the skeletal remains of a male homicide victim found in a shallow grave in Quincy 35 years ago, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey announced Sunday.
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Westwood Man, 58, Left Unconscious After Being Struck on Washington Street
A 58-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Washington Street in Westwood Friday afternoon and left unconscious with a head injury before being rushed by ambulance to a Boston-area hospital. Westwood police responded to the scene, where the man received treatment before being transported, and authorities said no further information was immediately available.
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Stabbing Near Boston's South Station Leaves One Hurt, No Arrests Yet
A stabbing near Boston's South Station sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night, and as of early Sunday morning, no arrests had been made in the case. Boston police responded to the area of Beach Street near the transit hub after reports came in of a person stabbed, launching an investigation that remained active and ongoing.
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Brighton Cafe Brings Homey, Classic Breakfasts to the Comm. Ave. and Washington St. Corner
At the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Washington St. sits a quaint diner that isn’t trying to break ground or stir up the breakfast game. It does the one job that seems increasingly rare: serving a homey, much-needed, classic breakfast. Boston has no shortage of expensive, trendy places trying...
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Dorchester Woman Charged in Newport Man’s $34,000 Loss
Accounts and withdrawals at the center of the case. Bank records and ATM withdrawals form the documented financial trail in the case. Prosecutors allege that a 30-year-old Newport man sent more than a dozen payments totaling $34,000 over 12 days in early September to Zelle and Chase accounts bearing Tiana Serrano’s name. WCVB reported that a search warrant showed a Chase account was opened using Serrano’s name, date of birth, Massachusetts license and home address. Investigators traced the funds through bank records and Boston ATM withdrawals, according to dotnews.com. WCVB also reported allegations that Serrano withdrew money at Boston ATMs and sent thousands of dollars through Cash App payments in her name.
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Alfredo’s Is Moving to a New Location in Southie After 23 Years
After 23 years at 243 Dorchester Street, Alfredo’s is moving to a new home in Southie. But don’t worry, it’s not going far. The neighborhood favorite is relocating to 320 Dorchester Street, at the corner of Old Colony Avenue. The new, modern space will feature a larger dining room, giving customers a place to sit down and enjoy Alfredo’s popular steak tips, chicken broccoli Alfredo, Italian-style pizzas, and more.
BC Heights
Tiffany McCasland Braves Shark Tank: Investors Bite on “The Chair Blanket”
Like many Boston College students, Tiffany McCasland, BC ’02, spent her time on the Heights looking for internships and preparing for a career in communications. McCasland never imagined that more than two decades later, she would be on national television pitching a product she helped develop to a panel of investors.
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Forget Ordinary Buffets At This Boston Spot Where You Grill Your Own Food
A giant circular grill sits in the middle of the room, and chefs cook your custom bowl right in front of you. You pick every ingredient. The bowl can hold steak, shrimp, salmon, chicken, noodles, fried rice, and plenty of veggies. Then you choose a sauce and hand it over.
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Music with words unsung and unspoken: Boston Symphony chamber music at the Tanglewood Learning Institute
Performed by Lucia Lim and Elita Kang, violins; Rebecca Gutter and Danny Kim, violas; and Johan Ellsworth and Owen Young, cellos, Linde Center for Music and Learning, Oct. 18, 2026. Program:. Antonín Dvořák — “Four Cypresses,” Op. 25. Libby Larsen — “Sorrow Song and...
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Possible Nor’easter Could Bring Accumulating Snow to Scranton, Albany, and Manchester Next Friday While Rain Falls Near New York City and Boston
ALBANY, N.Y. — A developing storm system could bring a mix of rain and snow to parts of the Northeast on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow is possible across parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and New England. Areas closer to the coast are more likely to see rain. Significant forecast uncertainty remains, and the storm track could still change a lot.