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Armistice Day vigil in Park Square reflects on peace
Twenty Westfield residents gathered in Park Square for an Armistice Day vigil, reflecting on the costs of war and advocating for peace through prayer, poetry, and shared stories.
Dorchester Reporter
Roxbury leaders, Mayor Wu are again at odds over neighborhood council rules
Photo: District 7 Councillor Miniard Culpepper addresses reporters during a Roxbury Neighborhood Council press conference. Looking on are RNC Chair Connie Forbes and RNC members Kate Phelps, Reggie Stewart and Angela Williams-Mitchell. Photo by Yawu Miller. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or...
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Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings
Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...
hoodline.com
Papa Gino's Parent Agrees to Craveworthy Acquisition
Papa Gino's, the pizza chain founded in East Boston in 1961, is poised to get new owners. Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Dedham-based parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, with the deal expected to close by the end of the year.
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Cold Rain, Some Wet Snow
Clouds thicken through today with with some spotty showers northwest of Boston at times. The rain that falls tonight is light, so won’t amount to much, but overall it will keep a cool, damp feel to the air for towns and cities across northern Mass and NH. Highs range from the mid 40s northwest of Boston to the mid 50s south of the city.
nbcboston.com
Logan Airport runway reopens with fresh new safety system
Planes are once again taking off from Runway 27 at Boston's Logan International Airport after months of construction work, Massport announced on Friday. The runway closure was a rare move to make safety upgrades and was a source of frequent and predicted delays at the airport. Crews worked 24/7 to complete the project and get the runway reopened ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
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Places to go in Boston on Christmas
A beautiful and cozy market to go shopping that’s open seven days a week. They have wonderful Christmas decorations and more than 130 stores to go around. It is at Seaport Common and it closes on December 27th, so, if you are intending to give awesome gifts this year, you better hurry up!
Boston
Ed Flynn has a new challenger for his Boston City Council seat
Rachel Pearson, a community organizer and substitute teacher who lives in South Boston, is taking on Flynn. It may be a year away, but Boston’s 2027 election is already starting to take shape. Councilor Ed Flynn, a prominent and outspoken member of the City Council who has served on the body longer than any of his colleagues, has a new challenger.
Boston
Boston is among the least pet-friendly cities for renters, new Zillow report shows
Advocates at the (MSPCA) say the reality in the state is much less welcoming for pet-owners than even this survey implies. Boston often ranks as a top city by many measures, but according to a recent analysis of Zillow’s rental listings, it’s near the bottom when it comes to being pet-friendly.
Dorchester Reporter
Editorial: There’s help on hand for winter heating bills
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. We lucked out this fall with milder than average temps. But you could feel the change this week: Colder weather is coming, and with it another round of punishing heating bills for households already struggling with the rising costs of food, housing, and groceries. This winter promises to be especially difficult for families and seniors on fixed incomes.
Boston 25 News WFXT
Boston landmarks invest millions to protect against rising seas, catastrophic flooding
Boston’s waterfront has helped define the city for centuries, but rising sea levels and the growing threat of coastal flooding are forcing some of the city’s best-known waterfront properties to spend millions of dollars to protect themselves.