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Boston Man Charged in Assault Near Charles River, Bail Set at $1,000
A Boston man with a history of violent offenses has been arraigned for assaulting a man near the Charles River, according to the Suffolk District Attorney's Office. Charles Selph, 62, faced the court on May 28, charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following an incident that occurred on the night of May 23.
Savenor's Butcher Shop and Market in Boston's Beacon Hill is closing
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A Boston institution for high-end meats and more is shutting down, though its other location will remain in operation. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Savenor's Butcher Shop and Market in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood is closing its doors, with a sign out front at the Charles Street shop indicating that its last day in business will be Saturday, June 22, and that its shop on Kirkland Street in Cambridge will continue on (Audrey says that it owns the Cambridge building and that its wholesale division will remain in operation as well). This comes on the heels of the news announced last month in a Boston Globe article that Wulf's Fish has acquired Savenor's, though it appeared at the time that both Savenor's locations would remain open.
How much daylight will Massachusetts have on the longest day of 2024?
Pretty soon the dark days of winter will be nothing but a distant memory as the longest day of 2024 is rapidly approaching. The longest day of the year, also known as the summer solstice, occurs when the Earth is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. This...
Myrtle the Turtle celebrates 54 years in Boston
Twice a day, tourists gather in Boston to watch a turtle eat. Not just any turtle, of course: this is Myrtle the Turtle, the oldest and most famous inhabitant of the New England Aquarium’s 4-story ocean tank. Wednesday marks the 54th anniversary of Myrtle's arrival in Boston, and she...
Plymouth man killed in fiery crash off I-93 lived ‘vibrant and adventurous life’
A 31-year-old Plymouth man who was killed when his car plummeted off a ramp connecting Interstate 93 and Interstate 90 last week was remembered in his obituary as a devoted father who “just didn’t get enough time” with his children. Casey Brown died in the fiery crash...
Medical background helped female chef open first Boston restaurant on Newbury
Chef Leigh Whittaker did not predict that her medical background or business degree would lead her to open her own restaurant two decades into her career. She also never imagined that her first restaurant would be located on one of Boston’s most popular streets. “I never thought I’d end...
Water quality report card names cleanest beaches around Boston
BOSTON - The water quality at some Boston-area beaches has dropped in the past year after a deluge of rain, but an environmental group says local swimming spots can still claim to be "the cleanest urban beaches in the country."Save The Harbor/Save The Bay released its Metropolitan Beaches Water Quality Report Card on Monday. It says the overall water quality safety rating for Boston Harbor beaches is 85%, down from last year's 93% grade following "the rainiest summer in the Boston area since 1955."Safety grades for Boston-area beachesPleasure Bay, City Point and M Street beaches in South Boston all earned...
91-year-old woman greets drivers daily with a ‘Be kind’ sign
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (WBZ) - In Massachusetts, a 91-year-old woman is using a simple, heartfelt sign to take a stand in her community. Nearly every day for the past six years, the woman known as Sunny has stood quietly at a busy intersection near Boston with a simple message. Sunny said...
Boston Police Delight Kids with Mini Cruiser at 'Touch a Truck' Event During Charlestown Parade Week
Over the weekend, amidst the festivities of Charlestown Parade Week, Boston's youngest citizens got the chance to get behind the wheel—a miniaturized one, at that. The Boston Police Department's District A-1 Community Service Office participated in the 'Touch a Truck' event, showcasing an array of vehicles for families to explore and introducing a pint-sized addition to their fleet: a mini cruiser designed for kids.
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for threatening interracial couple: “Time for whites to riot!”
Defendant has extensive criminal history and regularly posted white supremacy symbolism on Facebook. “BOSTON – A Massachusetts was sentenced today for threatening an interracial couple via Facebook Messenger in January 2021, and to attempting to prevent the couple from reporting the threats and harassment to law enforcement. Stephen M....
Mass. woman accused of fatally shooting her parents in the head while they sat in car
BEDFORD, Mass. (TCN) -- A 24-year-old woman has been charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting her parents in the head while they were in their car waiting to go out for breakfast. On June 6 at approximately 9 a.m., Bedford Police Department officers responded to Washington Street after Jessica Cavallaro called to report she shot her parents. Police arrived and found a 56-year-old woman deceased in a car, which was on a neighboring lawn, and a 56-year-old man injured. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The...
‘Serious violation of human rights’: Pizza chain owner in Massachusetts convicted of forced labor
BOSTON (NEXSTAR/WWLP) – The owner of a Boston-area pizzeria chain was convicted on charges of forced labor after authorities said he threatened his workers with physical harm and deportation in order to keep some of them working 14-plus hours per day for as many as seven days per week.
New Paula Titus Park Unveiled in Roxbury: A Legacy of Community Service Honored
On June 4, residents of Highland Park and local officials gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Paula Titus Park in Roxbury, as reported by the City of Boston's official website. The park, located at 66 Fort Avenue, spans 8,000 square feet and was funded through a mix of Community Preservation Act dollars and the city's capital budget, totaling $885,000.
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