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Boston is now a ‘sanctuary city’ for the LGBTQ community, City Council declares
Councilors said the largely symbolic resolution was important to affirm support for transgender people amid President Donald Trump's attacks. The Boston City Council passed a resolution Wednesday declaring the city to be “a Sanctuary City for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, with a specific commitment to protecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals.”
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Disciplinary hearing for Trooper Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, concludes
The Trial Board is weighing whether or not Proctor is guilty of allegations of misconduct in the performances of his duties as a uniformed trooper.If Proctor is found guilty, the panel will recommend a punishment to Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble.
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Joseph Masciave, owner of legendary Joseph’s Bakery + Deli has passed away
A black banner hangs over the iconic Joseph’s Bakery sign at K and Fourth today. Joseph Masciave, owner of legendary Joseph’s Bakery + Deli has passed away. His daughter Nancy posted the following message on social media. Back in 2023, it was announced that Joseph’s would be closing....
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Lupoli-Lowell Relationship Ends in “Divorce”
The love affair between the City of Lowell and Developer Sal Lupoli had, for all intents and purposes, ended a long time ago. The only unanswered question was how messy the divorce would be and how wealthy the attorneys would get. Thankfully, the marriage ended about as amicably as could be expected given the strained relationship.
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‘No nazis, no kings!’: Tesla Takedown rally demands end to Musk’s influence
With a defiant musical ensemble leading the way, demonstrators in Boston’s weekly Tesla Takedown rally sang, chanted and protested Elon Musks’ unelected role in the federal government March 9. The Back Bay protests, which started Feb. 15, have since gained momentum week by week. Signs reading “Musk to...
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Boston Mayor: We’re Releasing People Wanted by ICE Because They Choose Not to Get Warrants
During an interview with Boston Public Radio on Tuesday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stated that the city is releasing people wanted by ICE because “ICE is choosing not to go and get these criminal warrants.” And then claiming “so and so was extremely dangerous and a threat to the community. And yet, they’re not taking the action that reflects what they should be doing if they believed that to be true.”
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Firefighter stole ID of dead 13-year-old, officials say. And got away with it for years
A Vietnamese man who has been living in Braintree using the identity of a 13-year-old from Boston who died in 2002 has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to passport fraud and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Attorney's Office said . He has worked as a firefighter in two Massachusetts towns under two different names, officials say. While prosecutors and law enforcement say they have evidence that the man is a 40-year-old named Truong Nguyen, or at least someone who has previously gone by that name, he was referred to as John Doe in court, a press release...
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Legacy Real Estate Acquires Fully Occupied Brockton Property, Extends Lease
Legacy Real Estate Ventures closed on the purchase of 2 Jonathan Dr. in Brockton, MA, in an all equity transaction valued at $1.9 million. The 14,000-square-foot building is fully occupied by TridentCare, a national diagnostic testing company that uses the location to service its Northeast clients. Parallel with the acquisition,...
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Brockton college student shot girl in face over $800 jacket, DA says. What happened in court
TAUNTON — A Brockton teenager accused of shooting a 16-year-old girl in the face during a robbery gone bad over an $800 designer jacket was ordered held without bail at his dangerousness hearing Tuesday in Taunton District Court. Judge Paul McCallum ruled on Tuesday, March 11, that Anthony Lopes, 18, is a danger to the community and ordered he remain in custody throughout the course of his pending trial. Lopes is charged with assault and battery by discharging a firearm , carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a high-capacity firearm and armed robbery, all stemming from an...
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Massachusetts Weather Alert: Snow Tonight into Thursday Morning for Boston – Travel Impacts Expected
Boston, MA – A quick round of snow will move into the Boston area tonight, bringing slick roads and a wintry mix before transitioning into rain Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, a slight chance of snow begins late Wednesday night, with lows around 34°F and light east winds. Snow showers will persist into the early morning hours Thursday before mixing with rain between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Accumulations are expected to remain light, but untreated roads and sidewalks could become slick during the morning commute.