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5 restaurant openings we’re excited about this month
Boston-area openings include an Italian concept at Raffles, a family-owned Mexican restaurant in East Boston, and more. Italian is popular this month; from a much-anticipated opening in the Back Bay to across the river in Cambridge, prolific hospitality vets Jody Adams and Seth Greenberg are igniting la dolce vita. There’s also Mexican comfort food and a world taqueria coming to town — here are the five new restaurants we’re checking out this month.
Nahant votes in new faces with uncontested races
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — The town’s annual election saw nine people, all of whom ran unopposed, elected to municipal office. The only contested race was on the Board of Assessors, where a tie between two write-in candidates resulted in a “failure to elect.” Town Clerk Diane Dunfee said that the current members of the board could work […] The post Nahant votes in new faces with uncontested races appeared first on Itemlive.
Student accused of stabbing KIPP Academy assistant principal in Lynn, Massachusetts due in court
LYNN, Mass. — A student accused of stabbing a staff member at a school in Lynn, Massachusetts, is scheduled to face charges on Tuesday. Larnel Jean Eustach, 18, of Chelsea, is accused of stabbing the victim multiple times Monday at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate at 20 Wheeler St. Witnesses...
Boston Preschool Creates First Haitian Creole Dual-Language Program
This mission not only challenges stereotypes, but maintains Haiti's legacy and culture across its diaspora. A Boston elementary school helps immigrant families become part of their community through an innovative program. It initiated the first Haitian Creole dual-language preschool program in the country. The Toussaint L’Ouverture Dual Language Academy, named...
Student protests take over some campuses. At others, attention is elsewhere
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College students held a protest rally against the Israel-Hamas war last week. Bullhorns were banned, lest the noise disturb studying for finals. Tents weren’t allowed. Students who’d been arrested at other Boston campus protests were barred. After an allotted hour, the students went quietly back to their rooms.
Light rain, calmer weather Wednesday, summer sizzle on the way
We're on the back edge of cloudy-skies and rain, but the sea breeze means another day of cooler conditions in the 50s at the coast. The afternoon will features sun, which helps areas across MetroWest and Middlesex County, touch the upper 50s and near 60°. Wednesday night will be...
Gauging this spring's weather outlook as April turns to May
Our April showers brought many May flowers as we entered into the third and final month of meteorological spring on Wednesday. Here's a look at the weather last month and what to expect this month. April by the numbers. The month wraps up very close to average for temperatures, above...
A slew of bills aim to improve animal welfare in Massachusetts. Here's what to know
BOSTON — The State House literally went to the dogs Tuesday. A service dog in training, Odin, was joined by two cuties, Luna and Bella, who will be available for adoption at the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in Boston. Their presence delighted the dozens of volunteers who spoke with legislators and...
This industrial section of Southie is poised to become an all new neighborhood
Boston is no stranger to redevelopment — from the Seaport to the South End, the city has seen major transformations over the past decade. One of the next areas slated for reinvention? A stretch of Dorchester Avenue in South Boston between the Andrew and Broadway Red Line stops. The...
Mayor Wu Announces $1 Million Grant To Address Overdose Deaths
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced a $1 million grant on Wednesday to help community organizations in Boston work to prevent overdose deaths, specifically those serving Black and Latino communities with the highest overdose rates. “Opioid overdose deaths have disproportionately occurred...
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