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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...
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...
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...
Superintendent who 'crossed swords' with Everett’s mayor fights to clear her name
Lawyers for former Everett Public Schools Superintendent Priya Tahiliani say an independent investigator found no evidence to support claims that she bullied and intimidated school employees. The allegations against her were publicly discussed in a school committee meeting in late October and were widely reported. But the school committee has...
Mass. faces shortage of primary care doctors. One in Boston sees a solution
Massachusetts faces a deepening shortage of primary care physicians, as current doctors approach retirement and newcomers choose specialties over general care. Amid several efforts to increase the supply, one approach now before lawmakers was shaped by an Arlington doctor. “The problem is: If I am graduating from medical school and...
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.
Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads
BOSTON (AP) — A major defense contractor was sued Tuesday over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads. The class action filed in federal court in Boston accuses RTX Corporation of posting ads that target younger workers at the expense of their older peers in violation of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, and the Virginia Human Rights Act.
Man Hospitalized, Several Injured in Large Fight in Boston's Hyde Park
A man was hospitalized after being stabbed during a large altercation in Boston's Hyde Park on Monday afternoon. The Boston Police Department reported to NBC Boston that they responded to the 300-block of Wood Avenue around 4:20 p.m. following reports of a fight involving roughly 20 individuals, described by witnesses as "kids." The victim, approximately 45 years old, sustained a stab wound to his back.
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.
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