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Quincy diner that has been around since the 1940s is closing after dispute with landlord
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A diner just south of Boston that has been around since the 1940s is closing its doors. According to multiple sources, the Wheelhouse Diner in North Quincy is shutting down, with the news coming on the heels of a dispute between restaurant owner LeeAnn Vieira McDonough and the new landlord of the property; McDonough says the following in a Facebook post:
Soaking rain makes for tough Thursday morning commute in New England
With a large, somewhat robust storm sitting south of Long Island, this will be the wettest day of the next 10. Bands of rain continue to sweep in from the east as the storm gradually moves away late Thursday, but they'll be of weaker intensity than the morning. All told, it's wet the entire day. Whether that means ¾ of an inch of rain or slightly over, a soaking is in store. Only good part to the day is the drop in pollen levels.
These 21 local artists are a must-see at Boston Calling 2024
Here's a guide to all the artists and bands with local New England ties playing at this year's festival. Boston Calling returns this Memorial Day weekend and fans of the New England music scene are sure to see some familiar acts on the festival’s main stages. As with previous...
Family to face Mass. killer for first time since 1994 conviction
GROVELAND, Mass. — Thirty years after the brutal beating death of a Massachusetts teenager, her killer will go before the Massachusetts Parole Board on Thursday to argue he should be set free. Richard Baldwin was convicted in 1994 of murdering Beth Brodie, a 15-year-old cheerleader from Groveland. Baldwin was...
Karen Read murder trial hears from experts as testimony continues
(WJAR) — The Karen Read murder trial continues on Thursday with more testimony. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. On Wednesday an expert dispelled a theory that a dog could be responsible for some of the police officer’s injuries. A forensic...
Cool temperatures, scattered rain linger through end of workweek
Our water hose has turned back on across southern New England Thursday as an offshore storm sits southeast. At least our pollen levels have fallen Thursday! We are back to an east, northeast breeze and this will keep our temperatures in the 50s to 60s along eastern New England all day. And keep the umbrella handy, scattered rain remains through the evening.
Protesters march from MIT down Mass. Ave. in Cambridge
A large protest closed part of Massachusetts Avenue to traffic as supporters of the Palestinian people marched through Cambridge after gathering at MIT. According to the school's police department, Mass. Ave. was closed between Vassar Street and Memorial Drive. "Because of the protest, certain buildings will be put on card...
Juveniles charged with attacking 68-year-old on MBTA bus
The four juveniles were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly attempting to rob the victim of his cell phone. Four juveniles were arrested on Tuesday, May 14 after attacking a 68-year-old man, according to the MBTA Transit Police. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on a Washington Street/Herald Street bus. The...
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