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Cambridge salary database: See how much city employees made in 2023
Seven of the 10 highest-paid city employees in Cambridge last year were members of the police department, according to city records. Police Lt. David Brown topped the list, taking home $375,340 in 2023. Lt. Anthony Bongiorno was second, at $310,407, according to records. If you purchase a product or register...
What's opened and closed on Memorial Day in Mass.
This year, Memorial Day falls on on May 27, a day dedicated to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving the armed forces. To remember those lost, flags representing service members from the commonwealth who died in duty will stand in front of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in the Seaport leading up to the holiday. Parades and ceremonies will take place across the state throughout the holiday weekend.
Harvard students accuse school of breaking agreement by placing dozens on probation
CAMBRIDGE - Harvard students rallied Sunday, accusing the university of breaking their agreement by placing dozens of protesters on probation, preventing several from graduating.Shouting proudly, pro-Palestinian supporters rallied at the entrance to Harvard Yard. The rally was led by Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine, or HOOP.Students said they're being prevented from graduatingThe rally was to support Harvard students who were involved in the pro-Palestinian encampment. They said they're now being prevented from graduating. During the rally, protesters read a letter from Harvard students, who remained anonymous."I will not be allowed to walk with a degree in hand for standing up...
Opinion: Will Harvard course correct or continue to be a haven for vile anti-Americanism?
Choosing a new president will force a major decision: What will be the future direction of Harvard? Will the university continue to be a vessel for the far left and the most-vile anti-American sentiments?
What’s the story of Dorchester’s Walter Baker & Company, the nation’s first chocolate factory?
Dorchester’s Lower Mills District was once the epicenter of the American chocolate industry, churning out hundreds of pounds of chocolate each day. Did you know America’s first chocolate factory was right here in Dorchester, on the banks of the Neponset River?. It all started in 1764, when a...
Framingham veteran says honor Memorial Day by recalling those who made ultimate sacrifice
Another Memorial Day. A day to pause, reflect and remember. All gave some; some gave all. Those multitudes of men and women throughout the decades who preserved our way of life, our freedom, and who lived those words of their Creator:. "This is my commandment: Love one another as I...
Clouds and Showers Give Way to Summer-like Warmth, Potential Record Highs in Boston's Weather Outlook
Residents in Boston can expect a cloudy start to their Sunday with a slight chance of showers before midday, as temperatures linger in the cool mid-50s. The weather is expected to clear up gradually throughout the day, leading into a warmer, sunnier workweek ahead. A northeast wind may bring gusts as high as 20 mph, keeping the daytime high near 58 degrees, reports the National Weather Service.
Grace by Nia opening at Foxwoods
We’re thrilled to have Nia Grace with us in the kitchen this morning sharing about her latest restaurant – Grace by Nia – opening at Foxwoods this Wednesday!. Nia Grace is a renowned creator, connector, curator, and community advocate known for envisioning and executing inspired, award-winning hospitality and entertainment concepts in Boston and beyond. She is the President and CEO of Bar and Kitchen Hospitality, Inc., Owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and the Underground Café & Lounge, Founder of Boston Music Festival, Co-Founder Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, and Founder of Grace by Nia.
Roxbury rec center that housed migrant families set to reopen
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Melnea A. Cass Recreational Center is set to reopen in June now that the migrant families that have been living there have been moved to more stable housing options outside of the shelter system or to a different safety-net site. Operations for the Cass Center are...
He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own
It was daunting when the Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley, at age 22, replaced a beloved pastor who had ministered to one of suburban Boston’s most famed Black churches for 24 years.
Jess Healey’s goal lifts Boston to 4-3 win vs Minnesota in 1st game of PWHL championship series
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Sunday night in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The best-of-five series continues...
What is ShotSpotter? Controversial gunshot detection technology facing increasing scrutiny
Critics doubt the system's accuracy and say sensors are concentrated in minority communities. Police say the technology is life-saving. Last week, both Massachusetts senators called on the federal government to investigate its funding of a controversial gunshot detection system in the state, saying it may violate civil rights. In March,...
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