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Photos: Fisherman’s Feast takes over the North End
Neighborhoods The ‘Flight of the Angel’ tradition capped off a weekend of food, music, and parades celebrating Boston’s Italian-American community. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe Boston’s North End community threw its 113th annual Fisherman’s Feast this weekend, a four-day celebration of the neighborhood’s Italian roots. This year’s Feast featured multiple processions through the streets […]
19-year-old driver dies in crash after fleeing from troopers in Belchertown, police say
Crime The vehicle’s engine block was found on the second floor of a home after the violent crash, according to state police. A 19-year-old man who allegedly fled in his car from state police attempting to pull him over in Belchertown died after crashing his vehicle Sunday evening, according to a Massachusetts State Police press […]
LEGO reveals location for its new Boston office
Business The beloved toymaker will relocate its Americas headquarters to Back Bay in 2026. The LEGO Group plans to relocate its Americas headquarters to 1001 Boylston St. in Boston by the end of 2026. Building rendering: Elkus Manfredi Architects LEGO’s plan to relocate its Americas headquarters to Boston is coming together, brick by brick. Lego’s […]
Dog who ate Boston man’s passport ahead of Italian wedding celebration is suddenly a celebrity
Local News Chickie, which is short for chicken cutlet, “is a really well-trained dog,” supposedly. Many dog owners have at least one story like it. The dog ate their homework (no, really), a special keepsake, a nice item of clothing, etc. For one Boston couple, that story involves a very important document ahead of an […]
Wu endorses Arroyo opponent Enrique Pepén for City Council
Politics “He’ll be a fantastic partner on the Council with the shared progressive values, determination, and heart for service to make Boston a city for everyone.” Enrique Pepén is a candidate for the District 5 seat on Boston’s City Council. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is throwing her weight behind former neighborhood […]
She hung a Pride flag at her shop. She was killed over it, officials say.
Crime Laura Carleton “was a fierce protector of everybody being who they wanted to be.” PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images By Kyle Melnick, Washington Post August 21, 2023 | 10:14 AM When a clothing store opened in Cedar Glen, Calif., in the summer of 2021, the owner hung a Pride flag at the entrance, her […]
Photos: Here’s what California looks like in the wake of Hilary
Weather The tropical storm made landfall in Mexico on Sunday and moved up the coast to southern California, bringing flooding, power outages, and school closures. Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, Calif. Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical […]
How Ron DeSantis joined the ‘ruling class’ — and turned against it
Politics For DeSantis and his allies, the culture wars are the central struggle of American public life, and schools are the most important battleground where they will be fought. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Moms for Liberty Summit in Philadelphia, June 30, 2023. Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times By Nicholas Confessore, New York […]
Who invented the fried clam?
Wickedpedia Who brought this deep fried New England specialty to life? Fried clams from Woodman’s of Essex. Woodman’s of Essex Fried clams are a New England specialty. They can be found across the region, as well as in Massachusetts alone. But how did the fried clam come to be? Who brought this deep fried dish […]
New England Aquarium releases sea turtles back into the ocean after 8 months of rehab
Environment The Kemp’s ridley turtles were rescued in December 2022 after becoming cold-stunned in Cape Cod Bay. The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles it rescued in December 2022 on Thursday. New England Aquarium The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles back into the ocean Thursday after eight months of rehabilitation. Rotelle and […]