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The House is set to vote on a new speaker. Here’s what to know.
Politics GOP lawmakers are expected to rally their votes behind Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker despite reluctance from some who are wary of his hardline approach. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee arrives as House Republicans meet behind closed doors to try to unite around him as their new nominee […]
Why do some Bostonians call subs ‘spuckies’?
Wickedpedia “If they know what a spuckie is, if they’re from Boston, they’re really tickled that we have that on the menu.” JOSH REYNOLDS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE Most everyone is familiar with the sub sandwich: a long sub roll split in half, filled with meats of one’s choosing and toppings galore, from lettuce to […]
Fatal Blue Hill Avenue shooting victim identified by police
Crime Kalil Jackson, 25, of Dorchester died early Saturday morning. Boston police have identified a 25-year-old Dorchester man as the victim in a Saturday shooting on Blue Hill Avenue. Police said officers responded around 12:27 a.m. on Saturday to a radio call for a person shot at 1194 Blue Hill Ave. At the scene, they […]
Police identify man killed in daytime Dorchester shooting
Crime James Jones, 30, was killed Friday afternoon. Boston police on Monday released the name of the man who was shot and killed in a daytime shooting in Dorchester last week. Police said officers responded around 2 p.m. on Friday to a radio call for a person shot at 46 Corona St. and at the […]
Police: Mass. man clocked going 127 mph on I-95 in New Hampshire
Local News Collin J. Farrell, 20, allegedly failed to stop for police at first and was eventually charged with driving under the influence. A Massachusetts man was caught over the weekend driving almost double the speed limit on I-95 in New Hampshire, according to police. Collin J. Farrell, 20, of Westwood, was clocked by a […]
Report: Multiple aides accuse Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui of creating toxic work environment
Local News The mayor, who is the first Muslim woman ever elected in Cambridge, is seeking reelection in November. Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe, File Eight women who have worked for Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui are alleging the city’s leader created a toxic work environment, The Boston Globe reports. According […]
MBTA announces new Green Line ‘supercar’ paint design
Local News The design, which was favored over two others in a public poll, features a green and dark gray paint scheme along the body of the train car, as well as green doors and a white and navy blue lower running strip. The MBTA announced the chosen paint design for the planned new Green […]
Coast Guard opens formal inquiry into collapse of mast on Maine schooner that killed a passenger
Local News FILE – This photo provided by Kurt Schleicher shows the schooner Grace Bailey with its main mast broken off the coast of Rockland, Maine, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Kurt Schleicher via AP, File By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press October 16, 2023 | 5:12 PM PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Coast Guard said Monday […]
7-year-old girl flown to hospital after being hit by SUV in Gloucester
Local News Police believe the girl ran out into the road and was struck by the SUV. A 7-year-old girl was flown to a hospital after being hit by an SUV in Gloucester Saturday morning, according to police. Around 11:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to 35 Warner St. for a report of a pedestrian […]
Neo-Nazi group targets Gov. Maura Healey’s Arlington home
Politics “These Neo-Nazis and white supremacists are trying to scare people from exercising their rights and standing up to their hate,” Healey said. “We won’t tolerate it in Massachusetts.” Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe Staff, File Gov. Maura Healey avowed that Massachusetts won’t tolerate fear-mongering from white supremacists after a local neo-Nazi group held a demonstration […]