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Worker dies after falling from office tower in downtown Boston
Local News Boston police said the worker fell while cleaning the high-rise building at 100 Summer St. in the Financial District. A worker died Monday morning after falling from an office tower in Boston’s Financial District, according to police. Officers responded to 100 Summer St. just before 8 a.m. for a report of a person […]
Watch: Bruins rookie Matt Poitras scores his first two NHL goals to lift Boston to win over Ducks
Bruins Matt Poitras scored both of his goals in a span of 3:49 in the third period. Matthew Poitras has now scored three points in his first five games in the NHL. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Matthew Poitras finally lit the lamp. Not only did the 19-year-old Bruins rookie center score his first career NHL goal […]
Boston police investigate after dog shot in Jamaica Plain
Local News The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in an apartment building on Centre Street. Police are investigating after a dog was shot in a Jamaica Plain apartment building on Thursday. Officers responded around 4:17 p.m. to a report of shots fired at 279 Centre St. and while on their way to the scene, dispatch informed […]
Orange wine is showing up everywhere in Boston, but what is it?
Food Orange wine is not new — in fact, it’s actually really old — but the skin-contact wine is showing up on more and more menus in Boston. Haley.Henry and Nathalie are two restaurants and wine bars that serve a variety of orange wines, including the two featured here. Courtesy of Haley Fortier. When Haley […]
Six Jewish protesters arrested at Pro-Palestine rally outside Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Boston office
Local News “The events of the last 10 days have shown us that there is no such thing as safety for some unless there is safety for everyone.” People held signs as they rallied outside of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in support of six Jewish protesters who were stopped inside the hallway while […]
With Holiday, Porzingis in Boston and Harden trying to leave 76ers, Celtics the best of the Atlantic
Celtics The Celtics should easily be the class of the division and maybe even once again the entire Eastern Conference after falling one game shy of the NBA Finals in 2022-23. Boston Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis shoots over Philadelphia 76ers’ P.J. Tucker. Chris Szagola/AP Photo By BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 11:23 AM […]
What kind of income does it take to buy a starter home in Boston — and beyond?
Home Buying Shoppers are flocking to neighboring states in search of more affordable housing. There are strategies first-time home buyers can use to make their path a little easier. . By Robyn A. Friedman — Globe Correspondent October 18, 2023 | 11:04 AM If you’re looking to purchase a starter home in Greater Boston, get […]
Fuel tanker crash causes fire, shuts down part of Route 1A in East Boston
Local News The crash occurred just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, police said. A major highway was closed Wednesday morning after a crash involving a fuel tanker caused a fire and injured one person. Boston police officers responded to the intersection of Boardman Street and McClellan Highway, or Route 1A, in East Boston at 2:49 a.m., […]
Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis
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Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis
Coming soon:A Boston Globe Spotlight Reportinto the Massachusetts housing crisis Single-family home price index 010x8x6x4x2x12x1980198519901995200020052010201520202023Base 1980 US Massachusetts New York Washington California Hawaii US Massachusetts From 1980, 6x higher From 1980, 11x higher Home prices have risen nationwide, particularly since the pandemic. By one measure, the cost of a home is now six times higher […]