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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 […]
Wyc Grousbeck says ‘there’s some discussions underway’ about a WNBA team coming to Boston
Celtics The WNBA recently grew to the Bay Area and is searching for a location for a second expansion team. Five WNBA teams share ownership with local NBA organizations. Auerbach Center ‘He’s just developing as a player every day’: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla impressed by Payton Pritchard’s growth Kevin Garnett concerned about Celtics’ depth, thinks […]
Boston man convicted in killing of police officer, other murders
Local News Sentencing was set for Dec. 7, and Kelvin Vickers, 22, faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole. AP By Associated Press October 13, 2023 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A man who authorities say killed an upstate New York police officer and wounded another in an ambush after having fatally […]
‘Wow’: Remembering one of the greatest days in Boston sports history on its 10-year anniversary
Red Sox Tom Brady and David Ortiz helped give Bostonians a day to remember forever. Torii Hunter came so close to robbing David Ortiz and Red Sox fans of an iconic moment. Globe staff photo by Stan Grossf Tom Brady and David Ortiz delivered in the clutch for well over a decade, giving Boston sports […]
Boston wants 250 additional liquor licenses. Here’s why it needs state approval first.
Local News It’s thanks to lawmakers from 1933 that it’s so notoriously difficult to get a liquor license in Boston. Liquor licenses are notoriously hard to get in Boston because of a cap that dates back to 1933. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe Boston officials are waiting for legislators to decide if the city […]
Bruins announce All-Centennial Team: Which 20 Boston legends made the cut?
Bruins Bobby Orr and Patrice Bergeron are some of the headliners on the Bruins’ All-Centennial Team. Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito were two no-doubters on the All-Centennial Team. Maddie Meyer / Getty With the Bruins’ centennial season now in full swing, the third Original Six franchise to hit triple digits honored the best-of-the-best who’ve donned […]