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The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail
National News When is it OK to leave voice mails, call multiple times in a row, or take a call in public? Dhiraj Singh / Bloomberg By Heather Kelly, Washington Post September 25, 2023 | 9:56 AM Phone calls have been around for 147 years, the iPhone 16 years and FaceTime video voice mails about […]
Don’t call it a comeback: Globe Summit panel weighs in on the future of downtown Boston
Business Once a ghost town at the height of COVID-19, downtown Boston is reinventing itself in a new world of hybrid work and “destination-worthy” cultural experiences. Barry Chin/Boston Globe Staff, File Downtown Boston is on a path of self-discovery as it emerges from the pandemic, finding its footing in a time of hybrid work and […]
‘It’s crazy that it took Aaron Rodgers to notice’: Patriots players join the call for grass surfaces
Patriots Several Patriots players made it clear. They prefer grass over turf. It makes them feel safer. Aaron Rodgers AP Photo/Seth Wenig If there’s anyone on the Patriots who can empathize with what Aaron Rodgers is going through after suffering a season-ending injury at MetLife Stadium, it’s Jabrill Peppers. He believes playing on a grass […]
‘That was tough’: Bill Belichick discussed which fourth down call he ‘might’ve punted’ instead
Patriots “This is a business, and I understand that part of it,” Belichick replied when asked if he regrets Tom Brady’s free agent departure. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ season-opening loss to the Eagles. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer We all learned one important thing from the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, and it’s that Mac Jones is […]
Who gets the call for BC at quarterback: Emmett Morehead or Thomas Castellanos?
College Sports Emmett Morehead (right) started at QB in the Eagles’ season-opening loss to Northern Illinois Saturday. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 7, 2023 | 12:22 PM In the weeks leading up to the season, it appeared Emmett Morehead had cemented himself as Boston College’s starting quarterback. Morehead showed promise […]
City councilors call for Mass. and Cass emergency declaration; Wu admin. pushes back
Local News Boston City Councilors Erin Murphy, Frank Baker, Ed Flynn, and Michael Flaherty said that officials need to declare a state of emergency to improve the situation at Mass. and Cass. An encampment of tents and shelters lines Atkinson Street in the area know as Mass. and Cass, Aug. 17, 2023. John Tlumacki / […]
Why do some New Englanders call sprinkles ‘jimmies’?
Wickedpedia “New York is a ‘sprinkle’ town. If you call them ‘jimmies,’ you’re probably the type of person who roots for the Boston Red Sox.” Ice cream treats at the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe When someone walks into Rancatore’s Ice Cream looking to top their cone with […]
Red Sox call up left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter, infielder Enmanuel Valdez from Triple-A Worcester
Red Sox Walter most recently appeared in a major league game in late July; Valdez has been in Worcester since early June. Enmanuel Valdez and Brandon Walter were both called up to the Red Sox on Friday. (AP Photo/Brandon Sloter) The Red Sox recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter and infielder Enmanuel Valdez to their major […]
Listen to Tom Brady’s first conference call after getting drafted by the Patriots
Patriots “It’s gonna be a great challenge, but I think I’m ready for it. Actually, I know I’m ready for it.” Tom Brady went from an unheralded sixth-round pick to the greatest QB in NFL history. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) With Tom Brady set to make his anticipated return to Gillette Stadium for New England’s season […]
Red Sox call up Top-20 prospect Wilyer Abreu
Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran will likely be headed to the injured list. Worcester MA 8/16/23 Worcester Red Sox Wilyer Abreu against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Polar Park. Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Boston Red Sox are reportedly calling up outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu, per SportsMedia’s Augusto Cárdenas and MassLive’s Christopher Smith. Wilyer Abreu […]