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Union Square MBTA station will be closed during Somerville’s Fluff Festival for 2nd straight year
Local News Union Square will close for 25 days starting Sept. 18 and won’t provide shuttles, complicating transportation to the annual festival. Union Square will close for 25 days starting Sept. 18. Vincent Alban For The Boston Globe For a second year in a row, the Union Square MBTA stop will be closed during Somerville’s […]
Here’s why Allston’s Stingray Body Art closed abruptly this month
COVID “It’s a heartbreaking thing, especially for us as the owners…[we feel that we] let our customers down, our community down, and worst of all, our employees,” one of Stingray’s co-owners said. Stingray Body Art in Allston closed abruptly on Aug. 6. Scott Matalon For nearly 20 years, Stingray Body Art sat next to O’Brien’s […]
Sumner Tunnel reopening: What to know and when it will be closed next
Local News Some changes will occur with the reopening of the tunnel, but they are simply the MBTA going back to providing normal service. The Sumner Tunnel closed for repairs for two months this summer. MassDOT East Boston and North Shore residents rejoice! After two months of longer commutes, the Sumner Tunnel closure is ending […]
‘Lady of the Dunes’ case officially closed; husband to blame for brutal murder, DA says
Local News For decades, authorities could not identify the body of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed sometime in the summer of 1974. More than 49 years since Ruth Marie Terry’s body was found near Provincetown, becoming known as the “Lady of the Dunes,” authorities have officially closed the investigation into her death. Images of […]
A content Mookie Betts has closed the book on his time in Boston. Red Sox fans aren’t as fortunate.
Red Sox “The chapter I’m in right now — I’m enjoying it so much. I love it so much. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Mookie Betts made his return to Fenway Park on Friday. Barry Chin/Globe Staff COMMENTARY There were no surprises to be found out at Fenway Park on Friday night. As […]
Fish Market Sushi Bar in Allston has closed
Restaurants The eatery was known for its fresh, high quality ingredients. Cuisine from Fish Market Sushi Bar in Allston. Photo courtesy of Fish Market Sushi Bar A sushi restaurant in Allston, known for its affordable and unique offerings, welcomed the public for the last time this weekend. Widowmaker Brewing officially opens in Brighton this week […]
When Mt. Alvernia closed, some were anxious about all-girls education in Mass. But today, it’s thriving.
Schools All-girls schools are on the rebound post-pandemic, with enrollment numbers trending up and opportunities for innovation around every corner. Located in Greenfield, Stoneleigh-Burnham School is a boarding and day school for girls in grades 7–12. Stoneleigh-Burnham School/Handout The sudden closure of Mount Alvernia High School last spring made waves among Massachusetts’ small-but-mighty contingent of […]
Jamaica Pond is closed due to harmful algae bloom
Local News Boston health officials are urging parkgoers and their dogs to avoid contact with the water. Christiana Botic for The Boston Globe, File Boston’s Jamaica Pond will be closed until an algae bloom that produces toxins that can make people and pets sick disappears. City health officials announced the pond’s closure to water activities […]
Village Restaurant, a seafood eatery in Essex, has closed
Restaurants The Cape Ann spot had served guests for almost 70 years. The baked stuffed lobster at Village Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Village Restaurant Patrons enjoyed their last meals at a North Shore seafood restaurant serving “traditional New England cuisine with a contemporary flair” this week. Village Restaurant, a beloved eatery in Essex, held its […]
State of emergency declared in Leominster due to ‘life-threatening’ flooding, schools closed Tuesday
Local News Leominster, Fitchburg, and Lunenburg are under a flash flood emergency. Amid thunderstorms and heavy rainfall Monday evening, Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella declared a state of emergency due to extensive flooding in the city. Mazzarella announced the state of emergency on Facebook at 6:30 p.m. Around 7:45 p.m., Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon […]