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 […]
Man reportedly arrested after 2 sexual assaults at Boston University
Local News Boston University police said they believe the suspect was connected to two separate sexual assaults that occurred on campus Tuesday. Marsh Plaza on Boston University’s Campus on April 17, 2020. Blake Nissen/ Boston Globe The Boston University Police Department arrested an individual allegedly involved in back-to-back reports of sexual assault on Tuesday. According […]
Doc Rivers on his future: ‘Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out’
NBA Rivers is teaming with Mike Breen and Doris Burke on the network’s top NBA broadcasting crew. It is Rivers’ second stint with ESPN/ABC. Doc Rivers coached the Celtics during their 2008 NBA championship season. AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File By JOE REEDY, Associated Press October 25, 2023 | 10:47 AM When he was hired by […]
Bill Belichick says Patriots plan to bring back Malik Cunningham if he’s not claimed
Patriots Teams generally have 24 hours to claim a waived player, except in rare instances. Malik Cunningham Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Aaron Rodgers weighs in on changing narrative surrounding Mac Jones, Patriots Former Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich announced his NFL retirement Patriots coach Bill Belichick said that he plans to bring Malik Cunningham back […]
Quinten Post is the man in the post and the reason for optimism at Boston College
College Sports The Eagles are hoping that with Post’s next big step, he carries the team with him. Boston College’s Quinten Post, right, controls the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia. Charles Krupa/AP Photo, File By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press October 25, 2023 | 10:16 AM Court documents reveal details of alleged […]
Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade is linked to death in lawsuit
Food News The large 30-ounce Charged Lemonade contains 390 milligrams, according to the company’s website. Bloomberg photo by Luke Sharrett By Amanda Holpuch, New York Times Service October 25, 2023 | 9:24 AM A college student with a heart condition died after she drank a heavily caffeinated drink from Panera Bread, likely thinking it had […]
Massachusetts GOP couple agree to state’s largest settlement after campaign finance investigation
Politics Last month the attorney general’s office reached a settlement agreement with the Massachusetts Republican State Committee in the same campaign finance violation case. By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 25, 2023 | 9:03 AM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced settlements Tuesday with a Republican couple and others after investigators found […]
Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years
MLB Arizona will play the Texas Rangers in an all-wild card World Series no one saw coming, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field. Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game 7 of the baseball NLCS. Matt Rourke/AP Photo By […]
In Rhode Island, a hunt is on for the reason for dropping numbers of the signature quahog clam
Environment The clam itself is a staple of clam chowders and in 1987, the Rhode Island Legislature designated the quahog the official “Rhode Island State Shell.” A pile of young quahogs is seen, Oct. 23, 2019, at an aquaculture site in Georgetown, Maine. AP Photo/Patrick Whittle, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 25, 2023 […]
Aaron Rodgers weighs in on changing narrative surrounding Mac Jones, Patriots
Patriots “Now it’s like, ‘Mac was never the problem!’” Aaron Rodgers has plenty of thoughts on how narratives have shifted for some NFL teams so far in 2023. Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A lot can change in the NFL over the span of a few weeks. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets were seemingly doomed to dwell […]