Reports reveal shortcomings in MBTA track inspection process
Local News The T briefly implemented systemwide speed restrictions in March after discovering insufficient documentation of track repairs. An MBTA employee looked over new Blue Line tracks with flashlight in hand heading toward the exit of a tunnel at the Airport Station. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File Poorly documented procedures and a lack of […]
More out-of-state patients are traveling to Mass. for abortions, study says
Health Researchers saw an increase in out-of-state residents seeking abortions as well as use of charitable funding to pay for medical and travel expenses. A study looked at the number of abortion procedures at the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts before and after the Dobbs decision. David L Ryan/The Boston Globe In post-Roe America, Massachusetts […]
Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ to be pulled from shelves after Worcester teen’s death
Local News The chip was one of the last things Harris Wolobah, 14, ate before he died, his family said. Steve LeBlanc / AP By Remy Tumin, New York Times Service updated on September 7, 2023 | 3:55 PM The tortilla chip company that challenged consumers to eat a single chip dusted with two of […]
The New York Times recommends these things to do in Burlington, Vermont
New England Travel The newspaper featured Burlington in its popular ’36 Hours’ series. Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont on Nov. 24, 2015. Jacob Hannah / The New York Times Travelers planning a Vermont getaway are in luck: The New York Times just highlighted the hot restaurants, shopping, and outdoor spaces worth patronizing in Burlington […]
Rent control ballot question has many more hurdles ahead
Local News Despite AG Campbell’s certification, an effort to put a rent control question before voters still faces logistical and legal obstacles. State Rep. Mike Connolly and supporters gather in front of the State House after Connolly received notice that his petition was certified by Attorney General Andrea Campbell. Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe In 1994, Massachusetts […]
Prosecutors in Karen Read case seek unaired footage from her TV interviews
Crime In televised interviews with NBC and ABC, Read opened up about her relationship with John O’Keefe and shared her version of events from the night he died. Karen Read, 43, is charged in connection with the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe Prosecutors are […]
What Mac Jones said about facing former Alabama teammate Jalen Hurts in Week 1
Patriots Jones, who backed up Hurts in college, will go head-to-head with his former teammate on Sunday. Mac Jones Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Image Eagles QB Jalen Hurts believes former Alabama teammate Mac Jones will do ‘big things this year’ Three years after his departure, Tom Brady’s presence is still felt at Gillette Stadium among […]
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 […]
Parents, educators defend Lexington schools’ diversity curriculum after petition
The Boston Globe Andrew Harris a parent and educator in Lexington. Tannner Pearson for The Boston Globe By Daniel Kool, Sean Cotter, The Boston Globe updated on September 7, 2023 | 11:59 AM A town known for its battle green is now the latest front in the fight over classes about gender and sexual orientation, […]
Somerville’s Cantina La Mexicana has closed
Restaurants “People were pouring in … to say goodbye,” said Karina Rendón, the owners’ daughter. Mexican eatery Cantina La Mexicana has closed. Globe Staff/Craig F. Walker A celebrated Mexican eatery in Somerville’s Union Square officially closed, but not without giving a heartfelt farewell. Cantina La Mexicana, a restaurant that has been a staple in the […]