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TransitMatters Calls for an End to Police Brutality & Urges the T to Commit to Freedom of Movement — TransitMatters
TransitMatters Calls for an End to Police Brutality & Urges the T to Commit to Freedom of Movement BOSTON, JUNE 3, 2020 - TransitMatters stands with our colleagues and allies across the nation deploring the terrible acts of violence committed against Black Americans, including extrajudicial violence committed by law enforcement officers. TransitMatters also stands with our colleagues and allies across the nation supporting the right to peaceful protest at all times.
Steakhouse Announced At Assembly Row: Somerville Week In Review
community corner Here's a look at the top stories on Somerville Patch last week. By Alex Newman, Patch Staff | Apr 21, 2019 9:14 am ET (Patch graphic) SOMERVILLE, MA — Where to shop during the Stop & Shop strike; top Boston Marathon finishers; steakhouse announced at Assembly Row; more. Here's a look at the most-read stories on Somerville Patch last week.
Bill Weld On 2020 Challenge To President Trump
Bill Weld On 2020 Challenge To President Trump Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries. Weld spoke with Liam Martin and Paula Ebben on MyTV38 about his primary challenge and the release of the Mueller report. 13 minutes ago Latest Videos More Videos More Videos Videos by Category
Researchers Find More Screen Time Leads To More Behavioral Problems In Children
By Dr. Mallika MarshallApril 18, 2019 at 5:42 pm BOSTON (CBS) – There’s more reason to limit your child’s use of digital media. Canadian researchers found that the more time a preschooler spends on screens a day, the more likely they are to exhibit behavioral problems. Young children often spend two to three hours a day using screens, including televisions, tablets, smartphones, video games, etc.
Malden Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead
weather What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Malden area. By Weather News, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 5:27 pm ET (Shutterstock) MALDEN, MA — Here's your local weather forecast for the coming weekend, as reported by Darksky. Thursday, April 18 Overcast throughout the day. High 56, low 39 Chance of rain: 82% Visibility: 9 miles 6 mph winds, with gusts up to 33 mph Friday, April 19 Overcast throughout the day and windy starting in the evening.
Billerica Caregiver Charged With Stealing Credit Cards From Elderly Couple
By Beth GermanoApril 18, 2019 at 5:39 pm BILLERICA (CBS) – A Billerica woman has been charged with credit card fraud for allegedly stealing cards from the elderly couple in her care for the last three years. Rosanne Campbell says she suddenly received bills for her 89-year-old mother Marie Rizzo, who past away last August, and her 92-year-old father Ralph Rizzo.
Somerville Weekend Weather Forecast
weather What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Somerville area. By Weather News, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 5:26 pm ET (Shutterstock) SOMERVILLE, MA — Here's your local weather forecast for the coming weekend, as reported by Darksky. Thursday, April 18 Overcast throughout the day. High 57, low 39 Chance of rain: 63% Visibility: 9 miles 6 mph winds, with gusts up to 34 mph Friday, April 19 Overcast throughout the day and windy starting in the evening.
Medford Business Moving To High Street, Opening Cafe
restaurants & bars The business will offer food, coffee and tea options when it reopens this spring. By Alex Newman, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 3:10 pm ET (Shutterstock) MEDFORD, MA — A Salem Street business is relocating and will open a cafe in its new space. According to Boston Restaurant Talk, Borealis Yoga is moving to High Street and adding food and drink options to the upstairs space. The cafe will serve baked goods, coffee, tea, chai and rice bowls, Boston Restaurant Talk reported.
Joe Biden To Join Striking Stop & Shop Workers In Dorchester
community corner Joe Biden joined workers striking outside of Stop & Shop in Dorchester's South Bay shopping center Friday. By Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 1:05 pm ET (Jenna Fisher/Patch) (Jenna Fisher/Patch) (Jenna Fisher/Patch) (Jenna Fisher/Patch) (Jenna Fisher/Patch) (Jenna Fisher/ Patch) BOSTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden, who has hinted at a possible run for president planned to join striking Stop & Shop workers in Boston Thursday afternoon.
Ruth's Chris Steak House Coming To Assembly Row
restaurants & bars Shared from Somerville, MA It will be the New Orleans-based chain's third steakhouse in Massachusetts. By Alex Newman, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 11:55 am ET Ruth's Chris will open its third MA location at Assembly Row. (Shutterstock) SOMERVILLE, MA — A New Orleans-based chain of steakhouses is bringing its third Massachusetts location to Assembly Row.
Lyft Offers $4.20 Off Rides On 4/20 Marijuana Holiday In MA
traffic & transit Lyft has coordinated with NETA, and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association to offer discounts for folks celebrating. By Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 10:42 am ET (Jenna Fisher/Patch) BOSTON — Saturday is April 20, or 4/20, a day celebrated by pot smokers every year. As marijuana has become legal in Massachusetts and adult use recreational shops have opened across the state, officials are working to encourage people who get high to be responsible on the road.
Person Struck, Killed By MBTA Bus In Chelsea
police & fire Shared from Somerville, MA Police said a woman was fatally struck by a bus at the Tobin Bridge on-ramp Thursday morning. By Alex Newman, Patch Staff | Apr 18, 2019 7:03 am ET (File photo by Jenna Fisher/Patch Staff) CHELSEA, MA — A pedestrian was fatally hit by an MBTA bus in Chelsea Thursday morning, according to Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes. The woman was struck around 5:40 a.m. on Everett Avenue at the Tobin Bridge on-ramp, Kyes said.
Pedestrian Stuck And Killed By MBTA Bus
Local News Apr 18, 2019 CHELSEA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A woman is dead after they were hit by a MBTA bus Thursday Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes said the accident happened on the Everett Avenue Ramp on Route 1 around 5:40 a.m. According to officials, Everett Ave is shut down and traffic is being diverted at Spruce Street and at Chestnut Street. They are urging commuters to use alternate routes. The On Ramp is expected to re-open at approximately 8 a.m. police say. An investigation is on going.
Movie Night at the Malden Public Library
This post was contributed by a community member. Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing the recent 2018 version of the film, A Star Is Born, starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, and Sam Elliott. Jackson Maine (Cooper) is "a musician [who] helps a young singer (Gaga) find fame, even as age and alcoholism sends his own career into a downward spiral." Rolling Stone writes, "…Cooper and Gaga knock it out of the park.
SUV Struck By Turning Tractor-Trailer In Chelsea
CHELSEA, MA — The driver of an SUV suffered minor injuries when their car was struck by a tractor-trailer attempting to make a wide right turn early Thursday morning, Chelsea Police said. Police are investigating what they called an accident, which occurred shortly after 4 a.m. on Spruce Street. Chelsea Police photo Get the Malden newsletter Daily Newsletter The latest Malden news delivered to your inbox every morning. Breaking News Alerts Real-time updates on breaking stories in Malden.
Malden Rotary Donates to Vieques, PR Organizations
Over the past week, Malden Rotary returned to the Caribbean island of Vieques to make donations to organizations helping those hit hardest by Hurricane Maria. In September 2017 when the hurricane hit the tiny island off the east coast of Puerto Rico, the island's infrastructure was ravaged so badly that the only hospital was forced to close. It was bad enough that electricity and water were not being serviced and delivered but residents were left without both emergency and routine care.
NFL Super Bowl open thread
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5 New Homes For Sale In The Malden Area
MALDEN, MA — On the hunt for a new home nearby, but getting tired of looking through the same old real-estate listings again and again? With our weekly list of new homes in your area, you can stay on top of the scene. Below is a list of the five most recent properties to go up for sale in the Malden area — including one with 1 bed and 1 bath for $249,000, and another with 5 beds and 3 baths for $679,000. Like what you see? Just click on any address in the list to get more pics and details.
Medford To Hold Public Meeting On Library Project
MEDFORD, MA – The city invites residents to an open meeting on the library project next week. The project is estimated at $34 million, with $12.2 million to be covered by a state grant. Another $400,000 is expected to be awarded once the building receives LEED energy certification, according to the city. A capital campaign with a goal of $5 million is also planned.
Weekend Events In Somerville
Dance Friday:Helena Froehlich & Stan Strickland, 2nd DJ Rose Friday, February 1 at 8:00 pm Dance Friday 74 Pleasant St. Arlington, Ma presents, 8:00-8:45 Stan Strickland and Helena Froehlich invite you to join them in Tuning Moving Meditations, a perpetual dance, your energy flows within and around your body responding to your moves, emotions and your thoughts. Like a musical instrument you will be Tuning your body with pure sound, gentle moving meditations and positive affirmations.
Weekend Events In Medford
Residential Shredding Week Friday, February 1 at 11:15 am Residential Shredding Week is an opportunity for area residents to take advantage of our professional grade shredding that Banks and large Corporations receive but without the high cost. Residents and small businesses can shred their old personal records for as low as 89 /Lbs. Medford Document Shredding Company Click here for more.
Herb Chambers INFINITI of Boston Moves to Upgraded Facility
Medford, MA – The Herb Chambers Companies is proud to announce its Herb Chambers INFINITI of Boston dealership has moved to 60 Mystic Avenue in Medford, upgrading to a much larger – and more convenient facility. The dealership was previously located on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. The larger dealership site can now accommodate an even greater level of customer service, while offering more selection and better amenities.
Retiree Supports Override
This post was contributed by a community member. My story is as follows: As a resident of Melrose for a half century, I am deeply concerned about the future of Melrose. At the time I was considering purchasing a home, I looked at many communities before settling on Melrose. There were many reasons for choosing Melrose. None was more important than the fact that it was a safe, suburban community in close proximity to where I was employed as an educator.
Person Hit By MBTA Bus In Malden
MALDEN, MA – A pedestrian was struck by an MBTA bus in Malden Thursday evening, reports say. The person was hit at Commercial and Centre streets around 5 p.m., according to NBC. This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates. Get the Malden newsletter Daily Newsletter The latest Malden news delivered to your inbox every morning. Breaking News Alerts Real-time updates on breaking stories in Malden. Subscribe
Watertown: Don't Miss These 5 Open Houses
WATERTOWN, MA — House shopping online can make you feel like you're going in circles. While listing photographs can help, they're no replacement for the real thing. That's where open houses come in handy: No more guesswork involved! Ready to start hunting? For your convenience, we've put together a list of the five latest open houses scheduled in the Watertown area. That way, you can get a feel for the current offerings before making the big decision.
Pub Blames Town After Failing Health Inspection, Closes: Patch PM
Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM Here are the top headlines from across the Massachusetts Patch network. Popular Irish Pub Closes For Good, Blames Health Department The pub said it blames the town for having to close after facing "punitive measures" that have made it impossible to stay in business after failing a health inspection.
Bill Belichick Once Roasted Philip Rivers, Peyton Manning, Matt Cassel In Pro Bowl Halftime Speech
January 9, 2019 at 3:07 pm By Michael Hurley, CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — Philip Rivers hasn’t had any luck in his career when playing against Bill Belichick’s teams. And as it turns out, the quarterback hasn’t had much success when playing for Belichick either. The Chargers quarterback, in the lead-up to Sunday’s playoff game against the Patriots, spoke with New England reporters on Wednesday afternoon.
Charlie McAvoy Details Nasty Foot Injury That Will Sideline Him Again Thursday Night
January 9, 2019 at 2:40 pm BOSTON (CBS) — Charlie McAvoy will miss his seventh straight game Thursday night when the Bruins host the Washington Capitals. But the blueliner hopes to be back sooner rather than later, now that a nasty foot injury is in his rear-view mirror. McAvoy took part in Wednesday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, and hopes to be back in the lineup Saturday when the B’s visit the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
Man Wanted For Break-In Hours After He Was Released On Bail
January 9, 2019 at 2:48 pm NEW BEDFORD (CBS) — Police are searching for a 23-year-old man who they believe broke into a supermarket Monday night, just hours after he was released on bail for charges related to four other break-ins. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Adrian Lablue, he has no known address. Judge Edward Sharkansky denied a request by the district attorney’s office to set Lablue’s bail at $10,000.
Elizabeth Warren To Speak At New Hampshire Democratic Party Dinner
January 9, 2019 at 1:45 pm CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s Democratic Party says Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be the keynote speaker at an annual dinner. The party said in a news release Wednesday that Warren will speak at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on Feb. 22 in Manchester. Warren recently launched a presidential exploratory committee and visited Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. New Hampshire holds the first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Devin McCourty Returns To Patriots Practice Field After Week 17 Concussion
January 9, 2019 at 1:31 pm BOSTON (CBS) — A Patriots captain was back on the practice field on Wednesday, and that bodes well for his status for the team’s playoff opener on Sunday. Defensive captain Devin McCourty was present at the start of Wednesday’s practice session in Foxboro, which was open to the media. That comes after McCourty missed last week’s practice sessions after leaving Week 17’s win with a head injury. Perfect attendance for the @Patriots at the media portion of practice today.
A Second Mysterious Repeating Fast Radio Burst Has Been Detected In Space
By Ashley Strickland, CNNJanuary 9, 2019 at 1:40 pm (CNN) — Far outside our Milky Way galaxy, something is causing repeating short bursts of radio waves to be released into space. Scientists have recorded the second repeating fast radio burst to be discovered, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. The finding was also presented at the 233rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Seattle.
Celtics Have A True Test Wednesday Night With Pacers In Town
January 9, 2019 at 1:19 pm By Matthew Geagan, CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — The Celtics have a true test on their hands Wednesday night at TD Garden. Boston, winners of six of their last eight games, welcome in the Indiana Pacers, who have won seven of their last eight. It’s a great opportunity for a Celtics team that appears to have turned a corner to prove that they have, indeed, turned a corner.
74-Year-Old Man Hit By MBTA Bus In Watertown
January 9, 2019 at 12:17 pm WATERTOWN (CBS) — A 74-year-old man was hit by an MBTA bus in Watertown Wednesday morning. Transit Police said the man lost his footing as he stepped off the curb and into the path of the bus. The crash occurred at the intersection of Mt. Auburn Street and Patten Street around 10 a.m. Pedestrian struck by an MBTA bus on Mt Auburn St Watertown. Police say 74 y/o man lost his footing as he stepped off the curb and into path of the bus.
Person Struck By MBTA Bus In Watertown
WATERTOWN, MA – A pedestrian was hit by an MBTA bus in Watertown Wednesday morning, according to reports. The collision happened at Patten and Mt. Auburn streets around 10 a.m. The person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Pedestrian struck by @mbta bus in Watertown at Patten and Mt. Auburn streets. Non-life threatening injury. @MBTATransitPD and @WatertownPD on scene.
I-Team: Surveillance Video Shows MBTA Bus Collide With Motorcyclist, Leave Scene Of Crash
BOSTON (CBS) – It was a mild December day, so Mark Delaney decided to ride his motorcycle to a union meeting in downtown Boston. On his way home, Delaney looked forward to putting up Christmas decorations with his family at his Dorchester home. As he cruised along Dorchester Avenue on that Sunday morning in 2015, Delaney saw a MBTA bus approaching in the opposite direction. “At the last moment, the bus cut right in front of me,” Delaney recalled. “I tried to stop and just couldn’t.
How Will Bill Belichick And John Harbaugh Coach On Monday Night? " CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) — Actions speak louder than words. That applies to New England Patriots football on almost a weekly basis. And it will apply as much as ever when Bill Belichick and John Harbaugh square off on Monday night in a matchup of arguably the two best coaches in the National Football League. As Belichick typically does with every single opponent ever, he heaped praise on the Ravens organization from top to bottom in his weekly conference calls and pressers.
Stolen Baby Jesus Returned To Salem NH Nativity Scene
SALEM N.H. (CBS) — Baby Jesus made his second coming on Friday when he was returned to the nativity scene from which he went missing. Earlier in the week, Salem’s Department of Public Works reported a baby Jesus doll was stolen from the nativity scene on the town common, marking the second year in a row the doll had gone missing. Dave Wholley, with the DPW, said he was nearby the nativity scene when Jesus went missing.
Keller @ Large: John Glenn Had Ideal Combination Of Political, Military Experience
BOSTON (CBS) – R.I.P former Senator John Glenn, the much-decorated Marine pilot who flew missions with Ted Williams and went on to join the very first group of US astronauts. Colonel Glenn died yesterday at age 95, and many of you may be too young to remember just how much hero worship there was for those Mercury 7 astronauts. They were seen as our best and brightest, and Glenn was one of many who lived up to the hype.
Kalman: Lack Of Reliable Power Play, Reliance On Pastrnak Hampering Bruins
BOSTON (CBS) – If you’re unsure how to feel about the Bruins offense right now, you have reason to be confused. On the one hand their 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden on Thursday was their 19th game in 28 contests this season they scored two or fewer goals. But on the other hand they’ve scored nine goals in the past three games.
A Comprehensive History Of Drama Between Ravens And Patriots
BOSTON (CBS) — For two teams that don’t share a division, the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots sure do manage to see a lot of each other. And neither team seems to particularly enjoy the other’s company. Indeed, as the Patriots’ intra-divisional rivalries have largely faded into the backdrop, the Ravens have seemingly relished their role as the near-annual thorn in the side of what is perennially the AFC’s best team. And to be clear, the Ravens have been no slouches themselves.
Pedestrian Hit In Dorchester, Possibly By MBTA Bus
BOSTON (CBS) – Police are investigating a pedestrian crash in Dorchester that may have involved an MBTA bus. The crash took place on Massachusetts Avenue near Theodore Glynn Way late Thursday night. Transit Police confirmed they responded to the crash, but did not say if the pedestrian was hit by the bus. Evidence markers were placed around the wheels of an MBTA bus, which was marked off by police tape at the scene. Officers could also be seen searching the exterior and interior of the bus.
‘We Were Listening’: Days After Student Walkout, Walsh Calls Off Proposed School Cuts
March 11, 2016 at 12:52 pm BOSTON (CBS) – Days after thousands of Boston students walked out of class to protest millions of dollars in proposed budget cuts, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said officials have found a way to avoid reductions at the city’s high schools. Late Monday morning, students walked out of class and marched to the State House as part of a nationwide protest against school budget cuts.
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