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04-19-2025 Vol 1935

Category: Local News

Boston Planning Department Advances New Zoning and Development Projects

Boston Planning Department Advances New Zoning and Development Projects

BOSTON–The Planning Department this month recommended approval of new Squares + Streets zoning for Roslindale Square, real estate actions, and…
Somerville’s Charter Revision Faces Delay Over Mayoral Term Length Proposal

Somerville’s Charter Revision Faces Delay Over Mayoral Term Length Proposal

The clock is ticking on an attempt to let voters decide this fall on changes to the governing system and…
Sisters Confront Family Secrets in ‘Don’t Eat The Mangos’ at The Huntington Theatre

Sisters Confront Family Secrets in ‘Don’t Eat The Mangos’ at The Huntington Theatre

Despite the large fruit tree standing tall over their home for nearly all their lives, sisters Ismelda, Yinolle, and Wicha…
Massachusetts House Approves $1.3 Billion Supplemental Budget for Education and Transportation

Massachusetts House Approves $1.3 Billion Supplemental Budget for Education and Transportation

The Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a $1.3 billion supplemental budget aimed at enhancing education and transportation across the…
Tragic Plane Crash in Upstate New York Claims Lives of Close-Knit Family of Physicians and Athletes

Tragic Plane Crash in Upstate New York Claims Lives of Close-Knit Family of Physicians and Athletes

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family…
Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl Celebrates Local Literary Scene

Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl Celebrates Local Literary Scene

Inspired by a prepandemic trolley tour of independent bookstores that Porter Square Books participated in, its marketing director Josh Cook…
The Skinny Pancake Expands to Peabody: A Taste of Vermont in Greater Boston

The Skinny Pancake Expands to Peabody: A Taste of Vermont in Greater Boston

Vermont is considered one of the best states in the country for beer, with such top breweries as Hill Farmstead,…
Boston Police Urge Vigilance After Series of Break-Ins in Allston-Brighton Area

Boston Police Urge Vigilance After Series of Break-Ins in Allston-Brighton Area

The Boston Police Department (BPD) has issued a safety advisory to residents in the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods following a concerning uptick…
Exploring the Boston Look: Top Local Boutiques and Thrift Markets

Exploring the Boston Look: Top Local Boutiques and Thrift Markets

The Boston look is more than just a fashion statement; it’s a lifestyle that embodies comfort, utility, and a sense…
Boston Gears Up for an Eventful Week with Free and Affordable Activities

Boston Gears Up for an Eventful Week with Free and Affordable Activities

BOSTON — The coming week is packed with exciting events as Boston prepares for Easter, pre-Marathon weekend, and possible weather…
Karen Read’s Retrial: A Deep Dive into the Case and Its Implications

Karen Read’s Retrial: A Deep Dive into the Case and Its Implications

As the second trial against Karen Read commences, the complexities of the case are underscored by significant developments — both…