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3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List 3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence.  A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of our neigh…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Teenaged Trio Nabbed In Stolen Car Pursuit In Wellesley: Police Teenaged Trio Nabbed In Stolen Car Pursuit In Wellesley: Police
Teenaged Trio Nabbed In Stolen Car Pursuit In Wellesley: Police Three 15-year-olds led police in a chase that reached unsafe speeds in the latest development of a string of stolen car cases in Wellesley, officials say. Police noticed a vehicle driving at very slow speeds on Colburn Road in Wellesley around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2 and attempted to follow the vehicle as it sped down Washington Street, Forest Street, and into Needham, according to the Wellesley Police Department.  The speeding vehicle's license plate indicated that the vehicle was stolen from Great Plain Avenue in Wellesley early Monday morning.  Needham police joi…

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Massachusetts Family Hospitalized While On Irish Vacation, Flooded With Support Massachusetts Family Hospitalized While On Irish Vacation, Flooded With Support
Massachusetts Family Hospitalized While On Irish Vacation, Flooded With Support A time of joy and celebration for a young couple's engagement turned into a "horrible accident" for the pair and their family members.  Connor Colbert, of Somerville, proposed to his girlfriend Bridget Kelley shortly after arriving in Ireland for a vacation with Colbert's mother, step-brother, and step-father, Ken Mitchell. The joy the family felt soon turned into pain when the group was involved in a car crash on Wednesday, April 26 while still overseas, according to a GoFundMe campaign created to help the family recover.  Kelley received life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Gal…

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Somerville Natural Wine Bar Crowd-Funds Expansion That's 'Years In The Making' Somerville Natural Wine Bar Crowd-Funds Expansion That's 'Years In The Making'
Somerville Natural Wine Bar Crowd-Funds Expansion That's 'Years In The Making' A wine bar with dreams of becoming a bottle shop is making its "glow-up" happen with the help of patrons who want to give support - and get rewards.  Rebel Rebel, which opened in 2018 in Somerville's Bow Market, has raised over $20,000 for a new liquor license and a new, larger space for its sister business, "Wild Child," that will be "spitting distance" away from its old location, according to the wine bar's Nu Market fundraiser.  Donors to Rebel Rebel's plans to expand get more than just a sense of generosity, however, they also get 20% of their investment back in credits they can spend …

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Brewing Company Taps Somerville For New Taproom Brewing Company Taps Somerville For New Taproom
Brewing Company Taps Somerville For New Taproom A Somerville beer business has been brewing cans of ales, pilsners, and IPAs since 2012, but finally set down roots with a new brick-and-mortar taproom.  Portico Brewing is celebrating its new space at 101 South Street in Somerville’s Boynton Yards with a grand opening event scheduled for Saturday, April 15, according to the brewery's Facebook page.  Beer is the main event at Portico, but guests can also enjoy pizzas, salads, and subs from the brewery's kitchen.Portico Brewing The brewery has already soft-launched the taproom, but the grand opening celebration will officially mark the o…

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Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Outdoor dining season is upon us and there are plenty of patios where you can eat your heart out, but what about the patios you have yet to find? That's where we come in! In the spirit of warmer weather and the start of outdoor dining in Boston, here is a list of 15 of the best hidden patios in and around the city, courtsey of Eater Boston.  Daddy Jones (Somerville) Chomp on some burgers and gobble up Greek classics at this Somerville spot in Magoun Square. Stop by for BINGO on Tuesdays or Trivia on Thursdays, which start at 8 p.m., as well. Brewer's Fork (Charlestown) Wood-fired pizza,…

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Police & Fire
Shooters In 2 Cars Spread Evidence Across Somerville Streets: Police Shooters In 2 Cars Spread Evidence Across Somerville Streets: Police
Shooters In 2 Cars Spread Evidence Across Somerville Streets: Police Glass shattered out of Somerville storefronts and vehicles because of stray bullets exchanged in a car-to-car shooting, officials say.  Gunshots rang out at around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 at 31 Temple Street, the Somerville Police Department told Daily Voice.  Multiple 911 calls and a ShotSpotter alert sent officers to the scene where at least two vehicles exchanged gunfire, police say.  On 3/21/23 at approximately 9:02 PM, SPD responded to the area of 31 Temple St for report of shots fired. This is an active police investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact t…

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Accessible As Toilet Paper: Somerville-Based Company Pilots Free Pad Program Accessible As Toilet Paper: Somerville-Based Company Pilots Free Pad Program
Accessible As Toilet Paper: Somerville-Based Company Pilots Free Pad Program “Public bathrooms provide toilet paper, towels, soap and tissues. Why not pads?” is the question Somerville-based company Egal's founder was looking to solve with a new approach to menstrual products.  Egal created Pads on a Roll, an aptly-named, free-to-consumer product that dispenses pads much like toilet paper rolls. Pilot programs for the product are currently being conducted at several universities and schools in multiple countries using a $1 million angel-funded investment, the company announced on Tuesday, February 28.  🧻 Cycle Care: Egal raises $1M for its "Pads on a Roll"More o…

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St Patrick's Day In Boston: Festivities To Book Before Your Luck Runs Out St Patrick's Day In Boston: Festivities To Book Before Your Luck Runs Out
St Patrick's Day In Boston: Festivities To Book Before Your Luck Runs Out Boston has been named the best city in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2023, according to Wallet Hub, and it's easy to see why! With a rich Irish history, Boston is well-equipped to handle any St. Patrick's Day event from bar crawls and dance parties to brunches and comedy shows.   As thousands plan on flooding the city streets dressed in green, here are some events you could book before your luck runs out: Take part in one of many St. Patrick's Day bar and pub crawls including "Luck of the Irish" Faneuil Hall Pub Crawl or Fenway Boston Leprechaun Alley Bar Crawl, both…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Hammer-Wielding Man Threatens To Kill Employees At Somerville Gas Station: Police Hammer-Wielding Man Threatens To Kill Employees At Somerville Gas Station: Police
Hammer-Wielding Man Threatens To Kill Employees At Somerville Gas Station: Police Police arrested a man who who threatened employees both verbally and physically at a Somerville gas station last month. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person at a gas station on Alewife Brook Parkway just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to a Somerville Police crime log.  Upon arrival, officers learned that a man walked into the store and was rude to employees. After he was told to leave, the man grabbed a hammer, chased the employees and threatened to kill them before leaving the store. Officers arrested the man when he came back to the same area around 9 p…

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Driver Turns Out Lights To Evade Cambridge Cops, Drives Straight Into Pole: Police Driver Turns Out Lights To Evade Cambridge Cops, Drives Straight Into Pole: Police
Driver Turns Out Lights To Evade Cambridge Cops, Drives Straight Into Pole: Police The driver of a stolen car gave himself away when he drove the wrong way down a one-way road, officials said. Police noticed that a man was driving the wrong way on Technology Square in Cambridge shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, according to the Cambridge Police Department. The driver, a 35-year-old Somerville man, saw police and quickly turned the car's headlights and rear lights off, made a U-turn, and drove off, slamming the vehicle into a pole on Bishop Allen Drive a block away.  While looking up the car's details, police maintained a safe distance from the vehicle and found…

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Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability
Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability Inflation is high but that does not mean food standards have to be low. These Boston-area restaurants, compiled by Eater Boston, have wallet-friendly options that make getting the bill an almost-enjoyable experience.  Budget dining can seem relegated to the world of fast food or greasy choices, but these eateries show that even affordable meals can please your taste buds, brought to you by Eater Boston. P & K Delicatessen (Somerville) Classic options abound at this third-generation family-run business. Sandwiches, including meatball subs, chicken salad sandwiches, and the classic club…

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