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Boston Eatery With 26-Year History Shutters 1 Location, More Closures On The Way Boston Eatery With 26-Year History Shutters 1 Location, More Closures On The Way
Boston Eatery With 26-Year History Shutters 1 Location, More Closures On The Way An eatery that claims to have been "part of the fabric of Boston since the late 90's" is tapering down its number of locations.  Boloco, a modern Mexican restaurant with five locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, announced that it closed the doors of its location at 1080 Boylston Street in Boston permanently on Friday, Aug. 25, according to a post on Boloco's Facebook page.  The Boylston Street location, the business's first, opened in 1997 as "The Wrap." The business changed its name to Boloco in 2005.  "We've loved being part of the fabric of Boston since …
LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters
Lego Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters Boston's Back Bay is about to get a little more playful.  The LEGO Group, makers of the beloved interlocking bricks, announced that the company's headquarters for the Americas will relocate from Enfield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, to 1001 Boylston Street, Boston in 2026.  The company announced in January 2023 that it was searching for a new home for its headquarters. After an "extensive" search, the Boylston Street location was chosen for its rich history, central location between Cambridge and Boston, and the region's diverse talent pool. "Boston is one of the United States’ most l…
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location The newest location of a fan-favorite chain is bringing chic brunch dishes and baked goods to Middlesex County.  Tatte Bakery, a chain of bakeshops and brunch restaurants, opened a new location at 645 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's website.  The bakery began in Boston 15 years ago and now serves up its delicious treats and meals at locations across Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatte Bakery (@tattebakery) The eatery's menu has plenty of o…
Landmark Boston Restaurant Puts Memorabilia On Auction Block, Including Life-Size Pirate Landmark Boston Restaurant Puts Memorabilia On Auction Block, Including Life-Size Pirate
Landmark Boston Restaurant Puts Memorabilia On Auction Block, Including Life-Size Pirate Lovers of Boston history (and of wooden severed hands) are in luck - the decor from an iconic restaurant is up for grabs.  The Pour House Bar and Grill, a beloved Boston watering hole that was located on Boylston Street before its closure in 2020, is auctioning off its assets, according to the Paul Saperstein Co. Inc. website.  The bar was known for its drinks, brunch, pub fare, and eclectic decor. Many of the kitschy decorations and signs are now available for the highest bidder.  The Pour House - Iconic Restaurant Memorabilia Auction - Online auction now through 7/19 (11 AM ET). htt…
Bail Revoked For Boston Man Accused Of String Of Violent Crimes: DA Bail Revoked For Boston Man Accused Of String Of Violent Crimes: DA
Bail Revoked For Boston Man Accused Of String Of Violent Crimes: DA A 33-year-old Boston accused of five violent crimes over 18 months had his bail revoked on Friday, Jan. 27, and will be held for 60 days, authorities said.  Tyree Marshall was charged in his fifth case on Thursday after he allegedly punched a female friend several times in the face near the Back Bay MBTA station, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Officials charged him with assault and battery on a family or household member, the prosecutor said.  This is just one in a long line of violent incidents police say Marshall committed starting in June 2021.  That'…
Tufts University Employee Pushing 'Books Not Bombs' After Series Of Threats Tufts University Employee Pushing 'Books Not Bombs' After Series Of Threats
Tufts University Employee Pushing 'Books Not Bombs' After Series Of Threats An employee at a university that has been inundated with racially charged bomb threats is hoping to turn that negative energy into a positive driving force for the next generation of scholars. Kevin Mullen is a research analyst in the Office of Institutional Research at Tufts University. He said getting an alert about each bomb threat made against the school felt eerily familiar. “I was on Boylston Street during the Boston bombing and had flashbacks to that day each morning this week when I received a text alerting me of a bomb threat or security alert on campus,” he told Daily Voice. The…
Man Charged With Unprovoked Attack On Woman In Boston Allowed Back On Street Before Trial: DA Man Charged With Unprovoked Attack On Woman In Boston Allowed Back On Street Before Trial: DA
Man Charged With Unprovoked Attack On Woman In Boston Allowed Back On Street Before Trial: DA Police arrested a 61-year-old Boston man with a long criminal history after they said he attacked a woman on the street without provocation and broke her phone.  Albert Williams is charged with unarmed robbery, assault and battery, and vandalizing property from the alleged Oct. 15 attack on Boylston Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. The prosecutor asked for a $1,000 bail and a revocation of his bail from another assault and battery case, but the judge released Williams on personal recognizance as long as Williams completes a treatment program and stay…
Feds Charge Famed Bank Robber With Another Boston Heist Feds Charge Famed Bank Robber With Another Boston Heist
Feds Charge Famed Bank Robber With Another Boston Heist Federal authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 21, they charged a Fall River man who claims to have robbed more than 100 banks with a heist in Boston on Sept. 30. The prolific robber, who says he's the inspiration for a Ben Affleck character, faces at least one other bank robbery charge in Suffolk County court.  William Sequeria, 59, faces a bank robbery charge after investigators allege he walked into a TD Bank on Union Street and told the teller to "give me all the $100s in the drawer" and "give me all the money before I blow your brains out," the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Poli…
Man Who Says Ben Affleck Played Him In Movie Busted Robbing Boston Bank: DA Man Who Says Ben Affleck Played Him In Movie Busted Robbing Boston Bank: DA
Man Who Says Ben Affleck Played Him In Movie Busted Robbing Boston Bank: DA A 59-year-old Rhode Island man who claims to have robbed more than 100 banks and says he was the inspiration for a Ben Affleck movie character was busted this week while trying to add to his heist tally. William Sequeira of Providence was arrested just after 3:30 on Wednesday, Oct. 5, after he tried to rob the Citizens Bank at 426 Boylston Street, Boston police said. Officers tackled him to the ground after he demanded cash from the teller, authorities continued. He is being held on a $50,000 bond, officials said.  Police just happened to be in that bank when Sequeira walked in because th…
Boston Bus Rider Slams Woman's Head Into Glass After Being Told To ‘Shut Up’ Boston Bus Rider Slams Woman's Head Into Glass After Being Told To ‘Shut Up’
Boston Bus Rider Slams Woman's Head Into Glass After Being Told To ‘Shut Up’ An argument over a woman being rowdy on an MBTA bus ended with one woman getting hurt and the other arrested, authorities said.  Police received a call about an assault in progress on a bus at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, Transit Police said.  Upon arrival, the victim told officers that a woman, later identified as Shauntay Simmons, of Boston, was drinking and speaking incredibly loud. The victim, who was on the phone, then told Simmons to "shut up," according to police. At that point, Simmons hit the victi…
Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report
Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report Parts of downtown Boston were flooded after a massive water main break on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13, NECN reports.  The flooding occurred in and around the Boston Common with videos showing an insane rush of water at the intersection of Charles and Boylston streets.  NOW: Large water main break at the intersection of Charles St & Boylston St near Boston Common. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/uZZSZG8Kg6 — KMV (@BostonTVPhotog) August 13, 2022 Water was seen flowing for at least two hours, according to separate posts from @BostonTVPhotog. The water was reportedly not turned o…
Man Arrested For Boston Common Daylight Stabbing Threatens To Kill Officers Man Arrested For Boston Common Daylight Stabbing Threatens To Kill Officers
Man Arrested For Boston Common Daylight Stabbing Threatens To Kill Officers A Boston man is being held without bail after a daylight stabbing in Boston Common and attacking multiple police officers over the weekend, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. Tjay Carter, age 39, allegedly stabbed another man around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, Hayden said. The victim was found bleeding not too far away on Tremont Street and is expected to survive.  Carter then apparently fled the scene on a bicycle and was later found and arrested near Boylston Street. Officers also found a silver folding knife in Carter's possession, Hayden added.  …