Shoplifter Punches Cambridge Clerk In Face To Get Away: Police Shoplifter Punches Cambridge Clerk In Face To Get Away: Police
Shoplifter Punches Cambridge Clerk In Face To Get Away: Police A shoplifter attacked a store clerk in Cambridge Thursday, July 6, when she confronted them as they tried to leave the Harvard Square store, authorities said.  Cambridge police said the clerk had injuries on the left side of her face from the attack. She declined medical treatment, according to police logs.  Cambridge Police responded to a business on JFK street for a disturbance. The reporting victim indicated that the suspect attempted to leave the store without paying for several items. The victim confronted the suspect and the suspect proceeded to punch the victim several time…
Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says
Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says A bagel shop that uses a decades-old sourdough starter is getting new accolades from a revered foodie magazine. Bagelsaurus, a bagel bakeshop and café located at 1796 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, was listed among the top bagel shops in the US by Bon Appetit. Bon Appetit noted that shops have been producing creative types of bagels (ie, not just New York-style) and made a list of just over 20 of the best non-NY bagel shops around the country. Bagelsaurus began in 2013 as a weekly pop-up in Cutty's sandwich shop in Brookline. The same bagels are now being produced in a brick-and-morta…
Cambridge 1-Year-Old Dies Without Explanation On Father's Day, Family Flooded With Support Cambridge 1-Year-Old Dies Without Explanation On Father's Day, Family Flooded With Support
Cambridge 1-Year-Old Dies Without Explanation On Father's Day, Family Flooded With Support A family's only child died suddenly while on a Father's Day trip to New York City, leaving behind parents who "will miss him every day for the rest of their lives." Adrian Deniz Olenchek, of Cambridge, died "without explanation" on Sunday, June 18 at only 18 months old, according to his obituary.  "I am horrified," wrote Adrian's father, Noah. "Nothing has ever made me happier than being Adrian's dad. This picture I took yesterday morning at breakfast is the last one I have of him - I will remember and honor his smiling face for the rest of my life." I am horrified. We lost our little…
Mass-Born Pizzeria Opens Wellesley Location, Brings 'Fun Surprise' Mass-Born Pizzeria Opens Wellesley Location, Brings 'Fun Surprise'
Mass-Born Pizzeria Opens Wellesley Location, Brings 'Fun Surprise' A Massachusetts-born chain that promises a "healthier and more delicious pizza experience" is expanding its in-state footprint.  Oath Pizza began on Nantucket Island in 2015, and eight years later, on Monday, June 5, it opened its 11th full-fledged restaurant, this time in Wellesley, according to a press release.  The franchise's newest location in Linden Square is owned by Bill Ebben. “We are beyond excited and brimming with optimism as we team up with Bill Ebben and his family to bring Oath Pizza to the lively Wellesley community," said Drew Kellogg, CEO of Oath Pizza. "With Bill's deep…
National Pizza Chain Closes 1 Of 3 Boston Locations For Good National Pizza Chain Closes 1 Of 3 Boston Locations For Good
National Pizza Chain Closes 1 Of 3 Boston Locations For Good A national chain closed one of its six Massachusetts locations, sending fans of its lightning-fast pies to nearby stores. Blaze Pizza, a national pizza chain that offers customizable pizzas from an assembly line, closed its Theatre District location in Boston in late May, according to its website and a storefront sign one customer shared via Google reviews.  The pizzeria did not give an explanation for its closing, but a sign posted on the eatery's storefront pointed customers in the direction of its three nearby locations in Fenway, Cambridge, and Boston University. ✨180 second magi…
Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight
Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Just in time for national burger day on May 28, Yelp released its list of top 100 burgers in the US, and a Massachusetts eatery made the cut.  Yelp's list features bigger-than-ever burgers, fusion-style burgers, and some burgers that barely warrant the name (the number 13 restaurant serves up burgers in tortillas), but Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge offers up traditional diner comfort food - albeit with one major twist.  Veggie Galaxy serves standard diner fare seven days a week, but every dish is made 100% meat-free, and every menu item can be made vegan, according to the eatery's website.  …
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Visiting a Boston ice cream shop offers more than just a snack, it provides an opportunity to experience brand-new flavor combinations and experience a local take on a classic treat.  The ice cream scene in the Boston area is extensive, but this list, curated by Eater Boston, has the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's bound to be the perfect Boston ice cream experience waiting on you.  Tipping Cow Ice Cream (Somerville) Tipping Cow promises to be the only 100% peanut, tree-nut, and sesame-free ice cream purveyor in all of New England. The sho…
Late Night Shooting Near Cambridge Park Under Investigation: Police Late Night Shooting Near Cambridge Park Under Investigation: Police
Late Night Shooting Near Cambridge Park Under Investigation: Police Multiple bullet casings have been recovered through an investigation into a shooting, officials say. Gunshots were reported in the area of Harvard Street near Green-Rose Heritage Park on Sunday, May 7 around 11:24 p.m., according to the Cambridge Police Department.  Police have recovered multiple shell casings from the area.  Late last night, the Cambridge Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation for gunshots near Greene-Rose Heritage Park. Multiple shell casings were recovered. There were no known injuries and an investigation is ongoing. More info: https://t.co/ZagpC2VlxB pic.tw…
Neck Tattoo Of Most Wanted Suspect's Own Name Leads To His Arrest In Cambridge: Police Neck Tattoo Of Most Wanted Suspect's Own Name Leads To His Arrest In Cambridge: Police
Neck Tattoo Of Most Wanted Suspect's Own Name Leads To His Arrest In Cambridge: Police A man wanted for armed robbery was identified thanks to his convenient neck tattoo of his own first name, officials say. Francisco Mahon, of Boston, was arrested on Wednesday, May 3 in the area of 109 Main Street in Cambridge on a warrant out of Dorchester District Court, according to the Boston Police Department. Officers on the Boston Police Fugitive Unit saw 40-year-old Mahon around 4:30 p.m. and were able to positively identify him with help from his clearly-visible neck tattoo of his own name, "Francisco." Mahon was on the Boston Police Most Wanted List for a January 2022 armed robbe…
Knife, Hammer-Wielding Revere Man Assaults, Threatens To Kill Restaurant Staff: Police Knife, Hammer-Wielding Revere Man Assaults, Threatens To Kill Restaurant Staff: Police
Knife, Hammer-Wielding Revere Man Assaults, Threatens To Kill Restaurant Staff: Police An evening at a Cambridge restaurant became highly dangerous when a man assaulted workers with a knife and hammer, officials say. Carlos Portillo, of Revere, was arrested on Wednesday, April 26 after assaulting two workers at a restaurant in Central Square in Cambridge with a pocket knife and hammer, according to the Cambridge Police Department. Portillo threatened to take out a gun and kill them after the assault, an investigation revealed.  Police responded to a report of a person with a weapon causing a disturbance around 8:30 p.m. and saw 43-year-old Portillo waving a construction hamm…
Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say
Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say A man in his 50s who drove on the wrong side of the road and crashed into a parked car was experiencing cardiac arrest, officials say.  The driver, from Hudson, died after experiencing cardiac arrest while driving on Hawthorne Avenue in Cambridge shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, the Cambridge Police Department told Daily Voice. The man, coming from Memorial Drive, began to drive in the wrong direction of Hawthorne Street. He then crashed into an unoccupied car parked near the intersection with Mt. Auburn Street.  After being transported to a local Cambridge hospital…
Arson On Easter: Cambridge Church Fire Intentionally Set, Police Say Arson On Easter: Cambridge Church Fire Intentionally Set, Police Say
Arson On Easter: Cambridge Church Fire Intentionally Set, Police Say The six-alarm fire that displaced a churchful of congregants is under investigation as arson, officials say.  The Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge was scorched by a fire on Easter Sunday, April 9 that is now being investigated as arson, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  The blaze broke out at approximately 5:30 p.m., rendering the 130-year-old building unusable. It was not extinguished until approximately 4:00 a.m. the following morning.  The building is no longer usable, leading the congregation to use a borrowed space at another church.Cambridge Fire Department Read mor…