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Hurricane Lee: Mass Leaders Prepare For Storm's Impact, MBTA Alters Some Routes Hurricane Lee: Mass Leaders Prepare For Storm's Impact, MBTA Alters Some Routes
Hurricane Lee: Mass Leaders Prepare For Storm's Impact, MBTA Alters Some Routes With Hurricane Lee drawing closer to New England, Massachusetts leaders are bracing for the expected damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and storm surges, and they are urging residents to do the same.   The storm, which was rated as a Category 1 hurricane as of Friday, Sept. 15, is expected to hit the state on Friday evening, Sept. 15, and have lasting effects until Saturday evening, according to the latest weather forecasts.  RELATED: Hurricane Lee Set To Batter Coastal Mass With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain: Here's Timing Many areas of coastal Massachusetts have issued tro…
UPDATE: Truck Carrying Boston Mayor Was 'Unable To Avoid' Crash With SUV UPDATE: Truck Carrying Boston Mayor Was 'Unable To Avoid' Crash With SUV
Update: Truck Carrying Boston Mayor Was 'Unable To Avoid' Crash With SUV The truck that carried Boston's Mayor had its sirens and lights turned on when an SUV crashed into it, according to a police report.  In Hyde Park, a department pickup truck was transporting Mayor Michelle Wu when an SUV, traveling fast, crashed into it around 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, according to a Boston Police Department report.  The department truck was driving down Blakemore Street, with lights and sirens activated, and attempted to turn left on Hyde Park Avenue on a red light, the report said.  The first lane of traffic observed the SUV's lights and sirens and cam…
Mayor Wu Prioritizes Rent Control, Green Housing In Boston 2023 Agenda Mayor Wu Prioritizes Rent Control, Green Housing In Boston 2023 Agenda
Mayor Wu Prioritizes Rent Control, Green Housing In Boston 2023 Agenda Rent control and affordable housing are top priorities for the City of Boston's 2023-2024 legislative agenda, according to the mayor's office.  Mayor Michelle Wu is continuing her push for fair and accessible housing according to the agenda posted by the mayor's office on Friday, Jan. 20, building on Wu's previous housing-focused initiatives.   The agenda's proposals would amend state laws if passed and include initiatives for transportation, early education, climate, and planning and development in addition to housing. Wu's administration is focusing on building wealth in communities …
Kim Kardashian Shares Story Of 'The Embrace' Statue In Boston On Instagram Kim Kardashian Shares Story Of 'The Embrace' Statue In Boston On Instagram
Kim Kardashian Shares Story Of 'The Embrace' Statue In Boston On Instagram A reality show star-turned international celebrity was seen admiring Boston's latest art installation this week. Kim Kardashian posted a photo of "The Embrace" statue on Boston Common to her Instagram story on Friday morning, Jan. 20. The bronze sculpture, which commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was unveiled last week. The style is based on a photo of the Kings hugging after Martin won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.  "The 20-foot-tall, 25-foot-wide artwork differs from the singular, heroic form of many memorials to Dr. King and others," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's …
6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston 6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston
6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston A group of East Bostonians voiced their opinions in a protest opposing the construction of a new electrical substation, but six attendees were removed from the conversation when they were arrested by police, according to officials.  Six people who participated in a protest decrying the construction of a new Eversource electrical substation were arrested for trespassing and disorderly conduct around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in East Boston, the Boston Police Department said to Daily Voice.  Protesters at the event suggested that the new substation would be dangerous, and called on Gover…
Boston Breaks Barriers By Requiring Subtitles At Restaurants, Gyms, Banks Boston Breaks Barriers By Requiring Subtitles At Restaurants, Gyms, Banks
Boston Breaks Barriers By Requiring Subtitles At Restaurants, Gyms, Banks Public televisions are for everyone now that closed captions are required in Boston, according to the mayor's office. Mayor Michelle Wu signed an ordinance on Friday Dec. 9 requiring "places of public accommodations," which includes bars, gyms, restaurants, and banks, to turn closed captioning on any televisions placed in public areas.  The ordinance, sponsored by Council President Ed Flynn, was passed unanimously in the pursuit of increasing access to public spaces for people with disabilities.  "This is a step towards accessibility," Flynn said. "We will continue to focus on equity for …
WATCH: Massachusetts Boy Dressed As Royal Guard Hand Flowers To Will, Kate WATCH: Massachusetts Boy Dressed As Royal Guard Hand Flowers To Will, Kate
Watch: Massachusetts Boy Dressed As Royal Guard Hand Flowers To Will, Kate A young boy from Brookline got to his own audience with British Royalty, thanks to his fantastic fashion sense, reports said.  Henry Dynov-Teixeira, age 8, dressed as a member of the British Royal Guard as Prince William and Princess Catherine left Greentown Labs in Somerville on Thursday, Dec. 1.   This was part of the couple's three-day trip of Massachusetts, which included stops at City Hall in Boston and TD Garden to catch a Celtics Game with Mayor Michelle Wu and Maura Healy.  Green Teamers 🏀💚 pic.twitter.com/CvxLaRVZV2 — Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) December 1, 2022 Fortunately, He…
Two Men Charged With First-Degree Murder In Slaying Of 15-Year-Old Boston Boy: DA Two Men Charged With First-Degree Murder In Slaying Of 15-Year-Old Boston Boy: DA
Two Men Charged With First-Degree Murder In Slaying Of 15-Year-Old Boston Boy: DA Two men were charged on Wednesday, Nov. 30, with the killing of a 15-year-old middle school student at a Boston park over the summer.  Zontre Mack, 19, of Canton, and Dominick Gavin, 25, of Boston, were arraigned on first-degree murder in the killing of Curtis Ashford Jr. on Ellington Street on July 27, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Mack, who is also charged with illegal weapon and communication possession, is being held without bail. The magistrate gave Gavin, who also faces an accessory after the fact of murder charge, a $75,000 bond, authorities said.  Surveillance…
Mayor Wu Will Light Christmas Tree At Boston Commons Next Week Mayor Wu Will Light Christmas Tree At Boston Commons Next Week
Mayor Wu Will Light Christmas Tree At Boston Commons Next Week Grab the boughs of holly, Boston it's time to deck the halls with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Boston Commons, the unofficial kick-off for the holiday season.  Mayor Michelle Wu will flip the switch for the 7,000 lights at the 81st-annual "Make the Common Glow for the Holidays" on Dec. 1. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. near the Visitor's Center at 139 Tremont St. “I am delighted to be able to celebrate this holiday tradition with our community, friends, and family at Boston Common,” Wu said in a news release. “The City is grateful to our friends in Nova Scotia, wh…
Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts
Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey toppled Geoff Diehl to become the state's first female and openly governor following weeks of heavy campaigning.  The two barnstormed across Massachusetts in recent days leading up to the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but the race was never close.  Democrat Healey held a double-digit lead over the former longtime Republican politician for months leading up to Tuesday's vote. In the end, she collected about 63 percent of the vote while Diehl won around 35 percent, CBS Boston reports citing projected results from the Associated Press.  We did it…
'This One Hurt': Community Mourns Boston Barber Shot Dead Inside His Shop 'This One Hurt': Community Mourns Boston Barber Shot Dead Inside His Shop
'This One Hurt': Community Mourns Boston Barber Shot Dead Inside His Shop A Boston neighborhood is mourning the loss of a beloved barber who friends say was an essential member of their community.  Maxwell "Max" Hylton, of Roxbury, was shot dead inside Celebrity Cuts Barbershop around 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The 43-year-old was reportedly shot while working, according to CBS Boston.  “The fact that this took place inside a barbershop, a hub for the community that is supposed to be a safe space for everyone to come and feel and look their best, makes this all the more devastating,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, acco…
Man Shot Dead Inside Boston Barber Shop Man Shot Dead Inside Boston Barber Shop
Man Shot Dead Inside Boston Barber Shop Authorities are investigating after a man was fatally shot inside a barber shop in Boston.  Police responded to a call of a person shot at 145 Washington Street in Dorchester around 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, Boston Police report. This is the address for Celebrity Cuts Barbershop.  Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead about 20 minutes later, WHDH reports.  BREAKING: Boston Police say one man has died after a shooting inside a barber shop on Washington St in Dorchester tonight. Search is on for the shooter, but the p…
House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event In Somerville House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event In Somerville
House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event In Somerville A man running for Congress got into a street fight while protesting outside of his opponent's event over the weekend. Police arrested two men in the brawl and took a third to the hospital for treatment, reports said.  Republican Donnie Palmer, who is running to unseat Rep. Ayanna Pressley — a member of the so-called "Squad" — and several supporters posted up outside of a campaign rally in Somerville on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Boston Herald reported.  Videos show a handful of protesters gathered outside the Somerville Theatre event that featured Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Cori Bush, Ilh…
Anti-Semitic Signs Hung Over Route 1 In Saugus Likely Linked To Neo Nazi Group Anti-Semitic Signs Hung Over Route 1 In Saugus Likely Linked To Neo Nazi Group
Anti-Semitic Signs Hung Over Route 1 In Saugus Likely Linked To Neo Nazi Group EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains images that feature hate language.  Drivers taking Route 1 in Saugus this weekend in were greeted with a hate-filled sign hanging from the Walnut Street overpass that blamed Jewish people for the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 a day before the anniversary. Photos of the signs that quickly made the rounds on social media showed three masked men standing proudly behind the anti-semitic graffiti.  A similar sign appeared in Danvers on an overpass on Route 114 Sunday, the 21st anniversary of the attacks. No group has officially taken credit for the stunt, but w…
Mayor Wu, Sens. Markey, Warren Pull Arroyo Endorsements Ahead Of Suffolk Co. DA Vote Mayor Wu, Sens. Markey, Warren Pull Arroyo Endorsements Ahead Of Suffolk Co. DA Vote
Mayor Wu, Sens. Markey, Warren Pull Arroyo Endorsements Ahead Of Suffolk Co. DA Vote Boston city councilor Ricardo Arroyo lost some key endorsements this week after one of the women who accused him of sexual assault as a teenager said his candidacy for Suffolk County District Attorney made her "sick." Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey pulled their support of the challenger in the race.  The Boston Globe reported earlier this month about the alleged incidents that police looked into in 2005 and 2007 when Arroyo was 18 and 19, respectively. No charges were filed in either case, and Arroyo said police never spoke to him about the p…
Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show
Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show Bad Bunny, the beloved Puerto Rican-born rapper, has two Grammys a handful of platinum songs, and now his own day. Before the 28-year-old played a sold-out show at Fenway Stadium on Thursday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proclaimed that Aug. 18 will forever be known as Bad Bunny day in Beantown.  They shared a selfie backstage after the show.  pic.twitter.com/dlDdd1V2ec — Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) August 19, 2022 Wu said the musician, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, deserved the honor for his commitment to inclusivity through his art.  "Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio h…
UNPRECEDENTED: MBTA Will Shut Down Orange Line For 30 Days To Make Critical Repairs UNPRECEDENTED: MBTA Will Shut Down Orange Line For 30 Days To Make Critical Repairs
Unprecedented: MBTA Will Shut Down Orange Line For 30 Days To Make Critical Repairs The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Board (MBTA) announced Wednesday, Aug. 3, that it plans to shut down the Orange Line, one of its busiest commuter rails, to perform critical infrastructure repair. Gov. Charlie Baker said the shutdown will begin on Aug. 19 and resume on September 19. This is the first time the MBTA has shut down an entire line, Baker said. The MBTA board unanimously voted to spend as much as $37 million to hire A Yankee Line, a shuttle bus company, to ferry stranded Orange Line passengers. The buses will be free to ride. The company has worked with the tran…
Hottest Day Of The Year On Tap For Massachusetts: Here's What You Should Know Hottest Day Of The Year On Tap For Massachusetts: Here's What You Should Know
Hottest Day Of The Year On Tap For Massachusetts: Here's What You Should Know Massachusetts will feel the burn over the next few days as hot temperatures and high humidity will make for surmountable heat conditions, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.  NWS has issued a heat advisory as heat index values are expected to get up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. If the Commonwealth hits this mark, it will be the hottest weather day of the year, AccuWeather reports.  Latest Max Heat Index Forecast for Thursday and Friday. Heat advisories remain in effect! pic.twitter.com/yVFjsGPKfH — NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 3, 2022 The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. on Thur…
Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police
Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police Boston police officers and the mayor are asking for the public's help to find out who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy Wednesday night.  Curtis Ashford Jr. died Wednesday night after someone shot him only a few minutes from his Dorchester home, his mom, Starsha Groce, told Boston25. Curtis, who recently graduated from McCormack Middle School, told his mom that he wanted to go play with his friends. He never came home.  “He told me he was at the court playing ball with his friends and I told him to make sure be home by 8 — before the lights come on, and he texted me back OK," his mom told …
Boston Paramedics Deluged With Calls For Help As Heat Wave Drags On Boston Paramedics Deluged With Calls For Help As Heat Wave Drags On
Boston Paramedics Deluged With Calls For Help As Heat Wave Drags On As Boston broke a nearly 100-year-old weather record over the weekend when temperatures hit 100 degrees, paramedics and rescue crews rushed across the city to handle an influx of calls for help.  Boston EMS tweeted on Sunday that their call volume is up 20 percent since the heat wave began on July 19, nearly a week ago.  We have experienced a 15-20% increase in the daily call volume with over 400 incidents each day since the start of the heatwave (7/19/22). Crews have responded to more than 80 incidents directly related to heat. Thank you to all members who are working hard in these con…
White Supremacist Brawl In Boston Sparks Pushback At DA’s Office White Supremacist Brawl In Boston Sparks Pushback At DA’s Office
White Supremacist Brawl In Boston Sparks Pushback At DA’s Office Police arrested multiple people over the weekend after fights between members of a neo-Nazi group and counter-protesters broke out at a drag queen reading event in Boston. They will be arraigned Monday morning.  Christopher Hood, the founder of NSC-131, a known neo-Nazi group, was arrested for fighting on Saturday outside of the Loring Greenough House in Jamaica Plain after his faction protested a Drag Queen Story Hour. The group wore masks to hide their faces and screamed, "off our streets." They also held a sign calling the people who ran the event "Pedo Scum."  Seth Rosenau, who was coun…
The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Boston The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Boston
The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Boston Step aside, Paul Revere. This British invasion comes with its own press release.  Prince William and his wife Prince Kate Middleton will hold the awards ceremony for the Earthshot Prize in Boston later this year.  The Earthshot Prize goes to the people and projects who are working to "repair and regenerate the planet," a press release about the awards said.  In December, the Royals will choose five winners out of 15 finalists to win a £1 million prize (about $1.2 million) to help fund their initiatives.  Introducing #EarthshotBoston2022 🇺🇸​This December, we're heading to the @CityofBo…
'People Freaked': MBTA Train Fire Sends People Jumping For Safety Outside Boston 'People Freaked': MBTA Train Fire Sends People Jumping For Safety Outside Boston
'People Freaked': MBTA Train Fire Sends People Jumping For Safety Outside Boston Some 200 commuters heading into Boston were met with panic Thursday morning as a fire broke out on their train while going over the Mystic River in Somerville. The MBTA first Tweeted about a delay on the Orange Line because of mechanical problem near Assembly just before 7 a.m. Passengers were quick to notice that this delay was going to be longer than originally anticipated.  Might be longer than 15 minutes.. @universalhub @NBC10Boston @WCVB pic.twitter.com/WD5FbEqNHx — Jay Bernard (@Jacobus52999) July 21, 2022 People were seen jumping from the train, which was stopped on a bridge, to…
Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency
Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Temperatures in Boston are expected to stay in the mid-90s all week as a heat wave bears down on the East Coast.  In response, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in Boston that's in effect until Sunday, July 21. That said finding ways to stay cool isn't just important, it could be a lifesaver.  Boston Centers for Youth and Families will offer cooling stations across the city where you can get out of the sun and cool off. Click here to see these locations and when they will be open.  Boston city officials warned residents to stay indoors as much as possible. That's especially impo…
Top Ten Best Places To Get Cool Treats During Summer Heat In Boston Top Ten Best Places To Get Cool Treats During Summer Heat In Boston
Top Ten Best Places To Get Cool Treats During Summer Heat In Boston With Boston Mayor Michelle Wu recently declaring a heat emergency, people may be looking for additional ways to stay cool as temperatures will be in the mid-90s the next few days. So, what better way to beat the heat than chomping on some cool, refreshing and delicious ice cream?  For all your creamy concessions, check out this list for the top ten best places to snag ice cream in Boston based on Yelp reviews.  1.) Taiyaki NYC (Seaport)  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taiyaki NYC Japanese Ice Cream (@taiyakinyc) 2.) Matcha Ca…