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'It's Not Good, It's Great': Portnoy Can't Get Enough Of Weymouth Bar Pizza 'It's Not Good, It's Great': Portnoy Can't Get Enough Of Weymouth Bar Pizza
'It's Not Good, It's Great': Portnoy Can't Get Enough Of Weymouth Bar Pizza Dave Portnoy loves a good bar pizza. It's something he brings up a lot during his "One Bite Pizza Reviews." So, he was expecting greatness when he visited Weymouth — "bar pie city" — last week, but he wasn't expecting what he got.  The Barstool Sports owner and Swampscott native visited several South Shore restaurants and pizzerias on his recent visit to the Bay State. One of those stops was Weymouth's Next Page Cafe at 550 Broad St. Portnoy was a little shocked at the "tiny, tiny" box that the pizza came in, but he said it packed a big punch. Related: Portnoy — "You'll Never Ha…
Swampscott Native, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy Says He Beat Cancer Swampscott Native, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy Says He Beat Cancer
Swampscott Native, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy Says He Beat Cancer Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports CEO who famously opens a bottle of champagne when one of his "enemies" falls, can pop a cork after announcing he beat cancer.  The Swampscott, Massachusetts, native, first revealed the diagnosis on an episode of Barstool's "The Dozens Trivia" game show as his team, The Zitis, was being announced.  “A lot of pressure. This is all that matters. We’ve been waiting for all season,” the 47-year-old said, sporting a large bandage on his neck. “I have cancer, by the way. No big deal.” Portnoy expounded on the announcement in a video about the diagn…
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA 6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA A three-month investigation concluded this week with six arrests and more than 120 criminal charges tied to multiple store break-ins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, authorities announced.  The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages.  The break-ins were reported at convenience stores in Swampscott, Saug…
Mass IRS Agent Busted Filing Fake Tax Returns: Feds Mass IRS Agent Busted Filing Fake Tax Returns: Feds
Mass IRS Agent Busted Filing Fake Tax Returns: Feds The only certainty in life is death and taxes, but that doesn't stop people from trying to cheat them. A Swampscott woman hired to stop tax cheats is now accused of being one herself, police said.  Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, was indicted on Wednesday, April 17, on three counts of filing false tax returns and three counts of filing false tax returns as an employee of the United States, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Thioub joined the IRS in 2006 and worked as an investigative auditor. Put simply it was her job to root out anyone who didn't give the government its due.&nbs…
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds A Lynn, Massachusetts, man who will soon stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife found himself in another courtroom Tuesday when he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for an elaborate art fraud scheme, authorities said.  Brian Walshe, 49, was given 37 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to selling fake Andy Warhol paintings on eBay labeled as authentic, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The fraud began in 2011 when a friend gave Walshe three Andy Warhol paintings to sell on his behalf. Walshe kept the paintings and the profits, prosecutors said.&nb…
Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria
Hoey's Pizza Gets An 'Hooah' From Dave Portnoy Dave Portnoy finished his tour of South Shore bar pizza by visiting somewhere you wouldn't expect to find a pizzeria.  The Barstool Sports owner visited Hoey's, tucked away inside the AmVets at 9 Amvets Lane in Randolph. And the pie didn't disappoint.  Dave finishes the South Shore Bar Pie trip at Hoey's, a pizza place inside the Randolph AmVet.  One Bite Pizza Reviews Portnoy didn't go into great detail about what he liked about Hoey's pizza. He took issue with the "floppy" factor, but he enjoyed the pizza overall.   He gave the restaurant a 7.6, a respectabl…
Pizza Guru Portnoy Gets Nostalgic Reviewing Chelsea Pizzeria Pizza Guru Portnoy Gets Nostalgic Reviewing Chelsea Pizzeria
Pizza Guru Portnoy Gets Nostalgic Reviewing Chelsea Pizzeria Dave Portnoy says he has a discerning eye for pizza, but when it came to a Chelsea pizzeria, he considered bending the rules because it reminded him of his childhood.  Portnoy, who grew up in Swampscott, recently reviewed The Brown Jug at 1014 Revere Beach Parkway, but his lasting impression wasn't about the pizza. It was the "whole vibe" of the place.  Related: Things Get 'Awkward' During Dave Portnoy's Review Of Wakefield Pizzeria "If you want to know what Boston is like, walk into The Brown Jug," he said on a recent episode of his popular "One Bite Pizza Reviews. "…
Swampscott Cook Turns Scary Injury Into $40K In Donations To Hospital That Saved His Finger Swampscott Cook Turns Scary Injury Into $40K In Donations To Hospital That Saved His Finger
Swampscott Cook Turns Scary Injury Into $40K In Donations To Hospital That Saved His Finger Matthew Swartz sliced his finger open while carving his family's Thanksgiving turkey four years ago, and he's turned that scary moment into a yearly tradition of giving back to the people who saved his digit.  Swartz, of Swampscott, is a cook by trade. He opened Matteo’s, a Newton restaurant that featured Mediterranean Italian cuisine, in 1999 before he sold the place in 2005. But despite his years as a cook, slicing his index finger while trying to cut off a leg of his Thanksgiving turkey in 2019 is the worst injury he says he’s had in a kitchen. “I grabbed my butcher knife, and I de…
These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree? These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree?
These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree? Seven pizzerias have been recognized as the best in Massachusetts at specializing in specific regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The eateries are included in a database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Detroit, Neapolitan, New Haven, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the report, they are: Best Detroit: Volo Craft Pizza, located in Swampscott at 152 Humphrey Street Best Neapolitan: Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in Chelsea at 59 Williams Street Best New Haven: Casa Pizzeria…
ID Released For Lynn Man Killed In Swampscott Rock Crusher Accident ID Released For Lynn Man Killed In Swampscott Rock Crusher Accident
ID Released For Lynn Man Killed In Swampscott Rock Crusher Accident A man killed in a quarry accident was identified as the owner of an Essex County construction company, officials and reports say.  Christopher Perry, 37, of Lynn, died on Monday, July 17 while cleaning a malfunctioning rock crusher suspended above a quarry located at 30 Danvers Road in Swampscott, according to the Essex County District Attorney.  Another worker was also in the rock crusher with Perry but was uninjured.  Perry was the owner of CGP Landscaping, based in Swampscott, according to Itemlive.  Perry began mowing lawns for neighbors and friends …
Salem Eatery Moves To Swampscott, Customers Rave Over 'Hands-Down Best Pizza In The Area' Salem Eatery Moves To Swampscott, Customers Rave Over 'Hands-Down Best Pizza In The Area'
Salem Eatery Moves To Swampscott, Customers Rave Over 'Hands-Down Best Pizza In The Area' A popular pizza restaurant settled down in a new location after two relocations. Renzo's Pizzeria, originally located in Revere, picked up and moved from the Willows in Salem to a new Swampscott location in the middle of May, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook.  The pizzeria is now situated at 197 Essex Street, offering dine-in pies as well as pickup and delivery.  Renzo's serves up brick oven pizza with a variety of optional toppings, served by the slice or by the pie. Along with its classic pizza, the eatery serves up hot dogs, chicken or beef sliders, calamari, onion ring…
Swampscott Man Hid Past As Violent Guard At Notorious Bosnian Prison Camp: Feds Swampscott Man Hid Past As Violent Guard At Notorious Bosnian Prison Camp: Feds
Swampscott Man Hid Past As Violent Guard At Notorious Bosnian Prison Camp: Feds A 50-year-old Swampscott man who fled to the United States as a refugee to become a citizen may be a violent former Bosnian prison guard that oversaw the torture, rape, and abuse of hundreds of Serbian prisoners, authorities said.  Kemal Mrndzic was charged with falsifying, concealing, and covering up a material fact from the US government by trick, scheme, or device, using a fraudulently obtained US passport and possessing and using a fraudulently obtained naturalization certificate and fraudulently obtained Social Security card, the US Attorney for Massachusett said. He was released a…
Swampscott Sea Wall Collapses, Waterfront Restaurant In Danger Swampscott Sea Wall Collapses, Waterfront Restaurant In Danger
Swampscott Sea Wall Collapses, Waterfront Restaurant In Danger Officials are assessing the damage of a partial sea wall collapse that puts the status of a restaurant that boasts oceanfront views in jeopardy.  A sea wall that supports Mission on the Bay, a Swampscott restaurant located at 141 Humphrey Street, experienced a partial collapse in the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, according to the Lynn Fire Department which provided mutual aid.  A Lynn fire engine was dispatched around 1:40 p.m., according to Joseph Zukas, district fire chief for Lynn Fire.   Zukas said he has dined at the fairly new restaurant, saying it had "beautiful views." Partial…
Man Hit, Killed By MBTA Train In Swampscott, Severe Delays Expected: Police Man Hit, Killed By MBTA Train In Swampscott, Severe Delays Expected: Police
Man Hit, Killed By MBTA Train In Swampscott, Severe Delays Expected: Police A man trespassed on the path of the Rockport/Gloucester MBTA Line and died, officials say.  Buses replaced train service after an adult male was hit and killed by an MBTA Commuter Rail Trail at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2 in the area of the 200 block of Essex Street in Swampscott, according to Richard Sullivan, Superintendent of the Transit Police Department. The man trespassed on the right of way of the eastern route of the Rockport/Gloucester line and was pronounced dead as a result of the injuries he sustained in the incident.  "On behalf of the MBTA organization I exten…
Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston
Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston Coyote sightings in Massachusetts are seemingly more common than people believe and one critter put that theory to the test when it was caught scoping out a Boston high school this week. A coyote was seen strolling around The English High School in Jamaica Plain on Friday, April 28, according to a Tweet from @RawhideCrypts.  Coyote must have been checking out classes at English High School this morning! Spotted leaving the parking lot and heading down Williams St around 6:40 @universalhub pic.twitter.com/nITOqG5HME — christy #NoNewWomensPrison (@RawhideCrypts) April 28, 2023 The Twitte…
Concurrent Car Fires Set Neighboring Lynn Homes Ablaze: Officials Concurrent Car Fires Set Neighboring Lynn Homes Ablaze: Officials
Concurrent Car Fires Set Neighboring Lynn Homes Ablaze: Officials At least two homes on the North Shore were set ablaze after several cars caught fire in-between both structures this week, according to officials. Firefighters from Lynn, Saugus and Swampscott responded to two vehicle fires at 109 and 111 Chestnut Street in Lynn around 1:21 p.m. on  Friday, March 31, Lynn Fire said on Facebook. Incident Type: Structure Fire Number of Alarms: Second Alarm + Incident Commander: District Chief John Lynch Sr.... Posted by City of Lynn Fire Department on Saturday, April 1, 2023 Upon arrival, crews found the cars fully engulfed in flames. The cars were repo…
Man Seriously Injured After Hit By Commuter Rail Train Near Chelsea: Police Man Seriously Injured After Hit By Commuter Rail Train Near Chelsea: Police
Man Seriously Injured After Hit By Commuter Rail Train Near Chelsea: Police A man was hospitalized after he was struck by a Commuter Rail train on the near Chelsea, authorities said. The man was struck by a train on 2nd Street around 2:50 p.m. on Monday, March 13, Superintendent of Transit Police Richard Sullivan told Daily Voice.  He was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  Everett FD, PD Transit PD onscene @2nd St RRXPerson struck by the Commuter Rail train pic.twitter.com/yqWdeWUADi — @paulkoolloian (@paulkoolloian1) March 13, 2023 Initial investigation suggests crossing safety/warning equipment was working properly at the…
Best Pizza In MA: These Pizzerias Named On Yelp's New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza In MA: These Pizzerias Named On Yelp's New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza In MA: These Pizzerias Named On Yelp's New List Of Top 100 In US It's Super Bowl Sunday and there's one fanfare you should have at your football party: pizza from some of the best pizza shops in Massachusetts. Yelp put out their list of the top pizza spots in the US and Canada and several from the Bay State made it on the list.  The first is Ciao! Pizza & Pasta in Chelsea, which ranked number two on the list. The shop opened with the goal of "serving an under served community" since 2015, according to their website.  Ciao! Pizza & Pasta is located at 59 Williams Street in ChelseaGoogle Maps Street View "Every time I've been here, not only ha…
Fundraisers For Ana Walshe Scam Donors During Vigil Preparations Fundraisers For Ana Walshe Scam Donors During Vigil Preparations
Fundraisers For Ana Walshe Scam Donors During Vigil Preparations Ana Walshe's tragic disappearance, and the suspicious circumstances around it, have created a flood of sympathy for her children and loved ones - but scammers are taking advantage of the people looking to help her family, according to official.  The Cohasset police warned that fundraisers for Walshe's children could be scams, in a post made on Thursday, Jan. 12 on their Facebook page. "We would be hesitant to donate to any fundraising campaigns at this time," the post read.  Do not support any fundraising campaigns attempting to support the children of Ana Walshe unless it's verified b…
Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History
Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History While police searched a dumpster for evidence in the Ana Walshe case, her husband's shocking search history came to light, according to Boston 25.  An overnight search on Monday, Jan. 9 led to the discovery of multiple items that police will process and test to see if the items are of value as evidence to the missing woman's case, according to the Norfolk District Attorney. Items found include trash bags with blood, a hatchet, hacksaw, rug, and used cleaning supplies, according to @WFLAJosh on Twitter. JUST IN. According to @wbz sources, investigators searching Peabody transfer station …
Swampscott Investigates Swastika Graffiti: Police Swampscott Investigates Swastika Graffiti: Police
Swampscott Investigates Swastika Graffiti: Police The discovery of a swastika graffiti'd on a sidewalk is prompting a police investigation, officials say. A swastika spray painted on a sidewalk was discovered discovered in the area of Redington Street and Forest Avenue in Swampscott on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 6, Swampscott police say. Nearby the white painted swastika was a vehicle with a white line painted on its side.  The police department has alerted religious figures in the community.  Evidence was found at the scene that could help identify the perpetrator, and police are asking residents in the area to review home …
Touch Of Health Owner In Swampscott Accused Of Indecently Touching Patient: DA Touch Of Health Owner In Swampscott Accused Of Indecently Touching Patient: DA
Touch Of Health Owner In Swampscott Accused Of Indecently Touching Patient: DA A Swampscott chiropractor turned himself over to police this week after a patient accused him of indecently assaulting her during a session earlier this year.  Dr. Ilan S. Amar, who owns A Touch of Health, was arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 20, on charges of indecent assault and battery and assault and battery, the Essex County District Attorney said. The judge released him on personal recognizance, but Amar cannot practice medicine or have any contact with the alleged victim in the case.  A 31-year-old woman told police she visited Amar at his 444 Humphrey Street offices on Dec. 5,…
No Injuries Reported After 2-Alarm Fire Damages Swampscott Home: Officials No Injuries Reported After 2-Alarm Fire Damages Swampscott Home: Officials
No Injuries Reported After 2-Alarm Fire Damages Swampscott Home: Officials No injuries were reported after a home on the North Shore was severely damaged by a two-alarm fire over the weekend, fire officials confirm to Daily Voice.  The fire broke out at a two-story home at 137 Elmwood Road in Swampscott in the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 5, Swampscott's local fire union said on Facebook. The house was located one street away from Governor Charlie Baker's house, the union told Daily Voice in an email.  Posted by Swampscott Fire Fighters Union Local 1459 on Sunday, December 4, 2022 The fire started outside of the home and spread to a detached garage, the union sa…
NH State Trooper Utilizes Cruiser To Bring Wrong-Way Driver From MA To Halt NH State Trooper Utilizes Cruiser To Bring Wrong-Way Driver From MA To Halt
NH State Trooper Utilizes Cruiser To Bring Wrong-Way Driver From MA To Halt A New Hampshire State Police Trooper used his cruiser to bring a wrong-way driver to a stop on a state highway overnight, authorities said.  Troopers heard about a wrong-way driver going north on I-95 South near Exit 1 in Seabrook, NH, around 1:14 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, New Hampshire State Police report.  Responding troopers attempted to stop the vehicle as it approached the Hampton Toll Plaza in Hampton, NH, police continued. However, the vehicle did not stop and kept going in the wrong direction.  After troopers could not bring the car to a stop using lights and sirens, Trooper Peter …
Swampscott High School Students Hospitalized From THC Products: Police Swampscott High School Students Hospitalized From THC Products: Police
Swampscott High School Students Hospitalized From THC Products: Police Swampscott Police are warning residents about two incidents this week where high schoolers were sent to the hospital after ingesting THC products.  Both individuals had an adverse reactions to the products and needed medical attention after ingesting them, police said on Facebook.  "We encourage all parents and caretakers to check in with their children and have a conversation about the dangers of taking anything that is not prescribed or from an unknown origin," police said.  The exact amount of THC in certain products can be difficult to measure and therefore side extreme …