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Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up?
Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Massachusetts native and pizza guru Dave Portnoy has been eating his way through The Bay State recently with his famed "One Bite Pizza" Reviews. The state has provided the only perfect 10 from the irascible reviewer, so are these two new beloved additions to his pantheon of pie, or did they flop like a greasy slice?  Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Somerville Pizzeria "Worst In America" Pizza Roma in Watertown Portnoy sent Watertown social media groups ablaze after he was spotted filming outside Pizza Roma in Watertown. Co-owner Christine Aufiero told Daily Voice last week that she was waitin…

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by Josh Lanier
News
'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer 'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer
'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer A lack of shoppers has become the downfall for one major location of a popular grocery store chain in Massachusetts. Wegmans announced on Thursday, June 1 that they are closing their Natick store, located at 1245 Worcester Street, this summer because the location has struggled to attract enough customers.  The 365 employees at the store were told about the closure and that they would be able to keep their positions with the company at other locations.  “Making these decisions is never easy. However, we do it for the long-term benefit of our people, our customers, and our communit…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners Four Massachusetts schools were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of award recipients each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The following Massachusetts schools won awards this year (click on the school name to see the Blue Ribbon review): Edith C. Baker Elementary School in Chestnut Hill Luther Conant Scho…

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive
These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive Five Massachusetts colleges are among the most expensive four-year institutions in the United States, according to a report from CBS News. On March 10, the news outlet shared a ranking of the 50 most expensive colleges in the country based on information from The National Center for Education Statistics. The following Massachusetts colleges made the list: Amherst College, Amherst, ranked 3rd Tufts University, Medford, 5th Wellesley College, Wellesley, 10th Boston College, Chestnut Hill, 21st Boston University, Boston, 34th Read the full report from CBS News here.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies A co-owner of Frank Pepe's, ranked No. 1 on Daily Meal's list of the 101 best pizzerias in America each of the last three years, has died. Gary Bimonte died on Wednesday, April 7.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which has 12 locations in the Northeast (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island), announced his death on the Facebook page of its flagship New Haven location and said the New Haven location would be closed Thursday, April 8. Neither the circumstances surrounding his death nor his age have been immediately released. On its website, the company posted a stat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, named the best pizza in the country by The Daily Meal and The Guardian, is debuting a new iteration of its classic coal-fired pies.  Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 30, the eatery known for its crunchy, charred crust will list chicken pesto pizza on its menu at its 12 locations in the Northeast.  The breakout pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted chicken, red peppers, nut-free pesto sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese and olive oil. Watch the making of the new pie here on the restaurant's Instagram.…

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by Christina Coulter