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$1M Lottery Win: Mom Buys Mass Son Winning Ticket As Valentine's Day Gift
What started as a cute gesture from a mom to her son ended with a massive payday after the gift she gave him ended up being worth $1 million. Matthew Broadley, of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$4,000,000 Jumbo Cash” scratch-off game. His mom bought him two tickets on Tuesday, Feb. 13, as part of a Valentine's Day gift. He brought the card with the winning ticket inside when he collected his cash and posed with the big check. Broadley chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He has no immedia…
Weather
'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region
An upcoming stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures will be followed by the potential for a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm early next week. Click here for a new, updated story - First Snowfall Projections Released For Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm "It may be time to dust off your snow shovels as a flip in the weather pattern could send a snowstorm over parts of the Midwest and Northeast just days after a spell of unusual warmth," according to AccuWeather.com. The system could start a "back to reality" shift to a weather pattern more typical of February. "While the Janua…
Lifestyle
Mass Is Most Romantic State In US: Study
Valentine’s Day is here, and Massachusetts has taken the cake for the most romantic state in the country, a new study said. From date ideas to Valentine’s Day presents, new research looked at the number of average monthly Google searches for keywords relating to romance, Valentine’s Day, and love across the country. The top 10 states with the highest monthly search volumes per 100,000 people for these specific keywords were ranked, according to Jeffbet via Journo Research. Related: Most Romantic Place In Mass Is Boston’s Public Garden Mass tops the list as the most romantic state, with 1,…
Lifestyle
This Is Most Romantic Place In Massachusetts
If you're looking for a last-minute romantic excursion for you and your partner, Massachusetts has the perfect spot, according to Travel + Leisure. The travel magazine named Boston’s Public Garden — the first public botanical garden in the US — as one of the most romantic destinations in the country. Related: This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In Massachusetts The public garden was established in 1837, but it wasn’t until 1839 when a group of horticulturalists, headed by Horace Gray, got permission to build the Botanic Garden on the site, according to the National Park Se…
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Don't Let Them Break Your Heart: FBI Issues Alert For Romance Scams
While Valentine's Day is a time for romantic gestures, the FBI has issued an alert to the public about romance scams. The agency said in an alert on Monday, Feb. 14, that the scams take place when a criminal adopts a fake identity online to get the victim's trust and uses the close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. "The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable," the FBI said. "Con artists are present on most dating and social media sites." The FBI said eventually the scammer will ask the vic…
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region
Projected snowfall totals have increased for a storm system sweeping through the Northeast creating slippery travel in much of the region. For look at the latest snowfall projections for the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, click on the first and second images above from the National Weather Service. Much of the area is now expected to see around 3 inches, with as much as 4 inches in some spots, according to projections in the first image above just released on Sunday morning by the National Weather Service. Snowfall is expected mainly farthest south in the region. The storm system is…
Weather
Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Super Bowl Sunday Storm
Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a quick-moving winter storm that will sweep through the region. For look at anticipated arrival times for snowfall from the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, as well as the new snowfall projections, click on the first, second and third images above, from the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.com. Snowfall is expected mainly farthest south in the region. The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north starting after midnight on Sunday, with snow becoming likely before daybreak and continuing through late in the …
Weather
Super Bowl Sunday Storm Will Be Followed By Big Change: Here's When Snow Will Arrive
Updated story: Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Super Bowl Sunday Storm A new winter storm that will bring accumulating snow to parts of the region will lead to a big change in the weather pattern. For look at anticipated arrival times for snowfall from the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, click on the first image above. Areas in light blue in the first image above are expected to see between 1 to 3 inches of snowfall on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, according to AccuWeather.com. Some areas farthest south (in darker blue), could see 3 to 6 inche…
Lifestyle
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In Massachusetts
A restaurant in Massachusetts may be the spot to check out this Valentine's Day, as a publication has named it the most romantic eatery in the state. Woods Hill Pier 4 in Boston was named the state's most romantic restaurant by Eat This, Not That. The publication shared a ranking of the most romantic restaurants in all 50 states on Thursday, Feb. 10. Eat This, Not That cited the restaurant's views of the Boston Harbor and heated outdoor igloos among the reasons it was chosen. The publication also recommended guests order the sunflower risotto. "For appetizers, we had the beef tartare," S…
Weather
Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest
Updated story: First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm Forecasters are monitoring the potential for a new winter storm. The current time frame for the system Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 into Valentine's Day on Monday, Feb. 14, according to AccuWeather.com. “The antennas are still up for an East Coast storm on Sunday and Monday,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday. It's too early to predict potential sno…
Weather
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm
A very wintry week has arrived that will include separate blasts of a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain as well as the possibility of a major storm. The first blast came overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with an icy mix causing travel slick roads and walkways through the morning with scattered power outages. "This light precipitation can be every bit as dangerous to drive and walk on as a major storm, and motorists and pedestrians should be on the lookout," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Joe Bauer said. Sunday, Feb. 14 will be cloudy with temperatu…
Lifestyle
Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts
In Iowa, many lovers are seriously considering gifting each other tandem bikes for Valentine's Day, while over in Montana couples are researching weighted blankets and in Arkansas, people are thinking about getting couple's tattoos. A new survey of the most Googled Valentine’s Day gifts in each state reveals what people across the U.S. consider to be the most romantic presents. In many states, lovers are sticking to traditional gifts like flowers, chocolate, and Champagne, but there are many other places searching for more unique presents. The survey was done by CouponLawn. Here are some …
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