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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…

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by Ben Crnic
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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 …

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
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…

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by David Cifarelli
Politics
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…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event Outside Boston House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event Outside Boston
House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event Outside Boston 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…

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by Josh Lanier
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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…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
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…

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by David Cifarelli
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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…

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by Josh Lanier
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The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Massachusetts The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Massachusetts
The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Massachusetts 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…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
'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…

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by David Cifarelli
Weather
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…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
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…

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by David Cifarelli
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New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (VIDEO) New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (VIDEO)
New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (Video) Chaos erupted over the weekend when a white supremacist group marched through the streets of downtown Boston ahead of Independence Day, culminating in a street corner confrontation with a Black male, the Boston Herald reports. Carrying flags with a version of the symbol representing Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party and shields, the nearly 100 marchers were believed to have been part of neo-fascist hate group Patriot Front, according to the paper. Original report: White Supremacist Group Marches Through Boston's Freedom Trail About 100 members of the white supremacist group…

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by Cecilia Levine
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White Supremacist Group Marches Through Boston's Freedom Trail White Supremacist Group Marches Through Boston's Freedom Trail
White Supremacist Group Marches Through Boston's Freedom Trail New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (VIDEO) Members of a white nationalist group marched through downtown Boston, sparking alarm from both local residents and tourists in the area. The men, numbering in the dozens, were wearing white masks, with some carrying flags and police shields. CNN said video footage it obtained "shows the flags bearing the symbol of the White nationalist Patriot Front group." Video posted on Twitter also showed the marchers. First reports of the march came at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Boston Mayo…

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by Joe Lombardi