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Axe-Wielding Man With Machete Backup Challenges Teens To Fight In Boston: Police Axe-Wielding Man With Machete Backup Challenges Teens To Fight In Boston: Police
Axe-Wielding Man With Machete Backup Challenges Teens To Fight In Boston: Police A 51-year-old man faces weapons and drug charges after he challenged a group of teens to a fight while waving a machete and an axe in Downtown Boston, police said. Israel Silva, 51, of Roxbury, threatened to attack a group of teens and challenged them to fight shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, around the Temple Place area, according to Boston police. Officers arrived and watched as Silva reached into his pocket and retrieved a small axe while holding a machete in his left hand, police said.  He continued to taunt the group of teens, who ran away in fear, police said. Officers …

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by Khier Casino
Lifestyle
Seven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The Rest Seven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The Rest
Seven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The Rest The perfect sandwich can be hard to find, but thankfully Boston has a plethora of sub shops that specialize in everything from lobster rolls to corned beef.  With so many options throughout the city, it can be hard to determine which shops truly reign supreme. So, we have compiled a list of the top seven sandwich shops in Boston based on Yelp ratings, customer reviews and additional press.  1.) American Provisions (South Boston, Dorchester) American Provisions only offers the best. Whether it is artisan cheeses and cured meats or natural wine and craft beer, customers at this neighborhood…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Woburn Man Rendered Unconscious In Downtown Boston Dies Week Later: Police Woburn Man Rendered Unconscious In Downtown Boston Dies Week Later: Police
Woburn Man Rendered Unconscious In Downtown Boston Dies Week Later: Police A 46-year-old Woburn man who was attacked and found unconscious in Downtown Boston on Saint Patrick's Day died a week later, authorities said.  Officers responded for a report of a man down in the area of 17 Winter Street in Downtown Crossing around 9 p.m. on Friday, march 17, Boston Police report.  Upon arrival, officers found the man, later identified as Barry Whelan, unconscious with a "small abrasion" on the back of his head, WCVB reports.  Whelan was taken the hospital where he was pronounced dead after being taken off life support on Friday, March 24, Boston Police sai…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Missing Marblehead Teen Friends Believed To Be Together Found UPDATE: Missing Marblehead Teen Friends Believed To Be Together Found
Update: Missing Marblehead Teen Friends Believed To Be Together Found UPDATE: Police report that both Janeiry Nicole Torres and Zaria Randall have been located. A pair of high schoolers who failed to show up to class are now being sought by police, officials say.  Janeiry Nicole Torres and Zaria Randall, both 15 years old, were last seen at Marblehead High School at 2 Humphrey Street in Marblehead between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, according to the Marblehead Police Department. Officials are requesting the public's help to find the two missing girls.  Marblehead Police Department asking for the public's assistance in locating two reported…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right
Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right With the long weekend here, you may be thinking of how you can take full advantage of your additional free morning.  Well if you plan on visiting Boston this President's Day weekend, be sure to stop by one of these highly-rated brunch spots around the city, courtesy of Eater Boston.  The Neighborhood Restaurant (Somerville) A family-run eatery with Portuguese fare, The Neighborhood Restaurant is conveniently located in Somerville's Union Square. Customers often rave about the restaurant's baked goods including sweet breads, baked apples, and Portuguese-influenced pastries, the owner said …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Pair Of Teenagers Arrested For Weekend Stabbing In Downtown Boston: Police Pair Of Teenagers Arrested For Weekend Stabbing In Downtown Boston: Police
Pair Of Teenagers Arrested For Weekend Stabbing In Downtown Boston: Police Two teenagers were arrested for a weekend stabbing that happened in Downtown Boston, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a person stabbed near 141 Tremont Street around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, according to Boston Police.  Responding officers made contact with a victim who said the suspects left the scene and ran towards Temple Place. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers later learned about a group of teenagers who were seen running away, one with a knife, police said. The teenagers, ages 17 and 13, …

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area
Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area Sometimes coats and mittens don't quite cut it in winter weather. Keep cozy from the inside out at these local haunts that are spicing up drinks menus with festive cocktails and beverages.  Backbar (Somerville) If you're tired of endless apple and cinnamon holiday flavors, try backbar. The award winning spot is switching up traditional offerings with backbar's Hanukkah themed drinks menu.  Options include the Sababa, a savory chilled pina colada made with tahini and zhoug (zhoug is a spicy middle eastern sauce), from their Maccabee bar popup.  Maccabee bar operates through "popups," in w…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
Boston Starbucks Employees Join More Than 100 Stores Nationwide On Picket Lines Boston Starbucks Employees Join More Than 100 Stores Nationwide On Picket Lines
Boston Starbucks Employees Join More Than 100 Stores Nationwide On Picket Lines Workers at more than 100 Starbucks locations across the country — including several in Boston — went on strike Thursday because they say the company will not negotiate in good faith and is trying to stop more stores from unionizing. The workers say they are striking in an effort to force the coffee giant to discuss better staffing at stores and other concessions, according to the Starbucks Workers Union website. The group also says Starbucks is fighting efforts for more stores to unionize.  #redcuprebellion pic.twitter.com/9ujttws0uu — Boston Starbucks Workers United (@BostonSBWU) Novem…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Victor Pena Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Boston Woman's Rape Victor Pena Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Boston Woman's Rape
Victor Pena Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Boston Woman's Rape Victor Pena, the Boston man convicted last week of kidnapping and raping a woman for three days, will spend the next several decades in prison. Judge Anthony Campo on Monday, Aug. 1, sentenced the 42-year-old man to 29-39 years in prison, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced. A Boston jury found Victor Pena guilty on Tuesday, July 26, of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and raping her over multiple days at his Charlestown apartment in 2019.  The jury deliberated for only two hours and returned guilty verdicts on one charge of kidnapping and ten counts of rape, Boston25 sa…

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by Josh Lanier
News
MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters
MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters The MBTA has set out to completely redo its bus network, and the proposed changes are garnering mixed reactions from area commuters.   The MBTA's "Bus Network Redesign" was created to reflect several changes Boston and its surrounding areas have seen in recent years. These include shifting demographics, emerging employment districts, increasing traffic congestion, and changing travel patterns, the MBTA said.  The redesign is expected to bring the following benefits:  25% more bus service 70% more weekend service 275,000 more residents would be near high-frequency service (buses running e…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord
Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord Travel on the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line was suspended after a person was struck and killed by a train in Concord, MBTA officials confirm to Daily Voice.  An adult female intentionally walked in front of an oncoming train near the Belknap Street Crossing on the morning of Wednesday, July 13, NBC Boston and officials report. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.  Passengers were told to expect "significant delays" and seek alternate travel routes, the MBTA Commuter Rail said on Twitter.  Alternate travel info:🚍 Bus 76 for service between Lincoln and Alewife to connect …

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by David Cifarelli