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'Bright Soul' From Chelsea Dies At 36 After Battling Cancer For Many Years 'Bright Soul' From Chelsea Dies At 36 After Battling Cancer For Many Years
'Bright Soul' From Chelsea Dies At 36 After Battling Cancer For Many Years A young woman who spent most of her life in Chelsea tragically lost her battle with cancer last weekend.  Angelica Neverson died on Saturday June 17 after fighting cancer for the past five years, according to her obituary. She was 36 years old. "Angelica had such a bright soul, kind, and always knew how to make those around her laugh," a GoFundMe campaign reads. "She had a passion for dance, politics, books, and music. But most importantly, she loved her family and friends. Always willing to help those in need and was the primary caretaker of her mom and our grandmother before their pa…

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by David Cifarelli
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Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More
Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More If you're looking for a getaway without going far, the Farm at SummitWynds has the fourth annual Lavender Farm Festival later this month that promises a relaxing weekend of live music, drinks, and more.  Nestled near Mount Wachusett, the working lavender farm rarely opens to the public, but the owners will host two weekends of events that promise to satisfy the outdoorsy types and anyone looking to unplug for a few hours.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Farm At SummitWynds (@thefarmatsummitwynds) Lavender Farm Fest takes pl…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Boston's New Open-Air Music Venue Lines Up Its First Performers Boston's New Open-Air Music Venue Lines Up Its First Performers
Boston's New Open-Air Music Venue Lines Up Its First Performers Boston's music scene is set to expand with the announcement of a new outdoor venue with room for up to 8,500 concertgoers. The product of a collaboration between the Bowery Presents and The HYM Investment Group LLC, a new open-air concert venue called The Stage at Suffolk Downs is set to open on Friday, June 16, according to a press release.  Introducing The Stage at Suffolk Downs, Bowery Boston's new seasonal outdoor general admission concert venue in... Posted by The Stage at Suffolk Downs on Thursday, December 8, 2022 The venue is located at Suffolk Downs, on the inside of the infie…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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North Shore Entertainer Survives 'Death-Defying' Crash, Community Doles Out Support North Shore Entertainer Survives 'Death-Defying' Crash, Community Doles Out Support
North Shore Entertainer Survives 'Death-Defying' Crash, Community Doles Out Support A man who kept his community "laughing, singing, and entertained" is receiving a "generous" outpouring of support.  Chris Michaels, of Salisbury, is in "rough shape" after going through a head-on collision on I-110 on Sunday, May 28, according to his Facebook and a GoFundMe created to aid in his recovery.  One of Michael's "besties," Deb Andrews, has helped raise over $5,000 in only three days via a GoFundMe designed to help cover his rehabilitation expenses. Michaels, who already suffers from severe chronic pain, called himself a "hurting unit" in a Facebook post but said he was thankful…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
Woman Found On Park Bench Remembered As 'Ultimate Boston Girl' Woman Found On Park Bench Remembered As 'Ultimate Boston Girl'
Woman Found On Park Bench Remembered As 'Ultimate Boston Girl' A Boston hospitality professional died unexpectedly, leaving behind a bereft network of friends, family members, co-workers, and pets.  Melanie Ann DiVasta was found deceased by police officers around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 near Atlantic Avenue and Cross Street, the Boston Police Department told DailyVoice. She was found lying on a park bench in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, according to MassLive.  DiVasta, who passed away at age 47, combined her skills in the fields of software and hospitality in her job as a program manager for MGM Grand which she began last …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Massachusetts Musician Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Massachusetts Musician
Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Massachusetts Musician Matt Cusson remembers the exact moment he learned about his first-ever Grammy nomination.  The Berkshires native was at his parent’s house in Pittsfield with his 2-year-old daughter when his phone started blowing up on November 15, 2022. “I just got a ton of texts saying, ‘Congratulations,” the musician told Daily Voice. “Then I remembered all the nominees were announced [that] morning.” Cusson then called his wife to tell her the good news while she was away for work in New York City. Once she caught wind of her husband’s nomination, she instantly put her job on hold. “I called her, an…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
'Human Jukebox' Pilot Killed In Beverly Plane Crash Was Passionate Musician 'Human Jukebox' Pilot Killed In Beverly Plane Crash Was Passionate Musician
'Human Jukebox' Pilot Killed In Beverly Plane Crash Was Passionate Musician Musician, scuba diver, and pilot Geoff Muller whose life was cut short in a tragic gyrocopter accident is remembered for his gentle nature and ability to juggle many passions.  Muller, who was born in Somerville, NJ and lived in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, died while attempting to take off in his gyrocopter at an airport on the North Shore, Daily Voice reported. The Dec. 4 incident led to 66-year-old Muller's hospitalization and death.  Muller moved to Boston from NJ, where he met and married his wife Sari. While working as an independent application developer for small b…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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24-Year-Old Mom Fatally Shot In Boston Was 'Gift That Never Stopped Giving' 24-Year-Old Mom Fatally Shot In Boston Was 'Gift That Never Stopped Giving'
24-Year-Old Mom Fatally Shot In Boston Was 'Gift That Never Stopped Giving' According to her YouTube channel, Quaaneiruh Goodwyn would not leave earth without making her mark and showing what she represents. "I am a bundle of fun and I'm always eager for a risk," it reads. "My channel will show you how I strive to become something more than what I am today." The 24-year-old from Mattapan took the same energy she put into her music career and applied it to her other roles in life – and her friends would agree.  "You were the gift that never stopped giving. And boy, how I'm gonna miss that bright smile and beam of light personality," one friend said on Facebook. "I…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Bruno Mars Serves Shots Of His Signature Rum At Lookout Rooftop Bar In Seaport Bruno Mars Serves Shots Of His Signature Rum At Lookout Rooftop Bar In Seaport
Bruno Mars Serves Shots Of His Signature Rum At Lookout Rooftop Bar In Seaport Bruno Mars fans in Boston weren't "Locked out of Heaven," but instead welcomed with open shots as the pop star played bartender at Lookout Rooftop and Bar in Seaport this past weekend.  The music mogul was seen serving shots of his luxury rum brand, SelvaRey Rum, to lucky guests at the Envoy Hotel's bar ahead of his show at the MGM Music Hall in Fenway. Bruno Mars at the Envoy Hotel in Boston 🥰 pic.twitter.com/6o3G5amQqb — NAH!!!👑 (@hannahsonic14) September 11, 2022 Mars was in town for three shows at the recently-opened venue, which took place on Wednesday, Sep. 7, Friday, Sept. 9, an…

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by David Cifarelli
Events
Grammy Winners They Might Be Giants Playing Boston After Car Crash, COVID Grammy Winners They Might Be Giants Playing Boston After Car Crash, COVID
Grammy Winners They Might Be Giants Playing Boston After Car Crash, COVID They might be giants, but the only way they are going to crush New England is with stellar live performances and sold-out shows. John Flansburgh and John Linnell, who met while growing up in Lincoln, MA, make up the duo known as They Might Be Giants. For some 40 years, the band has released numerous albums, covered several genres and even won two Grammys. Now TMBG is once again performing for their fans in the Commonwealth who have waited a long time to hear the band’s iconic sound live.  “We have a very, very enthusiastic fan base and they were ready to wait to come see us,” Linnell sa…

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by David Cifarelli
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Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show
Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show Bad Bunny, the beloved Puerto Rican-born rapper, has two Grammys a handful of platinum songs, and now his own day. Before the 28-year-old played a sold-out show at Fenway Stadium on Thursday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proclaimed that Aug. 18 will forever be known as Bad Bunny day in Beantown.  They shared a selfie backstage after the show.  pic.twitter.com/dlDdd1V2ec — Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) August 19, 2022 Wu said the musician, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, deserved the honor for his commitment to inclusivity through his art.  "Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio h…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Teachers Win Big On Fox's Music Naming Show 'Beat Shazam' Massachusetts Teachers Win Big On Fox's Music Naming Show 'Beat Shazam'
Massachusetts Teachers Win Big On Fox's Music Naming Show 'Beat Shazam' Two teachers from Massachusetts put their music knowledge to the test by appearing on Fox's hit gameshow, "Beat Shazam."  Carol Carney and Marlene Faulkingham are both teachers at the Hurd Wyman Elementary School in Woburn, Boston25 reports. The duo told the outlet they studied for weeks to build up their repertoire of hit songs and beat out other teams. “We practiced a lot," Carney told the outlet. "We practiced every kind of music, trying to name it [the song] as quickly as we can." Their studying clearly paid off as Carney and Faulkingam made it all the way to the finals …

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by David Cifarelli
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'You Are A Star': Boston 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' 'You Are A Star': Boston 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
'You Are A Star': Boston 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New England is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.” Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better. Earlier report: Boston 20-Year-Old To Appear On 'America's Got Talent' The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy Joel, but was cut short by judge Simon Cowell, who asked Rhodes if he had an original song. Rhodes proceeded to perform a piece he had written, titled “Disengage,” which garnered approval from the panel of judges. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Boston 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes To Appear On 'America's Got Talent' Boston 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes To Appear On 'America's Got Talent'
Boston 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes To Appear On 'America's Got Talent' Updated story - 'You Are A Star': Massachusetts 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A Massachusetts man will appear on "America’s Got Talent." Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, can be seen auditioning on the Tuesday, June 21, episode of the hit NBC show, NewsChannel 13 in Albany reports. The singer and songwriter told the outlet he didn’t apply to be on the show, but was approached by one of the show’s producers, who heard him perform in Boston, where he attends Berklee College of Music. “I cannot explain how grateful I am for this experience,” Rhodes wrote on Faceb…

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by Michael Mashburn