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Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Mass Because Of Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Mass Because Of Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Mass Because Of Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast
Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast Do you want to be in a commercial about daycare? A commercial for highlighting the benefits of a daycare communication technology for parents and teachers is seeking talent for four roles, according to a casting notice.  The commercial is looking for people from Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Jersey City and Virginia Beach. The roles include: A female daycare owner between the ages of 30 and 50, a female daycare director between the ages of 25 and 50, a daycare teacher between the ages of 18 and 40, and the parent of a daycare child between the ages of 18 and…
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds A Lynn, Massachusetts, man who will soon stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife found himself in another courtroom Tuesday when he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for an elaborate art fraud scheme, authorities said.  Brian Walshe, 49, was given 37 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to selling fake Andy Warhol paintings on eBay labeled as authentic, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The fraud began in 2011 when a friend gave Walshe three Andy Warhol paintings to sell on his behalf. Walshe kept the paintings and the profits, prosecutors said.&nb…
Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports
Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports The body of a Quincy man was found in a Washington, DC, alley last week, and police are searching for answers, reports said.  Alan Chi Chen, 41, was found early Thursday morning, Nov. 30, in the 100 block of W St., Fox 5 DC reported.  The report said Chen's body was dumped out of a Porsche just after 11:15 p.m. the night before. The scene was captured on a nearby surveillance video.  The family of the man whose body was dumped in a DC alley tells @fox5dc that police told them he was pushed from his own car. The family sent us a photo of the Porsche that Alan Chen was driv…
First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is
First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is A so-called "Vampire Virus" that latches onto and expands into other viruses has been identified in the United States for the first time. The discovery came from a student project led by professor Tagide deCarvalho at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County which is outlined in the Journal of the International Society for Microbial Ecology. The so-called MiniFlayer "viral hitchhiker" was found about 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC in a soil sample in Poolesville, Maryland after a virus satellite they named MindFlayer was detected in 2019. "No one had ever seen one virus latch…
Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study
Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study Massachusetts residents succumbing to baby fever may have the best birthing experience in the country, although it wasn't all good news for the Bay State, according to a new report. The state was named the ideal place to have a baby in the US in 2023, according to a report from WalletHub. The financial news site looked at the cost of giving birth and access to health care, as well as other factors.  Minnesota and Vermont were number two and three, respectively, in baby birthing metrics. The two states scored only a few points behind Massachusetts's overall rating of 69.31.  …
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location The newest location of a fan-favorite chain is bringing chic brunch dishes and baked goods to Middlesex County.  Tatte Bakery, a chain of bakeshops and brunch restaurants, opened a new location at 645 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's website.  The bakery began in Boston 15 years ago and now serves up its delicious treats and meals at locations across Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatte Bakery (@tattebakery) The eatery's menu has plenty of o…
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…
Back Bay Dessert Shop Closes After Decade Of Sweetness Back Bay Dessert Shop Closes After Decade Of Sweetness
Back Bay Dessert Shop Closes After Decade Of Sweetness A bakery that rose to fame on TLC closed one of its four locations, but says it hopes to return.  Georgetown Cupcake, a bakery chain that originated in Washington, D.C., served its last customers at its Back Bay location at 83 Newbury Street on Thursday, May 25, the company told Daily Voice.  The dessert shop is known for its gourmet cupcakes with perfectly-coiffed icing swirls. Happy March! #ChocolatePBTwist is BACK!!! 😍😍😍 Check out out March menu on georgetowncupcake.com! Nationwide overnight shipping ✈️🧁 #georgetowncupcake #15thanniversary Posted by Georgetown Cupcake on Wednesday,…
Boston Named Haven For 'Locavores,' New Study Says Boston Named Haven For 'Locavores,' New Study Says
Boston Named Haven For 'Locavores,' New Study Says There are plenty of reasons to pay attention to where your food comes from, and living in the Boston area makes it easy to shop local, according to LawnStarter.  Eating locally-grown foods can mean getting extra nutrients and supporting the local economy, according to Michigan State University, but that's easier to do in some places than others. For Bostonians, finding locally-grown foods is a breeze, according to a new study from LawnStarter that named Boston the seventh best city for eating local.  Out of 200 cities ranked in the study, Boston was beat out by only a few, in…
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…
Gordon Ramsay Bringing Hell's Kitchen To This New England Casino This Summer Gordon Ramsay Bringing Hell's Kitchen To This New England Casino This Summer
Gordon Ramsay Bringing Hell's Kitchen To This New England Casino This Summer A restaurant based on a hit television cooking competition hosted by one of the world's biggest culinary stars is set to debut in Connecticut later this year.  Foxwoods Resort Casino, located in Mashantucket in New London County, announced that Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen will open in the Grand Pequot Concourse this summer.  The Michelin-Star chef already has five other Hell's Kitchen locations in Atlantic City, Southern California, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, and Washington DC, which opened in January. This will mark the first Hell's Kitchen in the Northeast and in New England.  “I’m thril…
Boston Irish Pub Sued By DC Eatery With 40-Year History Boston Irish Pub Sued By DC Eatery With 40-Year History
Boston Irish Pub Sued By DC Eatery With 40-Year History There's not enough bangers and mash to go around for two Irish pubs of the same name, according to a DC establishment that filed a lawsuit against a Boston restaurant.  The Dubliner in DC, which claims to be "America's premier Irish pub," has served up Irish brews, live music, and traditional meals for over 40 years, but fears its brand recognition is in question thanks to a Boston pub of the same name.  The DC pub filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, March 14 against the Dubliner in Boston, according to court documents published by Universal Hub. The suit alleges that the Boston establishment, whi…
Accessible As Toilet Paper: Somerville-Based Company Pilots Free Pad Program Accessible As Toilet Paper: Somerville-Based Company Pilots Free Pad Program
Accessible As Toilet Paper: Somerville-Based Company Pilots Free Pad Program “Public bathrooms provide toilet paper, towels, soap and tissues. Why not pads?” is the question Somerville-based company Egal's founder was looking to solve with a new approach to menstrual products.  Egal created Pads on a Roll, an aptly-named, free-to-consumer product that dispenses pads much like toilet paper rolls. Pilot programs for the product are currently being conducted at several universities and schools in multiple countries using a $1 million angel-funded investment, the company announced on Tuesday, February 28.  🧻 Cycle Care: Egal raises $1M for its "Pads on a Roll"More o…
Michelin Star Chef Bringing DC Spanish Seafood Restaurant To Boston Michelin Star Chef Bringing DC Spanish Seafood Restaurant To Boston
Michelin Star Chef Bringing DC Spanish Seafood Restaurant To Boston A Michelin Star chef with several restaurants in the Washington DC area is expanding his food empire to the Northeast later this year. Fabio Trabocchi is opening a second location of his Spanish style restaurant Del Mar in Eastern Massachusetts in fall 2023, according to the chef's website.  Located along the water of The District Wharf in DC, Del Mar "celebrates the culture and coastal cuisine of Spain" with signature dishes like Tapas, Catalan-Style Charcoal Grilled Entrees and Paella. The two-story outdoor space also serves the top-notch Spanish wine and cocktails.  …
Dorchester Tesla Driver Dies Days After Chain-Reaction Crash In DC, Police Say Dorchester Tesla Driver Dies Days After Chain-Reaction Crash In DC, Police Say
Dorchester Tesla Driver Dies Days After Chain-Reaction Crash In DC, Police Say A Tesla driver from Boston who was hospitalized in a violent multi-vehicle crash in Washington, DC died nearly a week after suffering critical injuries near the National Zoo, authorities said. Mohammed Islam, 21, of Dorchester, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, after following the wrong-way crash in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 21, Metropolitan Police Department report.  Islam was driving with four passengers when he crossed over the double-yellow line into the opposite lane and struck a 2018 Toyota C-HR, and 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-350 head-on.  After crashing into the Toyo…
Not So Gucci: High-End Store Thieves Indicted For Wrentham Raid: Feds Not So Gucci: High-End Store Thieves Indicted For Wrentham Raid: Feds
Not So Gucci: High-End Store Thieves Indicted For Wrentham Raid: Feds Three men who drove from Washington, D.C. to Massachusetts to break into a Gucci outlet store are facing up to ten years in prison, officials say. Linworth Hayes Crawford III, 28; Ronald Patterson, 32; and Nathaniel Owens, 32, have been indicted by a Boston federal grand jury for conspiracy and transporting more than $5,000 in goods after they smashed the door to a Wrentham Gucci outlet store and stole $32,000 worth of merchandise, according to the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts. The three indicted men, along with another unidentified individual, smashed the front door to…
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor New details have emerged about the disappearance of a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset and her husband's alleged interference with authorities and their investigation.  Brian Walshe, age 47, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court on Monday, Jan. 9 after he was arrested for misleading investigators in their search of his wife Ana Walshe on Sunday.  During Brian's hearing, prosecutors said that blood was found in one section of the Walshe's Cohasset home, from which Ana was reportedly last seen leaving on January 1. A bloody knife was also recovered from the basement, prosecutors said.  …
Husband Of Missing Mass Woman Arrested For Misleading Investigators: DA Husband Of Missing Mass Woman Arrested For Misleading Investigators: DA
Husband Of Missing Mass Woman Arrested For Misleading Investigators: DA The husband of woman from Cohasset who has been missing since the first day of the year was arrested for altering the course of the investigation, officials said. Brian Walshe, age 46, was arrested and charged with misleading a police investigation on Sunday, Jan. 8, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office reports.  This comes just a day after Cohasset Police along with Massachusetts State Police suspended their search for Ana Walshe. However given Brian's arrest, investigators have since re-launched the investigation 7News reports.  The search continues for missing person Ana W…
MISSING: Cohasset Real Estate Manager Last Seen On New Year's Day MISSING: Cohasset Real Estate Manager Last Seen On New Year's Day
Missing: Cohasset Real Estate Manager Last Seen On New Year's Day A woman has been missing since the ball dropped on New Year's Day, according to officials.  Police are attempting to locate the woman, 39-year-old Ana Walshe, and are asking the public for assistance, the Cohasset Police Department announced. Walshe was last seen at her family's Cohasset home shortly after midnight.  Police expanded the hunt on Friday, Jan. 6, searching the area of Chief Justice Cushing Highway, according to Massachusetts State Police. In Cohasset search resumes for missing mom Ana Walshe in wooded area near her home. Last seen early New Years Day. @boston25 pic.twitt…
Are Bostonians Okay? Boston Ranked Among Loneliest Cities In America Are Bostonians Okay? Boston Ranked Among Loneliest Cities In America
Are Bostonians Okay? Boston Ranked Among Loneliest Cities In America Not everyone who lives alone is lonely, but a new study ranked over 170 American cities to find the cities that have the highest percentage of adults living alone – and Boston made the cut. With over 38% of its population living alone, Boston was ranked the 30th "loneliest" city in America, the Chamber of Commerce found. This figure is significantly higher than the nationwide average, which shows that 29% of all American households are one-person households.  Boston did prove to be less "lonely" than Washington, DC, St. Louis, MO, and Alexandria, VA, which ranked numbers one…
Nicole Expected To Become Hurricane, Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast Nicole Expected To Become Hurricane, Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast
Nicole Expected To Become Hurricane, Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to strengthen to hurricane status before bringing drenching rain and gusty winds to the Northeast. Packed with maximum sustained winds of around 70 miles per hour with higher gusts, the center of Nicole will move near or over the Bahamas by midday Wednesday, Nov. 9, and approach the east coast of Florida within the hurricane warning area Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said. For the latest projected timing and track for Nicole from AccuWeather.com, click on the first image above. Nicole's center is then expected to move across…
Mass AG Hits NY-Based Cleaning Company With $65,000 In Labor Law Violations Mass AG Hits NY-Based Cleaning Company With $65,000 In Labor Law Violations
Mass AG Hits Ny-based Cleaning Company With $65,000 In Labor Law Violations A New-York based cleaning company with Massachusetts ties is facing $65,000 in citations for labor law violations, Attorney General Maura Healy announced on Monday, Sept. 26. An investigation by the Fair Labor Division determined MP Star Professionals, which operates Cleaning Pros, and its owner Christian Perez violated several labor laws in the Bay State. These violations include failing to pay employees, not allowing employees to earn and use sick time, not paying employees overtime and failing to reimburse workers for cleaning supplies. MP Star also wrongly classified their employees …
Mass AG Files Brief In Texas Suit To Let Women Leave State For Abortion Mass AG Files Brief In Texas Suit To Let Women Leave State For Abortion
Mass AG Files Brief In Texas Suit To Let Women Leave State For Abortion Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined other Democrat state attorneys generals to file an amicus brief in a class action lawsuit that seeks to nullify portions of Texas' new abortion law.  The law is considered one of the strictest in the nation. It blocks women from seeking to end a pregnancy six weeks after conception.  Women don't often know they are pregnant at that point. The law also prevents women from leaving the state to receive an abortion.  The nonprofit Fund Texas Choice, which covers the cost of women who want to get reproductive health outside …
SpaceX Launch Baffles Skywatchers Up And Down East Coast SpaceX Launch Baffles Skywatchers Up And Down East Coast
SpaceX Launch Baffles Skywatchers Up And Down East Coast What some first thought was a meteor making its way up the East Coast turned out to be Elon Musk's SpaceX. The Falcon 9 rocket sent Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida just after 7:30 p.m., according to a news release. Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/xmjw89AMK6 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 24, 2022 Footage of the rocket was captured about 30 minutes later in Washington DC, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The @SpaceX Starlink launch was just amazingly bright from cen…
Boston Train Lover Leaves Viewers In Stitches With ‘Adventures’ On The MBTA Boston Train Lover Leaves Viewers In Stitches With ‘Adventures’ On The MBTA
Boston Train Lover Leaves Viewers In Stitches With ‘Adventures’ On The MBTA One man’s train is another man’s treasure – at least this is the case for one Boston-area influencer who has made a name for himself by recording his MBTA journeys.  Jed Paul’s love of trains stems from his childhood trips from Washington DC to Connecticut to visit his grandparents. Aside from being overly excited to take an Amtrak, Paul’s love transferred to public transportation systems across the country. “When I visited cities with my mom, I would make her ride the Metro with me just to random stops,” he said. “It's always been something I enjoyed but only now that I started making vid…
Recall Issued For Butter Brand Sold At Wegmans Due To Listeria Concerns Recall Issued For Butter Brand Sold At Wegmans Due To Listeria Concerns
Recall Issued For Butter Brand Sold At Wegmans Due To Listeria Concerns A company is recalling tubs of butter that were sold at Wegmans Food Markets because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Epicurean Butter LLC recalled its three-and-a-half-ounce tubs of "Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter" on Friday, Aug. 19, due to a recall from its frozen dill supplier, SupHerb Farms. The products were distributed at Wegmans Food Markets in the following locations: New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Virginia North Carolina Washington, DC The recalled products come in black plastic cups with a Wegmans label around and on the lid, …
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Historian David McCullough Dies In Massachusetts Pulitzer-Prize Winning Historian David McCullough Dies In Massachusetts
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Historian David McCullough Dies In Massachusetts Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, David McCullough, died at the age of 89, on Sunday, August 7, according to his family.  He was surrounded by his five children in Hingham, Massachusetts, at the time of his passing, his family says.  "The McCullough family is very appreciative of the support during this difficult time and the support of his many readers throughout the years." His wife Rosalee Ingram Barnes McCullough, 89, had passed less than two months prior on June 9, according to her obituary.  The two met when she went to visit a friend in Pittsburgh in 1951, they marri…
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Watertown 'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Watertown
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Watertown A Paramount food star is raising the bar by bringing his restaurant chain to the Bay State.  Jon Taffer, host of "Bar Rescue," is bringing Taffer's Tavern to the Boston area with a new location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown later this summer.  The spot will be Taffer's second franchise location, with a third opening in Washington DC around the same time. The original Taffer's Tavern is located in Alpharetta, Ga. “Boston is home to some of the first bars and taverns in the country and has a rich tradition of discerning taste," Taffer said in a statement according to Boston25. "We are lookin…
First US Monkeypox Cases In Children Confirmed: Here's New State-By-State Breakdown First US Monkeypox Cases In Children Confirmed: Here's New State-By-State Breakdown
First US Monkeypox Cases In Children Confirmed: Here's New State-By-State Breakdown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of monkeypox among children in the United States. Those two cases are part of a record outbreak of nearly 2,900 infections nationwide. The unrelated cases, in an infant and a toddler -- one in California and the other in Washington, DC -- are unrelated and likely the result of household transmission, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told The Washington Post on Friday, July 22. New York accounts for about 31 percent of the nation's 2,891 monkeypox cases with 900, followed by California (356). For a state-by-sta…
Massachusetts-Based Raytheon Moving Corporate Headquarters to Virginia Massachusetts-Based Raytheon Moving Corporate Headquarters to Virginia
Massachusetts-Based Raytheon Moving Corporate Headquarters to Virginia Defense contractor and aerospace giant Raytheon Technologies announced Tuesday, June 7, that the company would move its headquarters from Waltham, MA, to Arlington, VA.  The move will happen sometime in the third quarter of this year, but Raytheon didn't provide a specific date. The new offices will be in the Rosslyn neighborhood near its Intelligence & Space business, a news release said. "The location increases agility in supporting U.S. government and commercial aerospace customers and serves to reinforce partnerships that will progress innovative technologies to advance th…