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Cambridge, MA
Neighbors
'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney
Two Massachusetts college students who previously appeared on Jeopardy! in 2019 will return to the show this week as part of a new twist on the series' College Championship. Shriya Yarlagadda, a sophomore at Harvard University, and Teagan O'Sullivan, who is from Watertown, will face off Thursday, Feb. 23. They previously appeared on the series as part of the Teen Tournament. Jeopardy! producers asked 27 former teen contestants to compete in the High School Reunion Tournament. “Now, those bright young minds are older, wiser, and ready to return to the stage for …
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Jennifer Coolidge Named Harvard’s 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year
Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge has earned a bevy of awards over her acting career, including her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in "The White Lotus," but now she can also say that she is the 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year. The award is bestowed by Harvard organization "The Hasty Pudding Theatricals," which describes itself as "the oldest theatrical organization in the United States," on their website. The annual award recognizes performers who make lasting or notable contributions to the world of entertainment. It has previously been given to Meryl Stre…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
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 …
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
New Asian Vegan Restaurant Bringing 'Most Authentic Ramen' To Cambridge
The owners of a popular Asian vegan restaurant in Woburn will be opening a new spot in Cambridge, the eatery said on social media. Bayberry Cafe announced that their second location, Ramen O'Bowl, will bring "the most authentic ramen" to the heart of Cambridge, according to the restaurant's website. "Our secret recipe: Broth made fresh daily right in front of you for at least 24 hours," the website reads. "Join us to experience the shocking flavors and spice of authentic ramen." Hi everyone! Our second location at 1668 Massachusetts ave Cambridge will be opening soon ! The restaurant…
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Drunk Harvard Man Facing Charges After Crashing Car Into Stow Home: Police
A Harvard man is facing charges after he drunkenly crashed his car into the corner of a Stow residence, authorities said. Police and fire responded to the crash at 6 Hastings Road around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese and Fire Chief John P. Benoit report. Upon arrival, crews found a 2010 red Chevrolet Suburban SUV that crashed through a corner apartment of the building, authorities said. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 51-year-old William Shook, was already out of the car. Stow Police and Fire responded to the crash into a building a…
Dorchester, MA
Schools
Historic First: Harvard Appoints First Person Of Color As President
Harvard University's new president shattered a glass ceiling when she became the first person of color to be selected for the role. Harvard announced on Thursday, Dec. 15, that Claudine Gay, the dean of the faculty of arts and science since 2018, will serve as the university's 30th president. She replaces Lawrence S. Bacow in the position after a six-month search conducted by the university's Board of Overseers. Gay joined Harvard's faculty in 2006 as a professor of government and was appointed as a professor of African and African American Studies in 2007, according to Harvard's websi…
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Lynn Ex-Postman Who Admitted Stealing iPads, Cash From Mail Avoids Jailtime: Feds
A 32-year-old former post office employee who admitted to stealing mail must pay restitution to his victims, but he won't serve jail time, federal authorities said. Juan Murillo, who admitted to taking two iPads bound for a Harvard University dorm and cash from an envelope he was delivering, was sentenced to a year of probation and $2,400 restitution, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Murillo pleaded guilty in April and could have faced as much as five years in prison and a fine ranging up to $25,000. Murillo isn't the only area postal employee accused of stealing m…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Man Who Delivered Kilo of Cocaine, Fentanyl To Harvard University Lab Gets 10 Years: Feds
A 38-year-old former FedEx employee who pleaded guilty to delivering fentanyl and cocaine to Harvard will spend the next 10 years in prison, federal authorities said. Dorian Rojas of Boston was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl, more than 100 grams of heroin, and more than 500 grams of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of heroin, the DEA said in a news release. Federal investigators said in June 2019 that they found a box that Rojas had delivered to a biology lab at the prestigi…
Dorchester, MA
Schools
Survey: Massachusetts College Takes First Place In 2023 Nationwide Rankings
It's back to school for college students and with the start of the school year comes so many questions from what to wear on the first day to navigating your course curriculum. But have you ever wondered where your school ranks in comparison to colleges and universities across the country? For students at one Boston-area university, they can relax knowing their school reigns supreme, according to a survey from Niche. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) took the number one spot on Niche's 2023 Best Colleges in America. The list gives each school a letter gra…
Worcester, MA
Politics
State AG Announces Run For Governor
Massachusetts’ top law enforcement official is set to make a run at the state’s top office. Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey, age 50, announced on Thursday, Jan. 20 that she will be launching a campaign to run for the governor of Massachusetts, replacing outgoing Republican Gov. Charlie Baker. “We need a governor who sees everyone, who can bring people together, and who can harness our tremendous potential as a state,” Healey stated. "That’s the kind of campaign we're going to run, and it’s the kind of governor I will be." The two-term AG, who was elected as the first openly gay …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Pennsylvania Physician Competes On 'The Bachelor'
Among nearly two dozen women revealed as contestants on the next season of "The Bachelor" is one from Pennsylvania. Kira Mengistu, 32, of Philadelphia, will be competing for love on the next season of "The Bachelor," Cosmopolitan Magazine reports. This season's lead is 28-year-old Clayton Echard, a medical sales representative, and former NFL player from Missouri who appeared on Michelle Young's season of "The Bachelorette." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bachelor (@bachelorabc) Mengistu works as a physician at Penn Medici…
Worcester, MA
News
Former Harvard Department Chair Found Guilty Of Hiding Ties To China
A former Harvard University department chair has been found guilty of charges in connection with lying to federal authorities about his ties to China and failing to report income he received from a university in China. Charles Lieber, age 62, was found guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 21, of: Two counts of making false statements to federal authorities, Two counts of making and subscribing a false income tax return, Two counts of failing to file reports of foreign bank and financial accounts with the Internal Revenue Service. Lieber is the former chair of Harvard's Chemistry and Che…
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