Celtics With the team running efficiently and the players meshing seamlessly, there are mostly good things to say at this point. Jayson Tatum & Co. have given Celtics fans plenty to cheer about so far. MATTHEW J. LEE/GLOBE STAFF A quick thought on each Celtic while noting that this team is making a habit of … [Read more…]
10 New England restaurants are among the best in America in 2023, according to OpenTable
Food Two of the restaurants are in Boston. A dish at Mooncusser Fish House in Boston. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe New England has some of the most in-demand restaurants in America this year, according to OpenTable users. The ultimate guide to Thanksgiving dining in Boston The online restaurant reservation service company released a … [Read more…]
Actress and Lexington native Rachel Dratch advances to ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ semifinals
Celebs She beat actor Macaulay Culkin in the Final Jeopardy round by just $1. This Nov. 14, 2011 file photo shows actress Rachel Dratch at the “24 Hour Play” after-party at B.B. King Blues Club in New York. AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file Although she may have been a “Debbie Downer” during her run on “Saturday … [Read more…]
Incoming City Councilor Enrique Pepén admits to violating campaign finance law
Politics Regulators found that Pepén promoted a campaign “kickoff” fundraising event on social media while still working as a public employee. Enrique Pepén celebrates his victory at Guira y Tambora in Roslindale. Barry Chin/Boston Globe Enrique Pepén, who was elected to the Boston City Council earlier this month, was found to have violated campaign finance … [Read more…]
Karen Read has been granted access to some phone records in her murder case. Here’s what that means.
Crime The state’s highest court has ruled that Read can access 24 hours of phone records from a witness who allegedly Googled, “ho[w] long to die in cold.” Karen Read, a Mansfield woman charged with murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, appeared in Norfolk County Superior Court for a pretrial hearing on May … [Read more…]
At their break, it’s safe to say that these Patriots are broken
Patriots The Patriots are an objectively bad team desperately in need of a talent infusion. Neither Mac Jones nor Bill Belichick has held up his part of the bargain this season. MATTHEW J. LEE/GLOBE STAFF This might be the first time since the 1992 season that Patriots fans have needed the bye week as much … [Read more…]
Brookline’s rent control measure passes. Next stop: Beacon Hill.
Local News The article would cap rent increases at 7% annually in Brookline. But because rent control is banned in Massachusetts, the proposal must now get state approval. Pedestrians navigate Coolidge Corner in Brookline, where Town Meeting members just passed a rent control measure. Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe An article that aims to bring rent … [Read more…]
Dorchester girl, 14, has been missing for a week
Local News Latisha Smith was last seen Friday, Nov. 10, around 5 p.m. near Bernard Street, according to Boston police. Latisha Smith, 14, of Dorchester is missing. Boston Police Department Boston police are requesting the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen in a week. Latisha Smith of Dorchester was last … [Read more…]
Red Sox reportedly prefer this free-agent starting pitcher
Red Sox “I think they just feel like he’s the guy that they are really targeting.” The Red Sox have been linked to free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery (middle, Rangers jersey and sunglasses). Sam Hodde/Getty The Red Sox appear to be looking to acquire a quality starting pitcher or two in the offseason, but they … [Read more…]
Charissa Thompson under fire for admitting she fabricated sideline reports
Media “I didn’t want to screw up the report, so I was like, ‘I’m just going to make this up.’” Charissa Thompson, before a game between the New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in New Orleans. Tyler Kaufman / AP By Des Bieler, Washington Post updated on November 17, 2023 | … [Read more…]