Sports News The event will be called the 2024 FM Global Championship and will be held at the club in Norton, Massachusetts, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Rose Zhang of the United States hits from the seventh tee during the second round of the LPGA Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Oct. 27, … [Read more…]
Media 100.7 WZLX announced Friday morning that Karlson, who had hosted the station’s morning show since 2005, passed away in his sleep overnight. 100.7 WZLX host Kevin Karlson died unexpectedly at the age of 60 overnight. WZLX Kevin Karlson, a longtime morning show host on Boston classic rock radio station 100.7 WZLX-FM, died in his … [Read more…]
Politics “I am determined to use my voice and my platform to advocate for policies that promote equity, justice, and opportunity, and to working collaboratively with everyone to build a stronger, more resilient city.” Henry Santana. Henry Santana, 28, is originally from the Dominican Republic, but grew up in Mission Hill. Santana formerly worked as … [Read more…]
Politics Two candidates are running for District 7: Incumbent Tania Fernandes Anderson and Althea Garrison. Althea Garrison (left) and Tania Fernandes Anderson (right) (left photo credit) FayFoto Boston We surveyed Althea Garrison on her priorities and some of the most pressing issues facing the Boston City Council this election season, based on input from our … [Read more…]
Flights The new flights begin in March and April. A JetBlue plane took off from Logan International Airport in March. David L. Ryan / Globe staff JetBlue is ramping up transatlantic service in 2024, with Boston playing a role in the airline’s expansion overseas. American Airlines adding flights to Hyannis, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard in … [Read more…]
Crime The assault happened Monday near the intersection of Tremont and Hammond streets, police said. Boston police detectives are asking the public to help them identify a suspect they believe was involved in an indecent assault in Roxbury on Monday. The assault took place near the intersection of Tremont and Hammond streets around 5:45 p.m., … [Read more…]
Business It is unclear what exactly the Fort Point property, which is home to the light-up, roadside “Gillette World Shaving Headquarters” sign, will look like in a few years. The “Gillette World Shaving Headquarters” sign in South Boston. Nathan Klima/The Boston Globe In what will be an era-ending change for South Boston, toiletries giant Procter … [Read more…]
Schools Upperclassmen allegedly pressured freshmen to binge drink at a team event, instructing them to vomit into bags tied around their necks. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe New court documents submitted by Boston College allege that members of the swimming and diving team told freshmen to binge drink, and that some freshmen vomited into bags they … [Read more…]
Red Sox “It doesn’t really get much better than Fenway.” Joe Jacques just finished up his rookie season with the Boston Red Sox. Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo Joe Jacques was sitting in a barber chair on a cold December day when he heard his phone ring. Pablo Sandoval, Rusney Castillo among ex-Red Sox drafted to new … [Read more…]