National News It’s “often named the most haunted city in America,” according to Viator. People walk across Bourbon Street on Sept. 4, 2021, in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Associated Press The historic city of Salem, world-renowned for its monthlong celebration of Halloween and the birthplace of the Salem Witch Trials, is not … [Read more…]
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…]
Local News Immigrants who are in Boston legally but have not yet gained citizenship should be able to have a say in municipal elections, some councilors said. Boston City Hall. Keith Bedford/Boston Globe The Boston City Council is weighing a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections, even if … [Read more…]
Bruins The Bruins last played in Quebec City during the 2017 preseason against the Canadiens. The Bruins played the Habs in Quebec City back in 2017. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP The Boston Bruins are heading up to Patrice Bergeron’s old digs for a preseason matchup next fall. The Bruins announced on Tuesday afternoon … [Read more…]
Local News The city could not meet the application deadline for a state-run program that would have allowed it to enact a ban, and Wu was told Boston would likely not be accepted into the program anyways. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu heads to a press conference in August to announce a ban on fossil fuels … [Read more…]
Local News “We just wanted to give back to the city with all they have gone through.” From left to right, Lewiston’s Abdishakur Nur, Obed Antonio, Payson Goyette and Caden Boone celebrate Saturday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Oakland, Maine. The boy’s team in the Maine city that was the site of a mass shooting more … [Read more…]
Local News Parking benefit districts, which ensure money from meters goes directly toward local projects, have been implemented elsewhere in Massachusetts. Parking meters in downtown Boston. Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe The Boston City Council is weighing the creation of parking benefit districts, which would invest the revenue from parking meters into the improvement of the area … [Read more…]
Politics Henry Santana, John FitzGerald, Enrique Pepén, and Ben Weber all declared victory Tuesday night. Enrique Pepén celebrated his victory Tuesday night at Guira y Tambora in Roslindale. He will represent District 5 as a City Council member. Barry Chin/Boston Globe A number of new faces were added to the Boston City Council Tuesday, even … [Read more…]
World News Food, medicine, fuel and water are running low, and U.N.-run schools-turned-shelters are beyond capacity, with many sleeping on the streets outside. Fire and smoke rises from buildings following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. AP Photo/Abed Khaled By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press November 6, 2023 | 7:57 … [Read more…]
Celtics The Celtics will first wear these uniforms against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 10, which is the team’s first in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum will be wearing these jerseys frequently. Jesse Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up. The Boston Celtics officially have a new … [Read more…]