Greater Boston pizza restaurant permanently closes after 30 years
A longtime pizza and pita restaurant in a suburb just west of Boston has permanently shut down. Kostas Pizza & Seafood in Needham was closed as of May 30, the restaurant said in a post in the Needham Restaurants Facebook group. A Bluesky post indicated the establishment was closing Friday,...
Famous NYC-based pizza brand opens first Boston location
One of New York City’s most reputable pizza brands has continued its expansion into the Boston area. Joe’s Pizza welcomed its newest location at 1363 Boylston St. in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood on Sunday, May 31, according to an Instagram post from the business. The opening marks the first Boston proper location for t
Mass. corrections officer dies after medical emergency at prison post
BOSTON — A longtime Bay State correction officer died after suffering a medical emergency at his post on Sunday, according to officials who announced the sudden line-of-duty death. Correction Officer John Edwards was a 28-year veteran of the Department of Correction, and he was assigned to North Central Correctional...
Troopers in 2 wrong-way crashes ‘were very close,’ says late officer’s fiancée
The wrong-way crash involving a Massachusetts State Police cruiser on Route 1 this weekend left the fiancée of late Trooper Kevin Trainor sickened — not only was he killed in a nearly identical situation miles down the highway a few weeks beforehand, but Trainor and the other trooper were friends.
Funeral services held for Boston firefighter Robert ‘BK’ Kilduff Jr.
Thousands are expected to gather to say goodbye to fallen Boston firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr.
Two Massachusetts colleges seek approval for 3-year, reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees
Suffolk University and Merrimack College have proposed reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees, according to public filings. Suffolk in Boston is proposing a 94-credit pilot bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Innovation. Meanwhile, Merrimack in North Andover is proposing 96-credit bachelor’s degrees in psycho
A (new) bell tolls for community at Malden Declaration Day
The sounds of liberty rang out in Bell Rock Park on May 27, echoing a tradition rooted deep in Malden’s history. One of the country’s oldest continuously used public spaces, Bell Rock Park was once home to a bell that marked both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of community life. It called residents to worship,
14 Charming Massachusetts Brunch Counters That Give Weekend Mornings Something To Look Forward To
There is a specific kind of magic found only at a worn-in Massachusetts brunch counter on a slow Sunday morning. You’ll find yourself squeezed onto a vinyl stool between friendly neighbors and the comforting hiss of a hot griddle. From thick-cut brioche French toast to savory, locally-sourced hash, the...
‘They didn’t teach us this in seminary’: How Mass. clergy are handling the ICE...
Good Monday morning, everyone. There were some things that the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond was trained for when she studied for her Master of Divinity at Boston University’s School of Theology. Caring for the sick? Check. Ministering to the poor? Check. Feeding the hungry? Check and check. Dealing with a...
For $579k, an unfinished 1800s carriage house condo
The interior contains little more than four walls, studs, rough flooring, ceiling joists, and rudimentary plumbing and wiring. In Boston, an 1,800-square-foot house for $579,000 is a rare bargain, especially an attractive, free-standing house in a nice neighborhood. The structure at 8 Pine Street in the Mount Neponset
