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Weymouth’s Columbian Square Just Got a Makeover: Here’s Who Made It Happen

A public square in Weymouth is getting a fresh seasonal look thanks to the work of the town’s Department of Public Works and a partnership with South Shore Health, Mayor Michael Molisse announced. “A huge thank you to our dedicated Department of Public Works employees for their outstanding work beautifying Columbian Sq
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Newton police searching for girl, 14, who disappeared from DCF custody

Police are requesting information on Daiyanaliz Diaz, of Chelsea, who left DCF custody at Newton Wellesley Hospital. The Newton Police Department is searching for a 14-year-old girl who had been in the custody of the Department of Children and Families custody. Police are requesting information on Daiyanaliz Diaz, of C
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Gove Gone, Osgood In: Mayor Wu Shakes Up Streets Cabinet Leadership

Mayor Wu is shaking up the leadership in her Streets Cabinet in the aftermath of last month’s homicide of Louisa Gag, who was killed by a truck driver while riding her bike in Mission Hill. Interim Chief of Streets Nick Gove, who had publicly struggled to manage the city’s...
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Skeletal Remains Found at South Boston Property Under Investigation

Boston police are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered at a South Boston property at 8 Glover Court Monday afternoon. According to the Boston Globe, officers responded to the multi-family home after a report of possible human remains. The bones have been taken by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
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John C. Reilly Crashes Charlestown Dive, Belts Out Reggae at Tavern at the End...

John C. Reilly turned a late-night stop at a Charlestown pub into an unexpected live-music cameo last Thursday, joining Bosstown Heavy onstage for a couple of songs. The “Step Brothers” star reportedly grabbed the mic for “54-46 (That’s My Number)” — because apparently a normal night at the bar was too boring.
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WATCH: Good Samaritan hits stop button for woman trapped on escalator where man died...

A woman became trapped on an escalator at Davis Square Station in Somerville, Massachusetts, Friday morning months after a deadly escalator incident at the same MBTA station. According to an MBTA spokesperson, a woman fell around 7 a.m. when her clothing got caught in the mechanism at the bottom of the escalator.
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Gas leak in Chelsea prompts evacuations, street closure

Summit Ave in Chelsea is closed to the public after a contractor hit the gas line. Firefighters are actively working to contain the leak.
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Disappointed, Gov. Healey continues to pursue WNBA team for Massachusetts

After a failed attempt to relocate the Connecticut Sun to Boston last year, Gov. Healey says she is "not giving up" on a WNBA franchise for Massachusetts.
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Safety in The Port has always been a concern for its residents

Ty Bellitti grew up in Newtown Court, a housing project in The Port, and has mostly fond memories of it. But he also understands why community residents got so angry at city officials for calling Cambridge a “safe city” at a meeting last month. “I personally had a...
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Boston parents express school bus service concerns

The district says it’s cracking down on Transdev over complaints of late and missing buses, but some families say it’s not enough.

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