Flash mob celebrates retiring principal at South Boston school – Boston Globe

Flash mob celebrates retiring principal at South Boston schoolBoston GlobeFaculty and about 820 students from Condon Elementary School in South Boston had crowded around the retiring principal during an annual Flag Day celebration Thursday. Garofalo thought the festivities would be limited to dancing, flag waving, and the … …read more Source: Boston News Feed From … Read more

90-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck by FedEx Delivery Truck – Boston.com

Boston.comThe driver of the FedEx truck was Charles Reyes Fernandez, 24, of Melrose. The driver has not been charged and is cooperating with police, The Boston Globe reported. Advertisement—Continue Reading Below. Al Capone’s Cadillac on Display in …Pedestrian rushed to hospital after Davis Square accidentBoston HeraldFedEx truck hits, kills elderly woman in SomervilleMy Fox Boston … Read more

Red Sox sign outfielder Andres Torres – Boston Globe

Boston GlobeBALTIMORE — The Red Sox added to their almost nonexistent outfield depth on Wednesday with the signing of 36-year-old free agent Andres Torres to a minor league contract. Torres has reported to Single A Lowell and could play some games for the …Sox sign veteran outfielder TorresESPN (blog)Outfielder Andres Torres signs minor league contract … Read more

Police: Text Message Led Rockland Husband To Kill Wife – CBS Local

CBS LocalROCKLAND (CBS) – A text message apparently set off a Rockland man, leading him to kill his wife, police said Thursday. Officers were called to Richard and Patricia Langley’s home on Moncrief Road Wednesday evening. They found Patricia, 52, lying on the …Rockland Man Arrested, Charged with Killing WifeBoston.comRockland police: ‘Hotstuff’ husband found dripping … Read more

Morrissey collapsed after Boston show, cancels tour – Boston Globe

Boston GlobeAccording to the Morrissey fan site True to You, Moz collapsed backstage after his show in Boston and was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital for fever. (We couldn’t confirm that with the hospital Wednesday.) “The respiratory infection Morrissey … and more …read more Source: Boston News Feed From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

Red Sox get only 4 hits in 6-0 loss to Orioles – Boston.com

Boston.comBALTIMORE (AP) — After watching his team score one run in 27 innings against AL East-rival Baltimore, Red Sox manager John Farrell had to wonder if there was anything else he could do to stir Boston’s stagnant offense. Advertisement—Continue Reading …Brandon Workman shines as Red Sox shut out OriolesBoston GlobeRed Sox bats drowned out again … Read more

Orioles Beat Slumping Red Sox 6-0 – Boston.com

Boston.comBALTIMORE (AP) — Wei-Yin Chen allowed four hits over seven innings, Chris Davis homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the struggling Boston Red Sox 6-0 Wednesday night at soggy Camden Yards. Nick Hundley had two hits and an RBI for the Orioles, …Brandon Workman shines as Red Sox shut out OriolesBoston GlobeFinding positives in another … Read more

Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Wants Trial Moved – NBCNews.com

NBCNews.comLawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bombing defendant, said Wednesday they will soon ask the judge in charge of the case to hold the trial somewhere other than Boston. “The defense has now completed sufficient preliminary research to …Marathon Bombing Suspect to Ask for Trial MoveBoston.comDzhokhar Tsarnaev to seek change of venueBoston GlobeLawyers for … Read more

Does Your Boston Gym Match Your Personality? – Boston.com

Does Your Boston Gym Match Your Personality?Boston.comBoston Sports Club, 505 Boylston St. Back Bay. This gym is perfect for the “9-5 er,” employee Evan Chuderski said. In addition to having a “calm atmosphere,” (there’s a spa, masseuse, and towel service!), he said it has a very close-knit community … …read more Source: Boston News Feed … Read more

State Police Report Plane Crash in Burlington – Boston.com

Boston.comA plane has crashed in Burlington, according to the Massachusetts State Police. There were two passengers onboard, according to Burlington Police. A preliminary investigation shows that there are no injuries as a result of the crash, State Police said …Small plane crashes north of Boston, no injuriesMy Fox BostonSingle-engine plane crash reported in BurlingtonBoston Globe … Read more

Residential tower to join offices on Boston’s skyline – Boston Globe

Residential tower to join offices on Boston’s skylineBoston GlobeOn a Boston skyline dominated by office towers, John Hancock and the Pru are about to get a new neighbor: A 60-story tower of ultra high-end condos that will be the city’s tallest residential building. The $700 million project — next to the Christian … …read more … Read more

Boston hedge firm Baupost cashes in on Idenix sale – Boston Globe

Boston GlobeFor a famously cautious investor, Boston hedge fund manager Seth Klarman made what seemed like a big bet on a single stock — Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc. Klarman’s firm, the Baupost Group, began buying shares of Idenix in the spring of 2011 and didn’t …Boston-based investors in Idenix net $1.2B with news of Merck acquisitionBoston … Read more

Boston: Theres an App for That – Politico

PoliticoBoston’s City Hall is a 500,000-square-foot concrete monstrosity. Built in 1968, the structure is a prominent example of Brutalist architecture, and it screams, “large, impersonal institution.” For decades, Bostonians have despised it. Now comes the … and more …read more Source: Boston News Feed From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” … Read more

To serve and rim protect – ESPN (blog)

To serve and rim protectESPN (blog)Rim protector has become the buzzword associated with the Boston Celtics’ glaring need to find someone who can replace what Kevin Garnett provided during six seasons navigating the team’s back line. After Boston endured a 57-loss season without an … …read more Source: Boston News Feed From Google News Zennie … Read more

US Olympic Committee to Meet in Boston Tuesday – Boston.com

Boston.comThe US Olympic Committee’s board of directors is scheduled to meet in Boston Tuesday further fueling rumors that the city is a favorable contender to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Boston Business Journal reports that Washington, San Diego, Los …Boston’s 2024 Olympic host dreams on line todayWCVB BostonViewpoint: Boston will still be a great … Read more

How Boston’s Trees Compare to the Most Beautiful Tree in the World – Boston.com

How Boston’s Trees Compare to the Most Beautiful Tree in the WorldBoston.comWhile we agree that the rainbow-colored bark on the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree is pretty spectacular (the Weather Channel has declared it the most beautiful tree in the world), we’ve got plenty of gorgeous trees here in Boston too. Fine, they aren’t … …read more … Read more

Walsh withdraws proposal to waive residency rule for top city officials – Boston Globe

Boston GlobeCity councilors welcomed the new proposal, but they must act quickly: Under current law, the two aides have until July 6 to establish residency in Boston. Walsh’s quick reversal offered a glimpse of the new mayor’s willingness to back away from an …Walsh backing off residency changesBoston HeraldBoston Mayor Marty Walsh scales back proposed … Read more

The Onion’s Boston: 11 Stories From America’s Finest News Source About … – Boston.com

The Onion’s Boston: 11 Stories From America’s Finest News Source About …Boston.comThe Onion has a history of asking Boston to shape up. The satirical news site’s latest salvo against the city was a light-hearted swipe at one ne of the city’s most august institutions: Shitty Museum Doesn’t Even Have a Mona Lisa. It’s more of … Read more

Poll: Coakley out in front, but GOP’s Baker closing gap – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldAttorney General Martha Coakley holds a waning but still commanding lead over her Democratic gubernatorial rivals and a shaky 7-point margin over her likely GOP opponent as the race heads into a critical week, a new Suffolk University-Boston Herald …Questions for the Candidates: E-cigarette regulationBoston Globe all 35 news articles …read more Source: Boston … Read more

So You Want to Host the Super Bowl, Boston? – Boston.com

Boston.comA Boston-based Super Bowl, discussed as a real possibility after New York/New Jersey hosted an outdoor cold-weather Super Bowl last year, who presumably come with the same league stipulations. From the Globe’s Ben Volin: It shouldn’t be too difficult …NFL’s Demands For Super Bowl Host City Revealed In ReportCBS Local all 67 news articles …read … Read more

Mass. Veterans Medical Facilities Fare Well in VA Audit – Boston.com

Mass. Veterans Medical Facilities Fare Well in VA AuditBoston.com… responses from the staff during the investigation, according to the audit. The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds and the VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus were cited in the audit as “Requiring Further Review.” … and more …read more Source: Boston News Feed … Read more