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'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns 'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns Millions are expected to protest in another nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and his administration, with deportations and a lack of due process as top concerns for attendees. The "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, April 19. The date was chosen in part because it's the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first military conflict of the American Revolution. A map from the grassroots organization 50501 shows hundreds of planned peaceful protests. The events range from major cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, to…
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward "Twilight" is back in a whole new way.  It's been over 15 years since the movie was first released, but the  soundtrack still trends on wedding playlists and its fanbase remains fiercely loyal. Now, this fall, fans can experience the "Twilight in Concert" tour which aims to captivate fans with a unique live-to-film experience. A 12-piece rock and orchestral ensemble will perform Carter Burwell’s original score live, synchronized with a screening of the 2008 film "Twilight," all under the glow of 1,000 candles. ​ Whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob, the tour offers an immersi…
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Easter traditions are taking a hit this year – especially in the Northeast – as rising prices push families to scale back holiday plans, according to a new survey. Nearly half of Americans plan to skip dyeing eggs in 2025 because of rising costs, WalletHub said in its annual Easter Survey released on Tuesday, April 15. The personal finance website surveyed 200 adults nationwide about their preparations for the important Christian holiday that falls on Sunday, April 20. WalletHub found that 47% of Americans are passing on dyed eggs in 2025. Nearly two in five said that President Donald Trump…
Boston’s Back: Celtics Power Into Playoffs With Championship Repeat Dreams Alive Boston’s Back: Celtics Power Into Playoffs With Championship Repeat Dreams Alive
Boston’s Back: Celtics Power Into Playoffs With Championship Repeat Dreams Alive The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the 2025 NBA Playoffs, clinching one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference.  For fans across Massachusetts and beyond, it’s another step toward an unprecedented 19th championship. This Celtics squad, led by all-star talent and tough team chemistry, has been one of the most consistent teams in the league all season.  They locked in the No. 2 seed with a 61-21 regular-season record and look like serious repeat contenders heading into the postseason.  Tickets for the Celtics' first playoff game scheduled for Sunda…
MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in the Northeast are getting some of the best care in the country for their children, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Children's Healthcare on Tuesday, April 8. The report compares all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 33 indicators of cost, access, and quality. Metrics range from the percentage of children in excellent health to the number of pediatricians per capita. "The quality of children's health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live," said WalletHub ana…
JetBlue Adding Second Nonstop Service At PHL, Restoring Route After Three-Year Gap JetBlue Adding Second Nonstop Service At PHL, Restoring Route After Three-Year Gap
JetBlue Adding Second Nonstop Service At PHL, Restoring Route After Three-Year Gap JetBlue is restoring nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale — nearly three years after stopping service to the South Florida hub. JetBlue Airways will resume service between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the airline announced on Thursday, April 10. The move gives JetBlue its only other nonstop route from Philadelphia besides Boston. The twice-daily service to FLL will begin on Thursday, July 3. "As JetBlue continues to build the best East Coast leisure network, we are offering customers …
Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu
Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu A Tex-Mex fast food chain popular in the Midwest and Great Plains is making a sharp move east with expansion plans in New England. Taco John's is in the process of opening 22 restaurants across Massachusetts and Connecticut, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, April 9. Three locations have already opened in the Bay State, with the newest one at 77 Summer Street in Boston's Downtown Crossing section. The chain began its New England expansion in 2023 with the opening of restaurants in Lawrence and Leominster. Before 2023, the nearest Taco John's to Massachusetts was in Ohio.…
Meet Tom Brady At American Dream: CardVault Opening Set For Friday Meet Tom Brady At American Dream: CardVault Opening Set For Friday
Meet Tom Brady At American Dream: CardVault Opening Set For Friday Tom Brady is coming to New Jersey this week—and he’s bringing his sports memorabilia empire with him. The seven-time Super Bowl champion will appear at American Dream on Friday, April 11, for the grand opening celebration of CardVault by Tom Brady, the premier sports card and memorabilia retailer​ This will be the brand’s first store outside the Boston area, and the first fully-branded flagship since Brady officially joined as an owner, according to the event’s organizers. The opening event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a special on-stage conversation featuring Brady and CardVault c…
Paul Simon Returns To The Stage With 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour Paul Simon Returns To The Stage With 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour
Paul Simon Returns To The Stage With 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour Paul Simon, the iconic singer-songwriter and one-time New Canaan, CT-resident, renowned for his work both as a solo artist and as part of Simon & Garfunkel, is making a triumphant return to live performances with his "A Quiet Celebration" tour.  At 83 years old, Simon is set to enchant audiences with a blend of timeless classics and selections from his latest album, "Seven Psalms," released in May 2023 and nominated for a Grammy in the Best Folk Album category. ​ The tour features a series of intimate concerts across North America, with notable stops including:​ Wolf Trap, Vienna…
Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field
Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field Netflix aims for a home run with its latest sports documentary, "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox."  The eight-part docuseries offers an unprecedented look into the Boston Red Sox's 2024 season, providing fans with intimate access to players, coaches, and executives as they navigate the highs and lows of life in the MLB. ​ "The Clubhouse" not only offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team's dynamics but also delves into personal stories that transcend the sport, making it a compelling watch for both baseball enthusiasts and those interested in narratives of personal triumph.​ …
Boston Transforming Into Pink Pony Club For Chappell Roan Tribute Show Boston Transforming Into Pink Pony Club For Chappell Roan Tribute Show
Boston Transforming Into Pink Pony Club For Chappell Roan Tribute Show For this upcoming show in Boston, you better be "Hot to Go." Club Cafe, located at 209 Columbus Ave.. is hosting "The Pink Pony Club," a live celebration of Chappell Roan, for two shows, on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. The show promises to be a "feminomenom" with a live band playing the (expletive) beat and performers, many from Boston, singing the pop singer's catalogue, accompanied by drag queens. The first night's theme is "My Kink is Karnival," while the second night's theme is "Slumber Party Kisses." The show is the brainchild of Ashley Wettlin, who runs Just a G…
5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report 5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report
5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report A new report alleges that multiple women on a single floor in a Massachusetts hospital have developed tumors.  Eleven women who have worked on the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity unit have been diagnosed with brain tumors, NBC News reported. Five who currently work there have produced them, the report continued.  The hospital said an outside investigation found no issues on the fifth floor of the Newton hospital. The Massachusetts Nurses Association said it is looking into the matter.  “The investigation found no environmental risks which could be …
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation A Connecticut-based financial services company has been named the No. 2 best place to work in the United States, according to a new Fortune survey. Synchrony, a Stamford-based finance and insurance company, earned the honor in Fortune’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Fortune has compiled the list for 30 years by surveying employees and asking them to rate their workplace across 60 metrics — including the quality of leadership, pay and benefits, coworker relationships, workplace flexibility, employee appreciation, and opportunities for advancement, the outlet said. “I’…
'Dogma', Directed By Red Bank's Kevin Smith Gets Re-Release 'Dogma', Directed By Red Bank's Kevin Smith Gets Re-Release
'Dogma', Directed By Red Bank's Kevin Smith Gets Re-Release “Dogma,” Kevin Smith’s controversial 90s hit that became a rare artifact is coming back to theatres. The movie will be re-released in theatres in June, preceded by a roadshow tour, featuring Q-n-As with Smith. “Dogma,” the fourth film in Smith’s View Askew series is about two fallen angels cast out by God who plot a return to heaven while two prophets try to stop them. The movie stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Rock, Alan Rickman and Linda Fiorentino. The movie is not available on streaming and DVD copies often sell for hundreds of dollars. But now fans can once enjoy it again on the b…
Jennifer Coolidge Returns To Emerson College For Commencement; Will Receive Honorary Doctorate Jennifer Coolidge Returns To Emerson College For Commencement; Will Receive Honorary Doctorate
Jennifer Coolidge Returns To Emerson College For Commencement; Will Receive Honorary Doctorate Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress Jennifer Coolidge will return to her alma mater, Emerson College, to deliver this year's commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate. The Boston native will give the keynote speech at the university’s graduation ceremony on May 11, Emerson College announced. Coolidge will also be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of her contributions to the arts. “Emerson College is deeply honored to welcome the incredibly talented and always funny Jennifer Coolidge back to her alma mater as our commencement keynote speaker,” Emer…
Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub In Ipswich: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub In Ipswich: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge
Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub In Ipswich: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge A superstar singer known for a song reminiscing about a photograph now wants you to grab an old cellphone and come to his pop-up pub on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Ed Sheeran will open up the limited-time bar called "The Old Phone Pub", the singer-songwriter confirmed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The pub will be in Ipswich, which shares a name with Sheeran's hometown in England. The pub will only stand for two days – Friday, Mar. 28, and Saturday, Mar. 29 – and is inspired by Sheeran's new song "Old Phone" from his latest album "Play". It's his fi…
PA College Dropping Sports To D-III After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought PA College Dropping Sports To D-III After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought
PA College Dropping Sports To D-iii After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought Just two weeks after the men's basketball team punched its first March Madness ticket in almost 35 years, Saint Francis University is making a historic move by dropping down to Division III. Saint Francis University will leave the NCAA's Division I and the Northeast Conference, the school announced on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The Red Flash will reclassify to Division III and compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The shocking decision came one week after the Loretto, Pennsylvania, school played in its first NCAA men's tournament since 1991. The Red Flash lost to Alabama State 70-68 in the…
Asbury Park Transforming Into Pink Pony Club For Chappell Roan Tribute Show Asbury Park Transforming Into Pink Pony Club For Chappell Roan Tribute Show
Asbury Park Transforming Into Pink Pony Club For Chappell Roan Tribute Show For this upcoming show in Asbury Park, you better be Hot to Go. House of Independents, located at 572 Cookman Ave. is hosting "The Pink Pony Club," a live celebration of Chappell Roan, on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. The show promises to be a "feminomenom" with a live band playing the (expletive) beat and performers, many from Asbury Park, singing the pop singer's catalogue,  accompanied by drag queens. The show is the brainchild of Ashley Wettlin, who runs Just a Girl Productions, and Anthony D'Amato, who runs the Asbury Park Theatre Company. Wettlin has produced several Chappell Roan t…
Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (UPDATE) Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (UPDATE)
Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (Update) Flights resumed at Heathrow Airport in London after a massive fire at a nearby substation shut down power to two terminals. Heathrow announced the restart of flights in a Facebook update on Friday, Mar. 21. The airport was closed after the fire knocked out power, forcing more than 1,350 flights worldwide to be canceled or rerouted. The airport urged travelers not to head to Heathrow unless advised by their airline. "Our teams have worked tirelessly since the incident to ensure a speedy recovery," Heathrow posted. "We're now safely able to restart flights, prioritising repatriation and…
Weymouth Man Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Quincy Road Weymouth Man Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Quincy Road
Weymouth Man Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Quincy Road A Weymouth man has died after being struck by a car in Quincy, officials said. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Monday when the 58-year-old man was hit by the car while crossing Southern Artery near Broad Street, Quincy police said. Paramedics rushed him to a Boston hospital, where he died of his injuries on Tuesday morning.  Police have not released the man's name pending notification of his next of kin. The driver, an 82-year-old Quincy man, remained at the scene and was not injured, police said. No charges have been filed as of Tuesday afternoon. Quincy police and the…
8-Alarm Fire Erupts At Roxbury Trash Transfer Station (DEVELOPING) 8-Alarm Fire Erupts At Roxbury Trash Transfer Station (DEVELOPING)
8-Alarm Fire Erupts At Roxbury Trash Transfer Station (Developing) Firefighters from across Boston were at the scene of an 8-alarm fire Sunday morning,  The Boston FD said all firefighters had been ordered from the building along Gerard Street in Roxbury. Nearly 150 firefighters were at the scene. The blaze had struck 8 alarms as of 10:40 a.m. At approximately 8:30 heavy smoke from a large trash transfer station at 65 Gerard st. Roxbury . This is now at 5 alarms. pic.twitter.com/VdwBqAaBy3 — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 16, 2025 All Firefighters have been ordered to out of the building, a 6th alarm has been ordered. Firefighters ar…
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
4-Year-Old Killed In North Adams Duplex Fire; 2 Others Seriously Injured: DA 4-Year-Old Killed In North Adams Duplex Fire; 2 Others Seriously Injured: DA
4-Year-Old Killed In North Adams Duplex Fire; 2 Others Seriously Injured: DA A fire tore through a duplex in Berkshire County overnight, killing a 4-year-old child and injuring four others — two seriously, authorities said. Firefighters were called to 188-190 West Shaft Road just before midnight on Tuesday, March 11, to find the duplex fully engulfed in flames. Crews battled the blaze for about 90 minutes before getting it under control. One side of the duplex was home to a single resident, who escaped with minor injuries. The other side housed a family of five, four of whom escaped before first responders arrived. Tragically, a 4-year-old child was found inside aft…
Peter Wolf, Former Lead Singer of J. Geils Band, Signing Books In Ridgewood: Find Out When Peter Wolf, Former Lead Singer of J. Geils Band, Signing Books In Ridgewood: Find Out When
Peter Wolf, Former Lead Singer of J. Geils Band, Signing Books In Ridgewood: Find Out When Peter Wolf was married to Faye Dunaway and recorded the hit song “Centerfold.” Now he’s ready to tell his story. The former lead singer of the J. Geils Band is signing copies of his new memoir “Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. Wolf’s book features stories about encountering a young Bob Dylan in Greenwich Village and sharing an apartment with David Lynch in Boston, according to a synopsis. Once he joins the J. Geils Band and his songs top the charts, Wolf’s talks about his encounters with the Roll…
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Albany Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'With God' Albany Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'With God'
Albany Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'With God' A New York teen died a week after going into cardiac arrest during a volleyball tournament. The Albany-area athlete, a member of the Capital Region Sliders Volleyball Club, was playing in the Boston Volleyball Festival when he collapsed inside the Boston Convention Center on Friday night, Feb. 21, as Daily Voice reported. In an update Friday, Feb. 28, family friend Odette Fung announced that the boy had died. “On behalf of the family, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I inform you that their son is with God,” Fung wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. “With or without knowing you, the family …
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study Layoffs are sweeping across the country at a pace not seen in years, hitting government workers, retail employees, and tech professionals the hardest, according to a new study. US employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest total since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, according to a report released by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, Mar. 6. Last month's cuts were 245 percent higher than January and more than double the job losses from February 2024. February marked a dramatic spike in job losses, as businesses and federal age…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash $1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash A $1 million lottery winner said he already knows how he'll spend his winnings after collecting his check earlier this week.  Robert Hadayia, of Norfolk, won the seven-figure prize playing the "$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks," game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Northampton Woman Wins $2 Million Lottery Prize Hadayia chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full prize money over 20 years.  He told lottery officials he plans to buy two new cars with the money.  Hadayia bought the ticket at Snacks Express…
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
Brightwaters Girl, 17, Second Teen Have Been Missing For Days Brightwaters Girl, 17, Second Teen Have Been Missing For Days
Brightwaters Girl, 17, Second Teen Have Been Missing For Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a pair of missing teenagers from Long Island. Angelina Smith, 17, of Brightwaters, was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 27, while Muhammad Sabir, 16, of Deer Park hasn’t been seen since Friday, Feb. 28. Both teens’ disappearance were spotlighted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Smith is believed to be in the Deer Park area, and may be with a male companion, authorities said. Sabir may have traveled to Boston. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, purple sweatpants, and white sneakers. Anyone with information is ask…