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Trendy Boston waterfront district could get new migrant shelter as Roxbury maxes out: reports

February 9, 2024

Trendy Boston waterfront district could get new migrant shelter as Roxbury maxes out: reports

A Boson office building in an upmarket waterfront neighborhood is being touted as a new migrant shelter more than a week after a community recreation center in the city was shut.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says migrant overflow site already nearly filled to capacity

February 7, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says migrant overflow site already nearly filled to capacity

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said that a Massachusetts recreation center that was recently converted into an overflow site for migrants family is nearly full capacity.

Boston has beef with diners: Steak tips are a popular pub-fare tradition in city famed for seafood

February 6, 2024

Boston has beef with diners: Steak tips are a popular pub-fare tradition in city famed for seafood

Steak tips are a popular regional pub-food speciality in and around Boston, Massachusetts. The chunks of beef are marinated, grilled and splashed with more flavor.

Boston anticipates big economic bump from 2026 World Cup

February 5, 2024

Boston anticipates big economic bump from 2026 World Cup

Boston officials rejoiced Monday as they reported FIFA's decision to host seven 2026 World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, touting a likely boost to the city's economy.

Man extradited from Sweden to face charges linked to Boston arson case targeting Jewish organizations

February 5, 2024

Man extradited from Sweden to face charges linked to Boston arson case targeting Jewish organizations

The brother of a suspect linked to arson cases targeting Jewish institutions in Boston in 2019 has been extradited from Sweden to face charges of obstructing the investigation.

Massachusetts police officer found guilty of assaulting man in custody with baton

February 2, 2024

Massachusetts police officer found guilty of assaulting man in custody with baton

A Fall River police officer has been convicted of assaulting a man in custody with a baton and failing to report the assault. Nicholas Hoar is set to be sentenced on April 24.

Community leader says Boston 'passing the buck' to minority areas as migrants relocated to rec center

February 2, 2024

Community leader says Boston 'passing the buck' to minority areas as migrants relocated to rec center

Domingos DaRosa, leader of the Boston Bengals youth athletic organization, sounded off on 'America Reports' over a key community center becoming a temporary migrant shelter.

Massachusetts Democrat shames Walgreens with racism for closing Boston location

February 1, 2024

Massachusetts Democrat shames Walgreens with racism for closing Boston location

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., accused pharmacy chain Walgreens of racial discrimination for closing a Boston-area store.

Boston doctor found not guilty of lewd acts near 14-year-old on plane

January 31, 2024

Boston doctor found not guilty of lewd acts near 14-year-old on plane

Dr. Sudipta Mohanty of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been cleared of charges claiming he masturbated in the immediate vicinity of a 14-year-old girl on a 2022 Hawaiian Airlines flight.

Massachusetts closes community center to public to shelter migrants, prompting backlash

January 31, 2024

Massachusetts closes community center to public to shelter migrants, prompting backlash

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s office said Wednesday it would be closing the state-owned Melnea Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury to convert it to a migrant shelter.