4 h. ago Another Boston office building gets green light for housing conversion

The city has approved 19 office-to-apartment projects so far as officials push to bring more residents — and life — back downtown. The post Another Boston office building gets green light for housing conversion appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago South Shore officer takes to the sea in a kayak to rescue golden retriever from drowning

The dog sustained no injuries in the incident Sunday. The post South Shore officer takes to the sea in a kayak to rescue golden retriever from drowning appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 d. ago Officials investigating after deadly crane collapse in commercial area north of Boston

Authorities, including officials from OSHA, are investigating after a fatal crane collapse at a commercial site north of Boston in Everett, Massachusetts.

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5 d. ago Findings from official report on Fall River assisted living fire praises response, but flags major staffing concerns

“This incident stands as a testament to the strength of coordination and teamwork among the city’s public safety departments,” the report said. The post Findings from official report on Fall River assisted living fire praises response, but flags major staffing concerns appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Boston lags behind other major cities in return to office, new study finds

While office attendance has reached new post-pandemic highs nationwide, Boston’s recovery remains slow. The post Boston lags behind other major cities in return to office, new study finds appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago What’s Next for English Learners in the US Now That English is the Official Language?

What’s Next for English Learners in the US Now That English is the Official Language?  Boston University

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6 d. ago Boston officials say new police initiative curbing shoplifting, but more work needed

At a City Council hearing, business leaders and police said shoplifting remains a problem in key retail areas. The post Boston officials say new police initiative curbing shoplifting, but more work needed appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Head of the Charles won’t be affected by bacteria bloom, officials say

City health officials expanded a Charles River health advisory as cyanobacteria bloom intensifies — but Regatta rowers will be in the clear. The post Head of the Charles won’t be affected by bacteria bloom, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Malden woman charged with threatening to kill ICE officers, allegedly called them ‘Nazis’

Bethany Abigail Terill allegedly yelled “Charlie Kirk died, and we love it We’re coming for you, gonna kill you.”  The post Malden woman charged with threatening to kill ICE officers, allegedly called them ‘Nazis’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago North Andover officer shot by colleague must remain in jail, highest court rules

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was ordered to return to jail last month after saying that she could not safely use an alcohol testing device. The post North Andover officer shot by colleague must remain in jail, highest court rules appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Report: Red Sox lose another front office executive to Washington Nationals

Report: Red Sox lose another front office executive to Washington Nationals  Boston Herald

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2 w. ago ‘It becomes comical’: Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticizes officiating

"I'm like, 'Did they even watch the video?'" The post ‘It becomes comical’: Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticizes officiating appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago What happened with that OPI penalty on Stefon Diggs? Here’s the official explanation

"On that play, we ruled blocking downfield by number eight, early during the play." The post What happened with that OPI penalty on Stefon Diggs? Here’s the official explanation appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Haverhill police chief retires amid no confidence vote, criticism after officer’s death

“I have accepted his resignation. And while his departure ends a chapter, it is not the end of the story,” the mayor said. The post Haverhill police chief retires amid no confidence vote, criticism after officer’s death appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston police officer hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Mattapan

The officer was doing detail work in Mattapan when a vehicle ran over their foot, according to a police spokesperson. The post Boston police officer hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Haverhill police chief put on leave amid multiple tragedies and outrage from families of officers

Chief Robert Pistone's department faced scrutiny after a man died in an interaction with officers in July. The recent death of a Haverhill officer supercharged tensions. The post Haverhill police chief put on leave amid multiple tragedies and outrage from families of officers appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago ‘Still more work to do’: Organizers, city leaders decry alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan

The press conference was organized in response to an alleged homophobic hate crime that happened Sept. 13 in Mattapan. The post ‘Still more work to do’: Organizers, city leaders decry alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston police officer pulls gun on suspects during tense parking garage arrests caught on video

The five suspects, including two juveniles, were arrested last week for allegedly breaking into cars. The post Boston police officer pulls gun on suspects during tense parking garage arrests caught on video appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Jayson Tatum named as Duke’s first ‘Chief Basketball Officer’

"To have the chance to formalize my relationship with the program and broaden my ability to impact the players and culture means the world to me." The post Jayson Tatum named as Duke’s first ‘Chief Basketball Officer’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Skydiving instructor dies after being separated from student, officials say

The student, who had minor injuries, was rescued after being lodged in a tree in Nashville. The instructor was “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute,” police said. The post Skydiving instructor dies after being separated from student, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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