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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Large tree falls, crushes cars in Boston
A large tree fell, ripped down wires, and crushed multiple cars in a Boston neighborhood on Monday morning. The toppled tree smashed down on cars that were parked along Sutherland Street in Brighton. Crews with Boston Parks and Recreation responded to the scene and were working to cut up the downed tree with chainsaws. A resident of the neighborhood said she was getting ready for the day when she heard a loud bang around 6:30 a.m. 'I wasn't sure what it was, but I heard a loud crash outside,' the resident said. 'You just never know. Make sure you have car insurance, I guess." The tree fell amid blustery conditions across the region. There were no reported injuries. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Boston Globe
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
City set to host first Duck Boat Pull competition at the Boston Common
The Participants must be 16 or older and The Boston Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Boston Duck Tours to establish the 'uniquely Boston' competition, Mayor Michelle Wu said in an announcement. Advertisement 'We're grateful to our amazing Parks and Recreation team and partners for constantly innovating in creating family-friendly, engaging activities for our residents,' she added. Teams are required to make a $1,000 donation – $100 per person – to compete. Proceeds will fund Boston's free youth sports and fitness programming, include leagues, tournaments, and fitness initiatives that encourage young people to get active. In 2024, the free sports programs served more than 20,000 young people in Boston, according to the city. 'Every pull directly supports vital youth sports programs that keep our kids healthy, active, and engaged in their communities,' said Liza Meyer, interim Boston Parks and Recreation commissioner. Alexis Beckett, a WCVB Channel 5 sports reporter and producer, will emcee the event. Advertisement Handout illustration of the Duck Boat Pull event provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Boston Parks and Recreation Sarah Mesdjian can be reached at
